For many new romance writers, the path to publication often begins with a category romance, and for good reason, too. With their smaller page counts and a tighter focus on the core relationship, these books are perennial reader favorites. Many bestselling authors — Jennifer Crusie, Janet Evanovich, and even the reigning queen of romance herself, Nora Roberts — began their successful careers by writing category romances. Do you have what it takes to join their ranks?