There’s been a veritible cornucopia of articles about romance that raise a stunning amount of eyebrows, induce side eye, and create a wave of eyerolling. But look, eyerolling does not burn enough calories. We can do better. And though the writers of these articles don’t seem to be working too hard to reach accuracy, or anything in the same metro area as accuracy, that doesn’t mean we get to take it easy. We can take … Continue reading Romance Novel Reader Workout XVI→
Howdy! Are you sad that Bitchster isn't a real thing? I sort of am, yes. I wish I had the programming skillz to make it happen! This is our tenth year of April Foolery, and it gets more fun every year. Here's a look back at the horrible splash pages we've inflicted upon you, going back in time, and also increasing in offensiveness the farther back you go. Ah, time and maturity. I have more … Continue reading Happy April Fools, 2014!→
Ready for this week’s heaving, throbbing workout? Grab your purplest of purple prose, because it’s time for Romance Novel Reader Workout #15! Purple prose is most often found in older historical romances with fuchsia and teal on the covers, and possibly a foil hologram at the top. Or some mullets – those, too. Like the previous workouts, can do all these exercises with a mat and your own bodyweight. No additional weights are needed unless … Continue reading Romance Novel Reader Workout XV→
The best thing to do with purple prose, aside from laughing and rolling one's eyes, is to employ it for a crushing workout. A quivering workout, even. Possibly a throbbing workout! Time for Romance Novel Reader Workout #14! Like the previous workouts, can do all these exercises with a mat and your own bodyweight. No handweights are needed unless you want to use some. For this one, you'll need to grab a romance with as … Continue reading Romance Novel Reader Workout XIV→
Hey! It's Valentine's Day! That means the chocolate is on sale tomorrow (woo!), there's lot of people wearing red today (which, woo, because I like red), and there's glancing coverage of romance. I said this earlier in the collection of links on Wednesday, and had it made into graphic form just for fun: Happy Valentine's Day to us! AND ON THAT NOTE. It's time for Conversation Hearts of Awesome II: The Desolation of Smaug! Theresa Romain … Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day: Conversation Hearts of Awesome II and Other Fun Stuff→
If you made a fitness resolution for 2014, we here at the Hot Pink Palace are here for you. Remember last year's romance reader workouts? We are BACK. With MORE WORKOUTS. You ready? Because it's time to get booky and sweaty! Like the previous workouts, can do all these exercises with a mat and your own body. No handweights are needed unless you want to use some. Grab your latest romance and prepare to work! … Continue reading Romance Novel Reader Workout XIII→
Avon contacted me and asked if I'd like to host a giveaway to celebrate the release of Elizabeth Boyle's new book, If Wishes Were Earls, and to celebrate Ms. Boyle's birthday, which is today! Happy birthday, ma'am!. I like birthdays (CAKE) and I like celebrations (CAKE) and I like giveaways (NO CAKE — SORRY. SHIPPING CAKE WOULD BE GROSS) so I agreed. Ready for some fun? Have a look-see at the cover below: Help complete … Continue reading Giveaway: If Wishes Were Earls…One Might Win an iPad!→
Time for another romance reader workout! You ready? Because it’s weres weres everywheres! If you like shapeshifter heroes, it’s time to get your workout in. If you were worrying about the post-RWA weight gain, there are now 12 complete workouts to try, so have fun! Like the last few workouts, can do all these exercises with a mat and your own body. No handweights are needed unless you want to use some. Grab your latest … Continue reading Romance Novel Reader Workout XII→
A few weeks ago, I was drinking a martini and playing on Amazon within arm's reach of Twitter, and the idea of having a mustache-themed party at RWA was born. Why mustaches? Well, why not? Really, mustaches or not, I'd love to throw a party after the RWA Literacy Signing ( 5:30-7:30 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis — you are going, right?!) so the readers who come on down to all the Peachtree Streets in Atlanta … Continue reading Smart Bitches Reader Party 2013: Mustache Mayhem!→
In 2003, Mattel released Jude Deveraux, The Raider – Barbie® and Ken® Doll Giftset. I don’t know why the earth didn’t move and alert me to this amazing opportunity, but it is only ten years later that I have been able to see this amazing majesty for myself. You guys, I seriously think this doll set answers SO MANY QUESTIONS that I’ve had about classic romance novel poses. Let’s examine each element close up, shall we? … Continue reading Barbie, The Raider, The Washboard, and Me→
RWA is arriving soon, and with it, a great deal of attention to shoes. Alas, I have learned of The Most Awesome Shoes in the Universe, and there is only one pair. Please meet Rudi, a graduate student studying romance novels, who sent me an email with the subject line, “I made something cool and I wanted to share.” I've spent the past couple of weeks working on a visual art piece that celebrates my … Continue reading The Most Awesome Shoes in the Universe→
