Changing Genres

I am considering changing my fantasy romance novel to a YA novel. It wouldn't require many changes at this point because my heroine is young anyway, I'll just have to make her 17 instead of 22. I only have one real sex scene which could easily become a "behind closed doors" scene. Actually, making the heroine younger might make everything a bit more interesting. Her decisions would be more difficult and so would the hero's. I already have most of the second book in that story written - it would focus on a bunch of young adults, too. I think I've just talked myself into it.

I'm also considering offering some sample chapters to some friends to read if they want. I had considered putting them on my blog, but I'm still paranoid that some other writer would come and steal my idea, which is high concept. These characters have been in my head for years, just waiting for my writing ability to get to the point where I can do their stories justice. I think I'm there.