Jodi McAlister
@jodimca.bsky.social
Romance author, romance scholar. Senior Lecturer in Writing, Literature & Culture at Deakin (Naarm/Melbourne). My newest rom-com, An Academic Affair, is out now.
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Okay USA, I know you have plenty of other things going on at the moment, but my new book An Academic Affair will be released in your country in only a few weeks (11 November!!), and if you wanted to pre-order it, I would simply love that.
www.simonandschuster.com/books/An-Aca...
www.simonandschuster.com/books/An-Aca...
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Australian/NZ academia has deep and entrenched problems, but throughout my career I have learnt the most bonkers things about US academia and this “job interviews in hotel rooms” stuff is right up there
Every interview I’ve ever had has been in a meeting room or office like normal goddamn people
Every interview I’ve ever had has been in a meeting room or office like normal goddamn people
If you are not in academia, you might not know this, but job interviews used to be held at conferences IN HOTEL ROOMS. Women candidates in a hotel room alone with often all-male committees. People sitting on beds! The horror stories I've heard.
I thing I sometimes thing about is that university departments were still doing job interviews in hotel rooms in the mid aughts
November 17, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Australian/NZ academia has deep and entrenched problems, but throughout my career I have learnt the most bonkers things about US academia and this “job interviews in hotel rooms” stuff is right up there
Every interview I’ve ever had has been in a meeting room or office like normal goddamn people
Every interview I’ve ever had has been in a meeting room or office like normal goddamn people
I have an assignment where I ask my students to identify a potential real trad publisher for their work. No matter how clear I am on which direction the money should flow, some invariably identify pay-to-players. Sounds like I'm also going to have to add a scam awareness component to that class...
Lost in the plot: how would-be authors were fooled by AI staff and virtual offices in suspected global publishing scam
Book publishing websites in Australia, the UK and New Zealand appear to be using fake testimonials and AI staff pages to lure aspiring writers into handing over their money
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I have an assignment where I ask my students to identify a potential real trad publisher for their work. No matter how clear I am on which direction the money should flow, some invariably identify pay-to-players. Sounds like I'm also going to have to add a scam awareness component to that class...
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I've got an essay in People!! It's about the sexiness of listening, tying together some of my academic work on audio erotica with my new rom-com An Academic Affair.*
*out tomorrow in North America!! people.com/audio-erotic...
*out tomorrow in North America!! people.com/audio-erotic...
Audio Erotica Is Having a Moment — A Romance Expert Reveals Why Listening Is So Sexy (Exclusive)
"In romantic relationships, something just about everyone wants is to be truly heard," explains author and love and sex expert Jodi McAlister. In an exclusive essay for PEOPLE, the author of 'An Acade...
people.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I've got an essay in People!! It's about the sexiness of listening, tying together some of my academic work on audio erotica with my new rom-com An Academic Affair.*
*out tomorrow in North America!! people.com/audio-erotic...
*out tomorrow in North America!! people.com/audio-erotic...
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4 f/f romances feat. dating show contestants who fall in love:
Can I Steal You for a Second? - @jodimca.bsky.social
Here For the Wrong Reasons - Annabel Paulsen & @lydiaetc.bsky.social
Never Ever Getting Back Together - @sgonzalesauthor.bsky.social
Hot Summer - Elle Everhart #books #queer #readadv
Can I Steal You for a Second? - @jodimca.bsky.social
Here For the Wrong Reasons - Annabel Paulsen & @lydiaetc.bsky.social
Never Ever Getting Back Together - @sgonzalesauthor.bsky.social
Hot Summer - Elle Everhart #books #queer #readadv
November 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
4 f/f romances feat. dating show contestants who fall in love:
Can I Steal You for a Second? - @jodimca.bsky.social
Here For the Wrong Reasons - Annabel Paulsen & @lydiaetc.bsky.social
Never Ever Getting Back Together - @sgonzalesauthor.bsky.social
Hot Summer - Elle Everhart #books #queer #readadv
Can I Steal You for a Second? - @jodimca.bsky.social
Here For the Wrong Reasons - Annabel Paulsen & @lydiaetc.bsky.social
Never Ever Getting Back Together - @sgonzalesauthor.bsky.social
Hot Summer - Elle Everhart #books #queer #readadv
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Wow I have not even clicked through to see who this is, but "we invented the idea of a romance series" is the boldest claim I've seen since that time someone claimed a book had invented oral sex in romance. 😂
I’ll say this much: This reads exactly like what it is: people who discovered romance five years ago and decided they had all kinds of amazing new ideas to “fix” it. Connections between books? That feel kind of cozy to the reader? How did no one ever think of that?? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/b...
November 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Wow I have not even clicked through to see who this is, but "we invented the idea of a romance series" is the boldest claim I've seen since that time someone claimed a book had invented oral sex in romance. 😂
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An Academic Affair is out now in the US and Canada!
I'm really proud of this book - a romantic comedy set in academia, the world I live in - and if you wanted to pick up a copy, that'd make my day. bookshop.org/p/books/an-a...
I'm really proud of this book - a romantic comedy set in academia, the world I live in - and if you wanted to pick up a copy, that'd make my day. bookshop.org/p/books/an-a...
November 11, 2025 at 9:13 PM
An Academic Affair is out now in the US and Canada!
I'm really proud of this book - a romantic comedy set in academia, the world I live in - and if you wanted to pick up a copy, that'd make my day. bookshop.org/p/books/an-a...
I'm really proud of this book - a romantic comedy set in academia, the world I live in - and if you wanted to pick up a copy, that'd make my day. bookshop.org/p/books/an-a...
This one doesn't have the panache of "emotional destruction studies", but I do appreciate being implored to "fully read" their AI-generated email about how they'll bribe people to read my book with "coffee + croissant vibes".
November 14, 2025 at 3:03 AM
This one doesn't have the panache of "emotional destruction studies", but I do appreciate being implored to "fully read" their AI-generated email about how they'll bribe people to read my book with "coffee + croissant vibes".
Drawing together some of my academic research with some of the things I'm trying to do in my academic romance is a lot of fun, and I got to do it in People.
I've got an essay in People!! It's about the sexiness of listening, tying together some of my academic work on audio erotica with my new rom-com An Academic Affair.*
*out tomorrow in North America!! people.com/audio-erotic...
*out tomorrow in North America!! people.com/audio-erotic...
Audio Erotica Is Having a Moment — A Romance Expert Reveals Why Listening Is So Sexy (Exclusive)
"In romantic relationships, something just about everyone wants is to be truly heard," explains author and love and sex expert Jodi McAlister. In an exclusive essay for PEOPLE, the author of 'An Acade...
people.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Drawing together some of my academic research with some of the things I'm trying to do in my academic romance is a lot of fun, and I got to do it in People.
With An Academic Affair just coming out in North America (out now!! did I mention it's out now?!?!), I've done a fair few interviews, but I especially enjoyed this one with the Nerd Daily - where I talk about my book, the books that formed me, and Australian romance more people should read.
Q&A: Jodi McAlister, Author of 'An Academic Affair' | The Nerd Daily
We chat with author Jodi McAlister about An Academic Affair, which is a charming new romance about two English professors who embark on a fake relationship…only to discover that it may be harder to pr...
thenerddaily.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
With An Academic Affair just coming out in North America (out now!! did I mention it's out now?!?!), I've done a fair few interviews, but I especially enjoyed this one with the Nerd Daily - where I talk about my book, the books that formed me, and Australian romance more people should read.
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Highly recommend this for lovers of contemporary romance. This rivals-to-lovers story does such a good job of showing how its characters both respect each other's capabilities while also lifting each other up. It is sweet, funny and very real about the struggles of academia.
An Academic Affair is out now in the US and Canada!
I'm really proud of this book - a romantic comedy set in academia, the world I live in - and if you wanted to pick up a copy, that'd make my day. bookshop.org/p/books/an-a...
I'm really proud of this book - a romantic comedy set in academia, the world I live in - and if you wanted to pick up a copy, that'd make my day. bookshop.org/p/books/an-a...
November 12, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Highly recommend this for lovers of contemporary romance. This rivals-to-lovers story does such a good job of showing how its characters both respect each other's capabilities while also lifting each other up. It is sweet, funny and very real about the struggles of academia.
obviously there are plenty of things to be distracted by at the moment, but - it's out!! now!!
An Academic Affair is out now in the US and Canada!
I'm really proud of this book - a romantic comedy set in academia, the world I live in - and if you wanted to pick up a copy, that'd make my day. bookshop.org/p/books/an-a...
I'm really proud of this book - a romantic comedy set in academia, the world I live in - and if you wanted to pick up a copy, that'd make my day. bookshop.org/p/books/an-a...
November 12, 2025 at 8:45 PM
obviously there are plenty of things to be distracted by at the moment, but - it's out!! now!!
Some top-notch slop in today's edition of Definitely Real Book Clubs That Definitely Exist. I'm especially fond of the vaguely threatening aura of the last screenshot.
November 12, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Some top-notch slop in today's edition of Definitely Real Book Clubs That Definitely Exist. I'm especially fond of the vaguely threatening aura of the last screenshot.
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Hooray hooray, it's new book day!
An Academic Affair is out now in the US and Canada!
I'm really proud of this book - a romantic comedy set in academia, the world I live in - and if you wanted to pick up a copy, that'd make my day. bookshop.org/p/books/an-a...
I'm really proud of this book - a romantic comedy set in academia, the world I live in - and if you wanted to pick up a copy, that'd make my day. bookshop.org/p/books/an-a...
November 11, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Hooray hooray, it's new book day!
An Academic Affair is out now in the US and Canada!
I'm really proud of this book - a romantic comedy set in academia, the world I live in - and if you wanted to pick up a copy, that'd make my day. bookshop.org/p/books/an-a...
I'm really proud of this book - a romantic comedy set in academia, the world I live in - and if you wanted to pick up a copy, that'd make my day. bookshop.org/p/books/an-a...
November 11, 2025 at 9:13 PM
An Academic Affair is out now in the US and Canada!
I'm really proud of this book - a romantic comedy set in academia, the world I live in - and if you wanted to pick up a copy, that'd make my day. bookshop.org/p/books/an-a...
I'm really proud of this book - a romantic comedy set in academia, the world I live in - and if you wanted to pick up a copy, that'd make my day. bookshop.org/p/books/an-a...
Shout-out to whichever one of my neighbours is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the dismissal so hard that they've been playing this on repeat for an hour, I'll be muttering about days of wine and roses in my sleep
The Whitlams - Gough (Official Video)
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November 11, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Shout-out to whichever one of my neighbours is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the dismissal so hard that they've been playing this on repeat for an hour, I'll be muttering about days of wine and roses in my sleep
I've got an essay in People!! It's about the sexiness of listening, tying together some of my academic work on audio erotica with my new rom-com An Academic Affair.*
*out tomorrow in North America!! people.com/audio-erotic...
*out tomorrow in North America!! people.com/audio-erotic...
Audio Erotica Is Having a Moment — A Romance Expert Reveals Why Listening Is So Sexy (Exclusive)
"In romantic relationships, something just about everyone wants is to be truly heard," explains author and love and sex expert Jodi McAlister. In an exclusive essay for PEOPLE, the author of 'An Acade...
people.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I've got an essay in People!! It's about the sexiness of listening, tying together some of my academic work on audio erotica with my new rom-com An Academic Affair.*
*out tomorrow in North America!! people.com/audio-erotic...
*out tomorrow in North America!! people.com/audio-erotic...
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There are only a few days left until An Academic Affair comes out in Canada and the US! It's about two rival academics who get married to take advantage of a partner hire clause in the broken jobs market. If you like books, wine and/or unions, this is for you. bookshop.org/p/books/an-a...
November 8, 2025 at 10:26 PM
There are only a few days left until An Academic Affair comes out in Canada and the US! It's about two rival academics who get married to take advantage of a partner hire clause in the broken jobs market. If you like books, wine and/or unions, this is for you. bookshop.org/p/books/an-a...
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Great piece from Peter Coviello about bad faith media and academia
lithub.com/maybe-dont-t...
lithub.com/maybe-dont-t...
Maybe Don’t Talk to the New York Times About Zohran Mamdani
It’s remarkable, the people you’ll hear from. Teach for even a little while at an expensive institution—the term they tend to prefer is “elite”—and odds are that eventually someone who was a studen…
lithub.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Great piece from Peter Coviello about bad faith media and academia
lithub.com/maybe-dont-t...
lithub.com/maybe-dont-t...
There are only a few days left until An Academic Affair comes out in Canada and the US! It's about two rival academics who get married to take advantage of a partner hire clause in the broken jobs market. If you like books, wine and/or unions, this is for you. bookshop.org/p/books/an-a...
November 8, 2025 at 10:26 PM
There are only a few days left until An Academic Affair comes out in Canada and the US! It's about two rival academics who get married to take advantage of a partner hire clause in the broken jobs market. If you like books, wine and/or unions, this is for you. bookshop.org/p/books/an-a...
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Okay USA, I know you have plenty of other things going on at the moment, but my new book An Academic Affair will be released in your country in only a few weeks (11 November!!), and if you wanted to pre-order it, I would simply love that.
www.simonandschuster.com/books/An-Aca...
www.simonandschuster.com/books/An-Aca...
October 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Okay USA, I know you have plenty of other things going on at the moment, but my new book An Academic Affair will be released in your country in only a few weeks (11 November!!), and if you wanted to pre-order it, I would simply love that.
www.simonandschuster.com/books/An-Aca...
www.simonandschuster.com/books/An-Aca...
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Frank is now tasked with ensuring all politicians and commentators have read more than the first part of the 'lucky country' sentence.
Delighted that the University of Canberra has announced my appointment as Donald Horne Professor of History and Public Ideas, and Director of UC's new Vice-Chancellor's Centre of Public Ideas. Looking forward to developing this exciting initiative from early 2026. www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/med...
UC launches newly established Vice-Chancellor’s Centre of Public Ideas and appointment of inaugural director
UC to establish the Vice-Chancellor’s Centre of Public Ideas, and Prof Frank Bongiorno AM to take up Donald Horne Professorship as Centre director.
www.canberra.edu.au
November 7, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Frank is now tasked with ensuring all politicians and commentators have read more than the first part of the 'lucky country' sentence.
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Academic tip: sometimes you have to write "Importantly," to get a sentence started and then you can go back and delete it.
November 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Academic tip: sometimes you have to write "Importantly," to get a sentence started and then you can go back and delete it.
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The sweetest slowww burn that then turns to 🧨💥🌶️🥵🥵🥵. Preorder at bookshop.org/a/113984/978...
November 7, 2025 at 1:26 AM
The sweetest slowww burn that then turns to 🧨💥🌶️🥵🥵🥵. Preorder at bookshop.org/a/113984/978...
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Insightful analysis from my RMIT colleague Alexa Scarlata in @aunz.theconversation.com about the Aus gov’s newly announced streamer regulation. theconversation.com/new-laws-wil...
New laws will force streaming giants to invest in local content – but it’s too soon to celebrate
Much remains uncertain about how the legislation will practically affect streamers such as Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+.
theconversation.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Insightful analysis from my RMIT colleague Alexa Scarlata in @aunz.theconversation.com about the Aus gov’s newly announced streamer regulation. theconversation.com/new-laws-wil...
Less than a week until An Academic Affair is out in the US and Canada, and it's popping up on a few lists! Loved the little write-up in this one on Book Riot.
The Best New Books of November, According to Indie Booksellers
What better way to get book recommendations than from independent booksellers? Here are ten of their favorites of November 2025.
bookriot.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Less than a week until An Academic Affair is out in the US and Canada, and it's popping up on a few lists! Loved the little write-up in this one on Book Riot.