Bodice-rippers of Old, Be Gone!
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Bodice-rippers of Old, Be Gone!
Readers will get what they demand. Since women are expecting realistic characters, who reflect current times, romance authors are delivering a variety of fantastic female lead characters. I have seen the trend toward deeper, better developed characters for over 20 years. The next goal is to focus on the portrayal of women of color – all colors – accurately.
To quote the “vintage” Virginia Slims’ ads – “You’ve come a long way, baby.”
Reading, Drinking and Dancing with a Chaser of Snark 