Content warning: Discussion on the use of rape fantasies in early romance books.We're so happy to have gotten the chance to sit down with romance author extraordinaire, Susan Elizabeth Phillips! Tune in for an interview full of laughs, knowledge, and Jackie even saying "yes ma'am" on more than one occasion. Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations?<a href="mailto:%20ragingromantics@nopl.org"> Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org</a>! <a href="https://susanelizabethphillips.com/">Susan Elizabeth Phillips website</a><a href="https://susanelizabethphillips.com/events/">Tour info! </a> Titles:<ul><li><a href="https://www.fantasticfiction.com/p/susan-elizabeth-phillips/copeland-bride.htm">The Copeland Bride</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fantasticfiction.com/p/susan-elizabeth-phillips/just-imagine.htm">Just Imagine</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fantasticfiction.com/p/susan-elizabeth-phillips/fancy-pants.htm">Fancy Pants</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fantasticfiction.com/p/susan-elizabeth-phillips/simply-the-best.htm">Simply the Best</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fantasticfiction.com/p/susan-elizabeth-phillips/glitter-baby.htm">Glitter Baby</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fantasticfiction.com/p/susan-elizabeth-phillips/natural-born-charmer.htm">Natural Born Charmer</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fantasticfiction.com/p/susan-elizabeth-phillips/when-stars-collide.htm">When Stars Collide</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fantasticfiction.com/c/katherine-center/happiness-for-beginners.htm">Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fantasticfiction.com/w/kathleen-woodiwiss/flame-and-flower.htm">Flame and the Flower by Kathleen Woodiwiss</a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/802158.Flowers_from_the_Storm">Flowers in the Storm by Laura Kinsale (sp. The Fabio Cover)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fantasticfiction.com/j/lorelei-james/">Lorelei James</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fantasticfiction.com/z/mariana-zapata/">Mariana Zapata</a></li></ul> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AE3SyeWNcg">Sarah J Maas interview with Jenna Bush Hager on the Today Show (Youtube)</a><a href="https://www.vulture.com/article/sarah-j-maas-acotar-crescent-city-new-book.html">"The Mortal Queen of Faerie Smut" (VanArendonck, 2024)</a>

Minisode #59 - Black History Month Recs

Your favorite local librarians break down romance books. Keep an ear out for four+ episodes a month, with two guaranteed full-length episodes diving into romancelandia, plus bonus minisodes too, featuring book recommendations, reviews, and mini interviews! We can always be contacted at Ragingromantics@nopl.org. 
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