Author Archives: Cara McKenna

About Cara McKenna

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

Why on Earth I Liked Young Adult

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

Perhaps a month ago, I watched Young Adult. It’s a 2011 comedy starring Charlize Theron as Mavis Gary, a self-destructive YA fiction ghostwriter (think Sweet Valley High) who at thirty-seven decides, pretty much out of the blue, to go home … Continue reading →

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Cinémawonque Analysis: Pretty Woman

Posted on February 5, 2013 by

Pretty Woman (1990) is such a modern classic of the mainstream romance genre, I think it’s incredibly easy to forget exactly how wonked this story is. In fact, I’ve attended writing workshops in which it’s used as a universal reference … Continue reading →

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Fractured Fairytales

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

A guest post by the lovely and hilarious Karen Booth! Follow her on Twitter—I double-dog dare you! * * * When I was a little girl, I loved to draw pictures of myself as a princess. You know, the cone-shaped … Continue reading →

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