Although in North America, the bulk of the available holiday romances are Christmas-oriented, Cara searched for stories from other faiths and traditions to include in this episode as well.  For a full list of the titles mentioned in the podcast, visit thefeministromantic.com.

Revising a novel is largely the same regardless of the genre, but there are some things that are specific to each. Cara specifically focuses on character and plot revision for romance.

What is NaNoWriMo, and what is the point of trying to write 50,000 words in a month, exactly? Cara talks about what she thinks NaNo is all about, and why she does it, as well as her personal history of writing (winning and losing) for NaNo.

On this special Halloween episode, Cara delves into the niche genre of Horror Romance. Sometimes called Dark Paranormal, these books don't simply borrow elements that were once the sole province of horror (demons, shifters, vampires). They truly seek to terrify their readers, as well as providing a satisfying romance with a happily-ever-after.

What makes a romance series? For the most part, the word "series" in romance means something different than it does in any other genre. In this episode of the Feminist Romantic, Cara McKinnon explores the traditional romance series and contrasts that with a few examples of series that follow other genre models but still contain strong romantic elements.

Cara McKinnon reacts to Princess Leia's PhD. For full show notes, visit thefeministromantic.com

Cara talks about how the Outlander books have been adapted for television, focusing specifically on the season three premiere.

In this episode, my brother Vince and I discuss the "Will They or Won't They" romance trope primarily as it is displayed in television series. We also digress a bit into representation, diversity, and some current controversies about reviews, feminism, and more. Enjoy! -Cara McKinnon

In this episode, Cara talks about why she started the Feminist Romantic and what she plans to cover on the podcast.

The Feminist Romantic is a half-hour podcast that will be released every other week on Wednesdays, beginning August 16th, 2017.