I hope I did it justice in some small, tiny way! And I hope many people read it!!

Thank you so much!! <3

YES. Romance as a genre requires an incredible amount of technique. And I think the more "formulaic" a genre is, the more true this becomes. Like how the very rigidity of sonnets and haiku demand greater innovation

THIS!!!! I am nodding so hard it hurts!!!

YES exactly!!

I've recently been revisiting big, loud action movies, and appreciating how the genre is all about power dynamics and the refusal to surrender, even in the face of impossible odds. It's about more than explosions and punching things! (although it's also about explosions and punching things!)

People who sandbag on litfic will miss out on how lific is uniquely interested in painting a complex psychological picture of its subjects. People who diss romance will miss out on how romance authors are absolute MASTERS of character.

When I run across a genre or subgenre that doesn't grab me, I've started asking myself, "What is it about this type of story that draws in so many readers?" And the answer always, ALWAYS challenges me to level up my own craft and understand a different perspective on the world

Thank you!! 🥰

omg BEANS!!! 😍 Actual national treasure

Part of me wondered if we hallucinated him

HOLY MOLY I love that we're part of the shared Beans Cinematic Universe!!!!

Nothing beats riding the actual murder train -- but what could, when we had such excellent company? And BEANS!!