Monthly Archives: May 2012

Bollywood Wonkiness

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

At the urging of my dance teacher, who is a Bollywood devotee, I watched the movie Dostana. I’m not experienced enough to know whether this movie is particularly wonked by Bollywood standards, but I know it’s wonked by American movie … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing Wonkomance | 1 Comment

If This Is Love, I Hate It: The Windflower, an Epic of Wonk

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

One of the most beloved historical romances of all time begins with the line, “Merry Patricia Wilding was sitting on a cobblestone wall, sketching three rutabagas and daydreaming about the unicorn.” Rutabagas and unicorns. In the first sentence. Does it … Continue reading →

Posted in Certified Wonktastical, Historical Wonktastical, Review | 25 Comments

The Virgin Hero

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

What is so damn sexy about a romance hero who’s a virgin? I don’t know, but they drive me crazy. I know heroes are supposed to be experienced, they’re supposed to be knowledgeable. They can make the heroine come in … Continue reading →

Posted in Talking Wonkomance | 7 Comments