“ Romance fiction tells the story that reflects a woman’s reality as it could be and as it is, Jennifer Crusie, a bestselling contemporary romance author, writes on her blog. It tells her she is not stu… Maya Rodale
“ Before her, with sharp blue eyes and perfectly coiffed blond hair, was Josephine Marie Elizabeth Cavendish, Her Grace, the Duchess of Durham, widow of the fifth duke, and aunt to the Cavendish sibling… Maya Rodale
“ When a woman reads a romance novel, she is putting her own pleasure first. That small act of rebellion is perceived as a threat to the status quo. It’s also why this eternally popular and profitable g… Maya Rodale
“ Romance novels feature nuanced portrayals of female characters having adventures, making choices, and accepting themselves just as they are. When we say these stories are silly and unrealistic, we are… Maya Rodale
“ Women create an idealized, hopeful vision for the future to inspire other women. Fiction and fantasy are the crucial first steps to changing the world. Maya Rodale
