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#UKRomChat - The Story So Far...
Hello and welcome to the PHS Magazine #UKRomChat Column. Here at #UKRomChat we’re used to welcoming folk, but up till now it’s been to our w
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#FreshStart - Sheryl Lister
Sheryl Lister talks about how her mindset is less focused on setting goals, but rather on resolving how to get them done.
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Where Is The Love?
Where is the love for romance novels outside of its loyal readers? Jill Kemerer talks about the misconceptions which have abounded for centu
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Our Romantic Heritage: The Guardian/Ward Trope
Author Jill Kemerer talks about how the classic guardian/ward trope has dated, and how it affected her as a young reader of romance.
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Is It Okay to Ask?
We ask authors to share awkward questions they've been asked over the years. You won't want to miss this.
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Could Categorizing Romance Be Viewed As Segregation?
We ask authors what words they use to tag their stories, if it is still the most effective form of marketing and whether there’s a risk cate