Alice and Allison are thrilled to have friend of the pod, author, narrator, and founder of Audiobrary, Julia Whelan, back to talk about romance! They discuss the difference between romance in real life, romance in novels, and romance in the movies. Julia gives listeners a breathtakingly brilliant rundown of the historical context of romance novels, and explains how current events shape love stories. They discuss the craft of writing romance novels, and the way e-books and audiobooks have changed the way readers consume romance. Plus, Julia shares some romance recommendations for readers new to the genre.

Let us know what you think about romance! Do you read romance novels? Tell us  about your relationship with romance novels, and let us know your favorite romance titles or sub-genres. Or, if you’ve held the the perception of romance novels as “trash,” where do you think that belief came from? Why do you think joy and pleasure might be considered less valuable than darker themes? Email us at [email protected] to share your thoughts!

Wishing you a Happy Valentine’s Day!

xo Alice & Allie

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