Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast

Thank you for joining me for a “from the vault” episode! This is episode 147, originally aired June 26, 2015, so almost 11 years ago.

Drs. Jen Lois and Joanna Gregson did a multi-year study on the community of romance authors and I have never stopped thinking about it. In this conversation, we’re talking about that study, what they learned about romance as a community, especially about gender dynamics.

You can find their published work based on this study in the following articles – these link to the abstract because I don’t have a membership to this academic database.

Aspirational Emotion Work: Calling, Emotional Capital, and Becoming a “Real” Writer
Sneers and Leers: Romance Writers and Gendered Sexual Stigma
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Amanda and I are traveling back to June 1997 to discuss:
Touring inside author’s homes and whether we think it’s kinda intrusive and uncomfortable
Neverending reader hate for “the F word”
The fans used to blow back cover models’ hair
And speaking of, what’s on the Cover Model Pageant contestant’s heads?

And more!

We DO have a video episode for this one with images – you can find it on your YouTube channel. And you can find the visual aids for this one below.

We have so many links! Are you ready!
Mental Floss: The origin of “Live, Laugh, Love”
Janelle James and Connor Storrie on the red carpet (Reddit link with video)
Links from Steve Ammidown about Genesis Press:
1980-2000 Black Publishers – Black Romance Publishers: Representation vs. Exploitation by Sophie Kebret (Unsuitable/Duke University)
Authors Cite Problems with Genesis Press by Calvin Reid | Sep 15, 2006, Publishers Weekly (Archive link)
One Perfect Rose hardcover – eBay
The Instagram account of Aureltattoo, who dances in front of a fan

Visual Aids are at SBTB!
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Kate Quinn’s new book, The Astral Library, is out this week and I was so excited to not only get an advanced copy but an opportunity to interview Kate Quinn.

We talk about the inspiration for this very magical book, and about books that are sanctuaries. We also talk about library advocacy, book banning, and the deadly threat of bureaucracy.

My favorite thing that Kate says: “When you love a book, it also loves you.”

You can find Kate Quinn at her website, KateQuinnAuthor.com. She’s on Instagram @KateQuinn5975.

We also mentioned:
Patricia C. Wrede’s Fantasy Worldbuilding Checklist
Sylvie’s Book Dresses on Instagram @sylviefaconcreatricefrance
The Tumblr post about hope that became a poem and a parody of Dr. Seuss.

Music: purple-planet.com

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Amanda and I are back, deep diving into romance and pop culture history with issue 1997 of Romantic Times Magazine. The cover reads Love, Lust, Laugh, and we’ve got some vintage books to talk about. Then we talk about what books we’re most looking forward to right now, and what we’re currently reading.

In two weeks we will be back with the ads & features, and you know a magazine from the 90s has the most excellent collection of cover art.

And if you like video episodes, this episode is available in video format for everyone on Sunday at our You Tube channel.

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Major Trigger Warning in this episode: At 20:24 we have a brief conversation about an author featured in the magazine who was the victim of a family annihilation. Immediately following, the book I discuss contains mentions of child loss, infertility, and infidelity. Skip ahead 2 and a half minutes.

We also mentioned:
Amanda’s TBR Takedown board game: “Gamify Your TBR”
Greenland sharks!
Solved HaBO: “She Served as Head of Her Father’s Army”
Romance History with Steve Ammidown: “Lest We Forget” (trigger warning: family annihilation)

If you or someone you know is in danger from domestic or intimate partner violence, The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1.800.799.7233, or you can text START to 88788.

Music: purple-planet.com
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My guest this week is Julia Quinn and we are talking about, of course, JQ Editions, a new subscription service creating special limited editions of historical romances. I’ve been writing about this since it was announced, and so I got to ask all my questions – and some of yours.

Along the way we talk about the historical romance genre, administrative mayhem, and the practicalities of creating special editions of beloved books. Plus you get to hear my reaction when Julia shares some of the 2027 titles.

Thank you to Verity, Sue, and Alanna for the questions!

You can find Julia Quinn on her website, JuliaQuinn.com, and on Instagram @JuliaQuinnAuthor, and on Facebook at AuthorJuliaQuinn.

You can find out more about JQ Editions at JQEditions.com.

We also mentioned:
Germ and Worm - a travel health podcast
Every Library
Jeni's Ice Cream: Bridgerton Collection!
Julia Quinn on The Today Show
Episode with former romance author and CDC specialist Dr. Jennifer McQuiston
122. Ponies, Ebola, and Historical Romance: An Interview with Jennifer McQuiston
171. Once More with Ebola and Romance: An Interview Jennifer McQuiston
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