The Romance Room
Romance is serious business.
Welcome to The Romance Room. We saved you a seat. Together, we'll explore not just the craft of writing great love stories, but also the culture and world context that shape them.
Join me every other week for craft insights, writing encouragement, and big-picture conversations about what romance says about love, power, gender, and connection in our lives.
Whether you’re a romance writer, a voracious reader, or just curious about the genre everyone loves to debate, you’ll find a mix of practical advice and cultural commentary to keep you thinking long after the episode ends.
Are you ready to romance?
The Romance Room
Not every love story is a romance.
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When non-romance readers hear a romance requires a "happy ever after", the overwhelming response is, "nuh-uh!" Then the examples come in...making it clear they don't know the difference between a love story and a romance.
Today on The Romance Room, we'll talk about why not all love stories are romances, why the happily ever after or (happy for now) is integral to the romance genre and...
Well, there's the misogyny element too. Women can't have anything fun, right?
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