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In an era where we are bombarded from all sides by frequently ill-thought-out social commentary, the humble book continues to wield a remarkable power that transcends time and technology. This…Continue readingThe Power of Books: Unlocking Imaginations and Transforming Lives

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Turning Up the Heat: The Evolution of Passion in Romance Novels

January 25, 2024February 8, 2025Jane Rohde

Romance novels are a staple in literature. They offer escapism, fantasy, and a deep exploration of human emotions and relationships. However, the depiction of passion and intimacy in these novels…Continue readingTurning Up the Heat: The Evolution of Passion in Romance Novels

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The Many Shades of Heat

January 17, 2024February 8, 2025Jane Rohde

In the expansive world of romance novels, the intensity and explicitness of romantic and sexual content vary widely, offering readers a spectrum of experiences. This range, often referred to as…Continue readingThe Many Shades of Heat

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WHY I WRITE ROMANCE By Shelley Sommers

January 13, 2024February 4, 2025Jane Rohde

Early on a weekend morning when I was seven, I would slip downstairs and curl up in a window seat with two books, Black Beauty and Arabian Nights. The books,…Continue readingWHY I WRITE ROMANCE By Shelley Sommers

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Heroic Characters in Romeo and Juliet (Hint: It’s not Romeo)

December 28, 2023February 8, 2025Jane Rohde

Romeo, although he is the protagonist in Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, is not heroic. You can read why here. That being said, it’s worth looking at other contenders for…Continue readingHeroic Characters in Romeo and Juliet (Hint: It’s not Romeo)

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Romeo Was Not a Hero

December 21, 2023February 4, 2025Jane Rohde

Aristotle analyzed a bunch of Greek dramas and wrote about their structure. Based on that study, he strictly defined the characteristics of a tragic hero. Why is that important? Because…Continue readingRomeo Was Not a Hero

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Do You Reread Your Books?

December 7, 2023February 17, 2025Jane Rohde

I reread books a lot. I do it because I love them–the story, the writing, and the ending. They are old friends. They are fun to read. They are absorbing.…Continue readingDo You Reread Your Books?

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Interviews With Authors: Denise Bartlett A Brilliant Idea For Internet Publishing

November 7, 2023February 4, 2025Jane Rohde

Denise and I have been friends of forty years. We met in Austin shortly after my husband and I moved into a neighborhood of small acreages, where backyard horses were…Continue readingInterviews With Authors: Denise Bartlett A Brilliant Idea For Internet Publishing

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Why Does Romance Get A Bad Rap?

November 2, 2023February 17, 2025Jane Rohde

Social media certainly thinks so. There’s no denying that romance novels get a bad rap. One only has to look at the questions on Quora (along with comments on other…Continue readingWhy Does Romance Get A Bad Rap?

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I Love Happy Endings

October 12, 2023February 17, 2025Jane Rohde

Why do we (readers and writers) need to justify happy endings? I want to finish a book with a sigh and a smile, encouraged about the goodness of life. Recent…Continue readingI Love Happy Endings