Author Archives: Serena Bell

About Serena Bell

Serena Bell writes stories about how sex messes with your head, why smart people do stupid things sometimes, and how love can make it all better. Read more >

(Non?) Consenting Adults

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

I’m on the brink of a cross-country move, so I’m thrilled to welcome my friend and fellow New England Chapter RWA member Katy Cooper as our guest-poster today. Katy is author of the Harlequin Historicals Prince of Hearts and Lord … Continue reading →

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Bollywood Wonkiness

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

At the urging of my dance teacher, who is a Bollywood devotee, I watched the movie Dostana. I’m not experienced enough to know whether this movie is particularly wonked by Bollywood standards, but I know it’s wonked by American movie … Continue reading →

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When Kinky is Wonky, and When It’s Not

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

I’ve been thinking lately about whether you can say a romance is wonky just because the central sexual relationship is unconventional, non-vanilla, or kinky. I’m leaning towards no. Take Samantha Wayland’s Destiny Calls, from Ellora’s Cave. It’s an erotic ménage … Continue reading →

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