This After Dark post is open to everyone so folks can see what ridiculous tasks I am assigning myself. Any reviews and book shrieking will be part of the upcoming year in After Dark. … I am traveling to Denton, Texas, for the Art and Jazz Fest. Are there romance-specific quests I might undertake in Denton? Oh, hell yeah. First, Denton is the home of The Plot Twist, a romance bookshop and bar. Will I be visiting? … Continue reading A Quest: What Classic Romances Should I Find? →
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 What’s the Most Bonkers Old Skool Plot You’ve Ever Read? →
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 Reflecting on “Guilty Pleasures” →
Next week I’m going to be recording a very fun podcast episode with royal commentator and art historian Amanda Matta. You might know her as @matta_of_fact from TT, or IG, or her podcast “Off with their Headlines,” or her OTHER podcast “Art of History.” Inspired by her “Art of History” podcast, I wanted to talk with Amanda about what the old school covers communicate from an art history perspective. For example: The Beloved One, a favorite … Continue reading What’s Your Favorite Off the Wall Old Skool Cover? →
First things first! This exhibit is open next weekend only, February 16, 17, and 18, from 12-5pm at the AOY Art Center at Yardley, PA. So if you want to go, next weekend is it. For more information, visit AOYARTS.org. I drove up to see the Ennis exhibit Covering Romance, as it is majorly relevant to my interests but also a really interesting juxtaposition of art, specifically oil painting, popular culture, and romance history. Since I’ve … Continue reading Covering Romance: Romance Novel Cover Art by John Ennis →
