Author Archives: Cara McKenna

About Cara McKenna

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

Learning to Read

A guest post from Wonkomance’s official resident undercover librarian, Shelley Ann Clark. It took me twenty-three years of school to learn how to read. I’ve heard from a number of my fellow romance fans that they feel judged by their … Continue reading

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Bad-Idea Heroes (No, Like, Really Bad)

Today’s post is going to be a self-indulgent talk therapy session. I apologize in advance. But I’m having one of those writer weeks, the kind where self-doubt is an itchy, wet sweater, weighing you down and making you twitch, and … Continue reading

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Windows and Mirrors

A guest post from Shelley Ann Clark Hey, Cara here. I asked Shelley to post for us here at Wonkomance, thinking it’d be great to get a librarian’s perspective on the genre. And also because she’s hilarious and adorable, and … Continue reading

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