Mar 28 2008
My cockles, they are warmed
In the latest issue of RWR, not one, not two, not three, but FOUR letters to the editor deliver a smackdown in response to the letters in the previous two issues which, among other things, declared today’s romance novel heroines “sluts” and stated writers were “prostituting” themselves by writing smut.
I attempted to compose my own letter but was unable to produce anything remotely as tactful and adult. As much as I wanted the opposing view to have a voice, I thought it best to keep my belligerent, name-calling pottymouth shut.
Happily, Kalen Hughes, Alice Brilmayer, Natalie J. Damschroder, and Toni Blake took up the gauntlet on behalf of everyone who supports the existence of all types of romance, from sweet inspirational to polyamorous fetish erotica, regardless of whether it suits our personal taste.
Well done, ladies.
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March 30th, 2008 at 7:32 am
I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry when I read a copy of the letter that accused us of writing our heroines as “sluts” because they are sexually adventurous and use colorful language. I suppose the writer of the letter never considered the possibility that we’re basing our heroines on ourselves and our friends.
Then again, maybe she did.
Either way, I pity the fool.
March 30th, 2008 at 8:13 am
Those whining joy suckers.
March 30th, 2008 at 8:14 am
My favorite part was when she asked if we wanted our daughters behaving like these awful, awful heroines.
Why, yes, as a matter of fact, I would tremendously prefer that to her being a TSTL doormat incapable of thinking for herself or standing up for herself or pursuing what she wants.
Which I suppose, in her world, would call my parenting skills into question.
March 30th, 2008 at 8:16 am
No, I take that back. My favorite part is always “I’m not a prude, but.” Check the dictionary, lady. In mine, a prude is defined as “one who is excessively concerned with being proper, modest, or righteous.” Being judgmental and trying to force your uptight vaules on others doesn’t make you less of one.