Romance is the most popular genre in publishing...so why is it still so often disrespected?

In the inaugural episode of The Romance Room, we’re diving into the myths about romance, why they persist, and why writing love stories is one of the most radical, hopeful things you can do as a storyteller.

If you’re a romance writer, reader, or dabbler (or want to be one/all of the above!), you won’t want to miss this.

📜 Show Notes:

The Billion Dollar Genre: Why Romance Writing Matters by Leslie J. Wyatt

The Nature of Romantic Love

Love and the Brain

Why Inspiring Stories Make Us React: The Neuroscience of Narrative

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