This is a joint post with the lovely Jen Heart. Winter: nights are long, dark, and cold. When all you want is to wrap up in your Snuggie (™) and hibernate, these winter-esque romances will warm your heart even when the rest of you is shivering. But be warned: like winter, many of these are … [Read more…]
This is a joint post with the fabulous, festive Jen Heart of Heartforms. It’s probably a given most of you are streaming Love Actually this holiday season, even if you hate it. It’s Christmassy, it has swoon, it’s got Hugh fucking Grant. But after the credits roll, you’ve probably still got wrapping and card-writing and a … [Read more…]
I’ve been watching many a rom-com this holiday season in preparation for a post with Jen Heart on the best holiday romances currently on Netflix Instant. In all this viewing I’ve been carefully honing my ability to spot the heroes of these films–you know, The One versus The Others. Because there are definitely other potential love … [Read more…]
I’ve loved horror movies since I was a kid, but it’s different now. Horror has changed. I’ve always enjoyed fantasy, with its implication that there are worlds and creatures unknown and unseen in our daily lives. And within the fantasy realm I’m especially drawn to dark paranormal stories, in the same way my toddler is … [Read more…]
Today I welcome a guest post from author Ann Gelder, author of Bigfoot and the Baby, writing about Bigfoot as part of the Halloween 2014 series. I’ve always felt that even the sunniest-seeming lives are ringed with darkness, like scraps of paper slowly burning. The fire that eventually consumes us also gives us light. When I … [Read more…]
Every year brings its share of romantic books, movies, and shows, and this year is no exception. Here’s what’s got me loving 2014 with respect to romance in the book world and beyond, from the beginning of the year to the end: 1.) The Book Vixen Contemporary Romance Reading Challenge Between two book clubs, a sturdy … [Read more…]