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 »
Tag Archives: romance heroines
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 »
Not This Shit Again (Still)
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 »
Recently, an Epiphany
Recently, I had an epiphany. I’m not normal. Okay you can stop laughing now. Yes, I’ve known I’m not one hundred percent normal for a while. This is not even… Read more »