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Must Reads: Researching Lady Claire Is All That

In which I share the non-fiction books that helped me write the novel Lady Claire Is All That.

7 Romance Heroines Who Break All The Rules

This piece for Bustle features some of my favorite rule breaking heroines in romance.

Behind the Scenes: Lady Claire Is All That

In which I share the true stories, inspiration and other behind the scenes details about Lady Claire Is All That.

Women Who Count: 3 Smart STEM Romances

An piece for NPR in which I review three romances featuring heroines in STEM and why they matter.

Bonus Excerpt: Lady Claire is All That

A bonus excerpt from Lady Claire Is All That, in which there is Regency-era Mansplaining.

Must Read: Smart Girl Heroines

In which I recommend some of my favorite smarty pants heroines in romance.

Must Read: Pirate Romance Novels!

Because pirates!

Author Life: What it’s like to finish writing a book

The best part of writing a book is finishing it. The very best part is the dance party that comes after...

My Top 5 Romance Novels for a Women’s Studies Course

I passionately believe that romance novels should be taught in school, whether in English lit classes or women's studies. Here are some titles I'd suggest for fun required reading.

Deleted Scene: Chasing Lady Amelia

In which there is a proposal (that is not as romantic as the one that ends up in the book, but romantic nonetheless