Thinking (Open to subverting other genres, too!)

How does one subvert a historical (read: Regency) novel without making it unreadable to fans of the genre? What are the annoying tropes in 90s-00s romances that can be toyed with, without infringing on a reader's enjoyment?

In falling into notes on Lovell project from last year, I found my (regrettably, only half) notes on the 12 point script current romances have, and how misunderstandings drive the conflict in the majority of the novels. And on the continual woobiefication of modern heroes and the prevalence in fiction of Rakes vs Virgins. The location of the Ton and Marriage Mart, obligatory breathless dance (and another of impassioned anger), hint of fashion, and only brief remarks to the Clubs .

But what really makes me enjoy the Regency setting is the fashion and the politics. I would love to see a regency romance where the two characters are COMPLETELY on opposite political views, and have to come together and figure out how to interact with someone so the reverse of how you think, and come to love a person and just accept their stupidity in politics.

Plus, loving detail of the gowns. Because Project Runway:Regency would probably be my favorite show EVER.

Purple Lost My Train of Thought

And as soon as I start typing, Alt X Radio switches over to the craziest song ever-- "Detachable Penis."

I totally forgot what I was going to update LJ with, the song burns that much.

Also? My LJ has become very... purple.