Category Archives: Writing Wonkomance

Thinking about wonkomance from an author’s perspective.

How I learned to stop worrying and love the Con

As most of you probably already know, the Romantic Times Booklovers’  Convention is almost upon us. Hundreds of writers, multiple book signing events, panel discussions, craft seminars, parties. Pitching and networking and bears, oh my! And most of it with … Continue reading

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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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