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Novel IdeaTwo writers followed their passion for romance . . . and ended up with a love story of their own.

ByGisela M. Pedroza•

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What:Personalized romancenovels
Who:J.S. Fletcher and KathyNewbern of YourNovel.com
Where:Raleigh, NorthCarolina
When:Started in 1992

Who knew regular people could star as protagonists in romancenovels? Upon hearing a friend's passing comment about the idea,writers J.S. Fletcher, 52, and Kathy Newbern, 46, decided it wouldmake a great business. After purchasing a computer and a printer,the two launched YourNovel.com and immediately set out to writetheir first customized romance novel.

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