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What to Do If You Think You’ve Been Plagiarised

Yep, it's true - I was so shocked I didn't know what to do next.

Sunday Sale Digest!

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This piece of literary mayhem is exclusive to Smart Bitches After Dark, but fret not. If you’d like to join, we’d love to have you! Have a look at our membership options, and come join the fun! If you want to have a little extra fun, be a little more yourself, and be part of keeping the site open for everyone in the future, we can’t wait to see you in our new subscription-based section … Continue reading Sunday Sale Digest!

Letters from Lady Whiskerdown Vol 4

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This piece of literary mayhem is exclusive to Smart Bitches After Dark, but fret not. If you’d like to join, we’d love to have you! Have a look at our membership options, and come join the fun! If you want to have a little extra fun, be a little more yourself, and be part of keeping the site open for everyone in the future, we can’t wait to see you in our new subscription-based section … Continue reading Letters from Lady Whiskerdown Vol 4

Whatcha Reading? March 2025, Part Two

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Hey, all! It’s our last Whatcha Reading for March. Here’s how we’re closing out the month: Lara: I’ve just started the latest Emily Wilde book. I’m only a couple pages in but my hopes are high! Sarah: I am reading The King’s Messenger by Susanna Kearsley. It’s set in 1613 so it’s perfect for my wanting to read books set “not here, not now.” It’s set during a politically and culturally volatile time, which also … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? March 2025, Part Two

Podcast

659. RT Rewind: May 2015 Ads & Features

Remember digital first novellas? Websites for an entire fictional town? When Indie publishing was talked about with the same language as MLMs? We’re going back to peruse at the May 2015 Romantic Times Magazine Ads and Features. It was a time! Don’t miss the visual aids. You’ll need your cogs AND your corsets! 

Romantic Times Rewind: May 2015 Ads & Features

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In this week’s podcast episode, we’re looking at the glorious  ads and features for the May 2015 issue of RT Magazine. Thank you to Claire A. for this issue, and for some of the backstory! You can also find all the RTRW content at our category page for Romantic Times Rewind.  If you want to listen and follow along with this entry, we have more detail in the audio, but you can click play and listen … Continue reading Romantic Times Rewind: May 2015 Ads & Features

The Rec League: Vacation Reading

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It appears that several of our SBTB Podcast Patreon Discord are planning for a vacay. In preparation, we’d like to compile some great vacation reading suggestions for the occasion. Sarah: On one memorable vacation, this book gave me an absurd good time: The Very Virile Viking by Sandra Hill Carrie: If you haven’t read The Windflower by Laura London on the beach then you haven’t lived. Lara: During my last holiday, my best friend introduced … Continue reading The Rec League: Vacation Reading

Links: Historical Romance, Readathons, & More

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Hello, everyone! How are we this afternoon? Anxious? Same, me too! It’s just been a lot, lately. I’m relishing in whatever goods news I can. My good news: I get to celebrate three years with my wonderful partner this weekend and I have the opportunity to do some interesting writing work in a couple weeks. I also have some really great cheese in my fridge; it has a rind washed in balsamic. Yum! What’s your good … Continue reading Links: Historical Romance, Readathons, & More

Books On Sale

Small Town Romance, Witches, & More

Books on Sale: Act Like It by Lucy Parker & More

RECOMMENDED: Act Like It by Lucy Parker is $1.99! If you haven’t read this yet, it was one of Sarah’s favorite reads in the past couple years. She says, “I mean, I could squee at you some MORE beyond my review but I think you’ve heard me already. I loved this book. You should read it. It’s delightful.” This one is part of today’s pages of romance deals.

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