Tag Archives: a bit ranty

Romance is Part of Rape Culture

We in Romancelandia make a lot of the idea our genre is somehow singular, special. ‘By women, for women’ (which has rightly been pointed out as excluding the men, non-binary… Read more »

Romance Has a Problem with Abortion

Abortion – the act of it and even the discussion of it – has traditionally been frowned upon in romance. There’s no denying it. I grew up reading romances with… Read more »

For the Love of Libraries

I’ve always bought books. From a young age I would save up pocket money/birthday money and spend it on books. Some new, many from my frequented 2nd hand bookstore. I… Read more »

I Am Angry

I am angry. That’s an understatement. I’m filled with a burning, swelling rage that I’m having trouble controlling. I am controlling it—just. And I’m angry that I’m controlling it. That… Read more »

Here’s some news: Harlequin romance novel heroines have been owning their sexuality since the 80s—perhaps before, but my first-hand knowledge doesn’t go back further so I can’t confirm. I know… Read more »

Let’s Talk About How We Need To Talk To People Now

I’ve had a couple altercations in the last two months caused by some shit that was being said and my visceral dislike of the overall vibe of the dialogue. Just… Read more »

Why Hollywood Needs Some Romance Writers

*Sigh* Took myself off with much anticipation to see the latest offering by Reese Witherspoon, called Home Again, about a 40yo single mother learning to live and love again and… Read more »

Hashtag #IHateTobyFromThisIsUs

This is Us, a pretty good show with relatable characters dealing with intense, but believable, family dramas. I loved the first episode. Enjoyed the second. The third… meh. It’s good… Read more »

Women Can Do Anything… Just Kidding! Psyche!

When I was a little girl, my mother told me I could be whatever I wanted. I didn’t believe her. It wasn’t what I saw reflected in society, in the… Read more »