For an older but still-relevant (and quick) read about the cultural disdain for romance novels (and novelists), check out the following link. I'm lucky. I have an M.A. in English and American literature and a Ph.D. and non-romance writing credits to my name(s), so no one gives me shit to my face. But ... this! … Continue reading Article: “Romance, Gender, and the Measure of a ‘Real Book'” (Joyce Lamb)
Day: August 23, 2017
And the Winner Is …
Romance. Which is to say, that's where I'm going to focus my writing efforts for the foreseeable future. Realistically, I can plan only one semester at a time, as my schedule changes from term to term, but I'm thinking by the end of May 2018 I want to have finished a second romance novel. The … Continue reading And the Winner Is …
Writing Schedule
This morning marks the start of the Fall 2017 semester at my university (yes, I know it's still only August), and this means that it's time for me to come up with a writing schedule for the term. I'm someone who lives and dies by lists and timelines; without them, I simply fritter away minutes, … Continue reading Writing Schedule
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