Author Archives: Cara McKenna

About Cara McKenna

Cara McKenna writes smart erotica—sexy stories with depth. Read more >

Romancelandia and the Culture of Scarcity

Posted on October 22, 2013 by

This topic was first broached by Mary Ann—the notion of “the culture of scarcity” as it applies to the romance-writing community. A sense among writers, reviewers, even readers, that somehow the spoils of this market are limited and one person’s … Continue reading →

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A Tourist in Crazyville

Posted on October 15, 2013 by

Indulge me for a brief paragraph of cringing self-promo, if you’d be so kind. Unbound is out today. Mentioning that seems relevant, as this book is wonked as all-get-out. I’ve talked about my experiences while writing it on Wonkomance before—in … Continue reading →

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Wonkommendations Needed:
Villains Turned Heroes

Posted on September 2, 2013 by

Hey, Wonkoverse, I need your help! More specifically, your recommendations. I’ve just gotten a new series proposal assembled, and during the final round of polishing, my agent stuck in a note that read (to paraphrase), “This guy is such a … Continue reading →

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