To say the romance publishing industry is in upheaval right now would be an almost comical understatement. It's more scandalized than a dowager countess finding her headstrong niece alone on the lap of a rakish duke. It's more divided than a reluctant billionaire who has to choose between the family business and his love for a beautiful corporate rival.
Yeah, it's exactly like that. In a matter of weeks, the heads of the industry's leading board, the Romance Writers of America , have stepped down amid accusations of discrimination and exclusion. The RITAs -- essentially the Oscars of romance writing -- have been canceled. Major publishers have withdrawn from the annual Romance Writers Convention. Dozens of prominent writers have pledged not to renew their RWA membership.
'Oprah's Book Club' is coming to Apple TV+ 01:20Chapter 5: Major publishers weigh in The cancellation of the RITAs officially rocketed the controversy from esoteric industry squabble to national news, and all at once, a steady stream of announcements from major publishers roundly rebuked the actions of the RWA.
A literary sensation breaking out of Oman 11:12While the drama has been more complex than the family tree of a troubled Regency hero, the heart of the matter is rather basic: More and more, influencers in the romance world are making efforts to champion the work of traditionally marginalized writers. In fact, it may surprise the romance newcomer to learn just how progressive the genre can be.
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Woke culture poking into another area where it is not wanted.
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