An online romance lecture and Q&A series for the romance reader, writer and academic, and the perfect entry point in the genre for the romance-curious.

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Discover how food can play an integral part in a contemporary romance; how erotic romances use kink as liberation; and how paranormal romance can degender agency.

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In thirteen sessions that cover everything from dystopian and science fiction romance to old school romance, learn more about the subtleties of the genre, and how the promise of a Happy Ever After allows writers to take risks.

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Lectures​

 

Moments of Realism: Contemporary Romance

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The Impiortance of Food: Contemporary Romance

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The Past Doesn't Have to be Euro-Centric: Historical Romance​

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Love OUtside the Ballroom: Historical Romance

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Degendering Agency: Paranormal Romance​

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Imagining Possibilities: Fantasy Romance

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Found Family Ties: Science Fiction and Dystopian Romance

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Blending Genres: Romantic Suspense

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Kink as Liberation: Erotic Romance

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Consent in the Dark: Dark and Morality Chain Romance

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Coming of Age and Falling in Love: YA Romance

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Meeting Genre Expectations: Category Romance

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Punishing Kisses: Old School Romance​​​​​​​​​​​

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