Real Men Knit is a contemporary romance set in Harlem. Mama Joy was the owner of Strong Knits, one of the few older Black-owned small businesses in Harlem. She was also the foster mother to Jesse, Noah, Lucas, and Damian, and mentor and mother-figure to Kerry, all of whom are now adults. When Mama Joy dies, Jesse and Kerry decide to try to keep the store open as a tribute to Mama Joy and because … Continue reading Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson
Let’s talk pretty covers, shall we? Jacket art inspired by the works of Jeff Maning Elyse: First of all, the purple + gold = A+ Secondly, I need a shark tooth headband to wear to every meeting ever “Excuse me did you just mansplain me? Please see my shark tooth headband and reflect on your choices today.” Amanda: I picture her clearing her throat and just pointing to the shark teeth. Sarah: This is such … Continue reading Cover Awe: Mermaids, Flowers, & More
It’s time for our second Whatcha Reading of the month, which also means March is nearly over! Sarah: I just started Burning Hope by Wendy Roberts, a mystery about a psychic woman who lives in a camper van and oh heck, there’s a murder. Shana: I’ve been on a SFF kick lately. I finished Paladin’s Grace by T. Kingfisher which managed to feel very cozy despite the severed heads. I know I’m late to the … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? March 2022, Part Two
I’ve done some posts about romance gatherings in various locations, but clearly, that was in the Before Times. During the Quarantimes, we do all the things virtually! (Except for the deeply fraught search through every closet and old travel kit for a single barrette or hair tie. That was not virtual. It was futile, however. I haven’t had long hair in more than a decade.) I’ve got a whole bunch of events to tell you … Continue reading Virtual Romance Events, Ahoy!
We’re wrapping up March with our second Whatcha Reading post and I have a feeling people have either read ALL THE THINGS or are in the midst of slump, like myself. If you missed it, I’ll be doing Books on Sale posts every single day for the duration of the pandemic, to keep everyone well-stocked on ebooks. Please keep take care of yourselves! We’re all in this together. Carrie: I just started The Earl Takes … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? March 2020 Edition, Part Two
Updated as of 1.15.20 4:00pm EST – jump to latest: More information has come to light about the audit of RWA’s actions, which is being run by Carol Ritter. New post: Where Does RWA Go From Here? One of the reasons I believed in RWA was because I saw how hard my friend, Courtney Milan, worked to push the organization’s inclusiveness. Today, the day before Christmas Eve, RWA notified her they’d agreed with ethics … Continue reading WTAF, RWA: Courtney Milan Banned, Suspended From RWA
Today, I’m a guest on an episode of Pop Culture Happy Hour, which is among the best of the NPR podcasts. My inner 13 year old barely kept herself together, I was so excited. But I figured since perhaps some PCHH listeners are romance fans, or curious about romance, or curious about what we do around here, I’d introduce the site a bit. So: Hi! I’m Sarah, and welcome to the Hot Pink Palace of Bitchery, … Continue reading Greetings, PCHH Folks!
This Rec League was sent in to us by Persephone: I’m looking for books with characters who are adopted. The adoptions might be no big deal or they might be of some importance but the main plot is not about the adoption or the fact that the character was adopted. Amanda: Bolded for emphasis. And Sarah came through with ALL of the recs! Sarah: My brain short circuited with this one because my first thought … Continue reading The Rec League: Adopted Main Characters
Gather ’round for ye olde links. Most of today’s things would go in the “informative” category of the internet. How useful the information is? Well, honestly that’s up to you. A couple of these you could tuck away for an obscure game-winning question in pub trivia. … If you love crafting, Frolic has some book recommendations that combine the hobby with romance characters! Surprised Real Men Knit isn’t on there! … I loved this mini … Continue reading Links: The More You Know
