by hollandrae | Mar 5, 2018 | Art, Beauty, Characters, Heroines, My Books, Research, Romance Novels, Writing
I don’t do it on purpose. I don’t sit down at the computer and say ‘hmm, what’s the important message of the day and how can I squeeze it into chapter three?” It doesn’t work that way, at least not for me. The themes and lessons so to speak, that show up in my books...
by hollandrae | Nov 13, 2017 | Beauty, Body Image, Characters, Industry, Musings, Reading, Romance Novels, Women's Rights
Feminism is nuanced. Not only does it change from day to day, but there are a thousand different angles from which to analyze the impact of media, politics and science on the relationship – and subsequent privilege and oppression – between the sexes. Sometimes they...
by hollandrae | Jul 3, 2017 | Art, Beauty, Body Image, Characters, Industry, Musings, My Books, Reading, Romance Novels, Women, Women's Rights
Romance has a problem with men. Make no mistake, this is a feminist issue and, like questions of diversity in age, race and sexual orientation, it needs to be addressed before romance can fully move forward as the progressive, open-minded genre it is. We’ve made great...
by hollandrae | May 1, 2017 | Art, Beauty, Body Image, Heroines, Industry, My Books, Romance Novels, Women's Rights
To me, romance is the most feminist literary genre. It promotes female agency in the workplace, domestic sphere and bedroom, as well as celebrating women/women friendships and professional successes. Romance is about communication, equality and going after what you...
by hollandrae | Apr 17, 2017 | Art, Beauty, Historical, Musings, My Books, Reading, Regency, Romance Novels, Series, Tour
Check out the other amazing authors on the Spring ‘Tastic Tour! And learn more about tour prizes and giveaways here! I’m giving away copies of Boardroom, Bedroom by Gemma Snow, in the grand prize! And check out a FREE exclusive preview of Protecting Your Sources...
by hollandrae | Feb 15, 2017 | Art, Beauty, Characters, Heroines, Inspiration, Romance Novels
Alright, I’m sorry I made that terrible title a thing. I love puns more than is advisable. This atrocity is in reference to my characters’ relationships with the cars they drive, or would drive, had they been invented yet. I’m a dyed in the wool classic car...
