Long time readers might remember my affection for Hallmark holiday movies, and my love of pointing out their problematic tropes, even as I revel in their coziness.
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Tag: Jessica Lyn Van Slooten
Fantastic Journeys
Hello, readers, and welcome to another year of heart-warming, thought-provoking happy endings! This month, I have two recommendations for LGBTQ […]
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Overcoming Ghosting, Going Viral, and Catfishing: Alisha Rai’s Modern Romance Trilogy
Alisha Rai’s “Modern Romance” trilogy provides an in-depth look at how recent technological developments have shaped the quintessential quest for […]
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Melt This Frozen Heart: Whiteout and Written in the Stars
In the deepest freeze of a dismal year, I turned to Adriana Anders’ novel Whiteout (2020), the first in her […]
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Seeking Love and Justice for All: The Genre Fiction of Alyssa Cole
Alyssa Cole is the most agile writer I’ve read, and I will follow her into genres I typically steer away […]
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Cozy Tales for Hard Times: Holiday Romance Novels
It’s beginning to look a lot like holiday romance novels and film season! I know the films, in particular, are […]
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Lights, Camera, Romance: You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria
Amidst the ongoing struggle of the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve found comfort in Romancelandia—the community of authors, fans, and anyone else […]
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Canonball Episode 20: Bet Me and More from the World of Romancelandia (w/ Jessica Van Slooten)
Dr. Jessica Lyn Van Slooten talks with Ryan and Chuck about the 2005 book, Bet Me, by Jennifer Cruise.
Read moreCuriosity by CAHSS LIVE
Join us for five super-short talks and performances from CAHSS faculty.
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Riding the Waves of Genre Wars: Beach Read by Emily Henry
If you’re anything like me, you want to hang on to those last moments of summer—the sparkle of sun on […]
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