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Joanna Russ links

Here are links to some essays by by Joanna Russ (1937 – 2011). Towards an Aesthetic of Science Fiction: “Science fiction, like medieval painting, addresses itself to the mind, not the eye. We are not presented with a representation of … Continue reading

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“Romance Novels” Linkgasm

I’ve got a new post up at Heroes and Heartbreakers: Just a Gigolo…Romance Hero? # Out of curiosity, I recently did a search on the phrase “romance novels.” This was prompted by a conversation I had with Magdalen of Promantica, … Continue reading

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Just a Gigolo…Hero?

Today at Heroes and Heartbreakers, Just a Gigolo…Hero?, in which I discuss some of the ways in which romance heroes have been, umm, on the game. Kate’s Father: I’m sad because, my darling, our poverty has reached such extremes that … Continue reading

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Linkgasm: A Friday Erotic Miscellany

I’m a guest at the Novelists, Inc. blog today, chatting about resting. At Heroes and Heartbreakers, you can read my analysis of Balogh’s Tangled as an erotic romance. and my top 5 virgin (romance) heroes. On to the links I … Continue reading

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Digital Publishing Linkgasm

There have been some substantial articles recently that go deeper into issues of digital publishing and how it’s affecting and possibly might affect the print publishing market. Romance author Stephanie Laurens wrote a 7-part, very thoughtful commentary on recent changes … Continue reading

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Centenary of International Women’s Day

Today you can check out my post on “a romance for the ages, Kermit and Miss Piggy” over at Heroes and Heartbreakers. 2011 is the centenary of International Women’s Day! Joyce Stevens’ history of IWD in words and images. A … Continue reading

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World War One Linkgasm

New links! African-Americans in the Great War at Edwardian Promenade. Last U.S. WWI veteran dies at 110. Old Links! This rest of this linkgasm is primarily for my own convenience, to replace a bookmarking site that’s closing down, but I … Continue reading

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Women Rule The 2010 Nebula Awards!

Five! Out! Of! Six! (Yes, the cover illustrating this post is meant to be ironic!) In the past, the Nebula Awards have been dominated by male authors. However, this year the number of nominations written by woman are astonishing, and … Continue reading

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Linkgasm: Cool Writing Stuff

It’s been a while since I’ve posted links, and they’re starting to pile up! I have interesting friends. Some of these links came to me through them. WriteWords Phrase Frequency Counter. Enter a number of words in the phrase (2 … Continue reading

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Thousands of Stories Are Waiting For You…

…in The Agony Column of the Times, 1800-1870, collected by Alice Clay, at the Internet Archive. If you were lacking in story ideas, you lack no more! Tuesday, November 10, 1850: E.R.C.—CONSENTS. Saturday, January 4, 1851: P.P.P. is implored, for … Continue reading

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