Author Archives: Ruthie Knox

About Ruthie Knox

Ruthie Knox writes witty, sexy romance novels for grownups. Read more >

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 Sexual-Romantic Politics of Star Trek

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

I am a big fan of Star Trek. Not the original series — I have to admit, I’ve never watched the original series on purpose, though I suspect I soaked up a lot of it accidentally as a kid, since … Continue reading →

Posted in Television | 28 Comments

Guest Post — Kate Bush: Thirty Years of Wonk

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

Please welcome the wonderful, wonktastical Penelope Merrin, who is visiting today to favor us with a guest post about musician/artist Kate Bush! ——— “Normal” is not a word most people would use to describe singer/songwriter Kate Bush. Over the course … Continue reading →

Posted in Life & Wonk, Music, Talking Wonkomance | 4 Comments