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International Women's Day
In a genre still dominated by women, Carolyn Hector Hall, Rachel Brimble and Farah Mendleson talk about how and why we should strive for inc
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Just Bodice Ripping Porn?
How people describe the romance genre is frequently out of touch. Ali Williams, Aja and Virginia Heath talk about how they reply to these Fa
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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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Ghosts of Christmas Past
Ever wondered how all the little Christmas traditions we love got started? PHS Columnist, Virginia Heath, tells us all about the history of
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Classic Love Stories. Are They Still Part Of The Romance Genre?
If a classic love story is now considered "literature", does that mean it's not part of the romance genre any more? Avril Tre
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Love Doesn't Always Conquer All
We take a look at romance novels which have inspired and influenced writers . This month, Rachel Dove is looking at Gone With the Wind.