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Romance Fiction

Collected by: University of Michigan Library

Archived since: Dec, 2019

Description:

Romance fiction represents a significant portion of the publishing industry, and the online community of readers and authors is extremely active, but the works themselves are not widely collected by academic libraries. This web archive includes review sites, blogs, Twitter hashtags, and other web content focused on romance fiction and the online communities that have developed around it.

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Title: IASPR Statement on the Romance Writers of America | International Association for the Study of Popular Romance

URL: http://iaspr.org/uncategorized/iaspr-statement-on-the-romance-writers-of-america/

Description: A statement from the International Association for the Study of Popular Romance criticizing the Romance Writers of America's sanctioning of Courtney Milan

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Title: Virginia Romance Writers

URL: http://virginiaromancewriters.com/

Description: The main page for chapter #19 of the Romance Writers of America. Their page has a statement criticizing the Romance Writers of America's punishment of Courtney Milan.

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Title: The Call Is Coming From Inside The House: RWA, Ethics and Terrible Optics | The Misadventures Of Super Librarian

URL: http://wendythesuperlibrarian.blogspot.com/2019/12/the-call-is-coming-from-inside-house.html

Description: A blog post criticizing the Romance Writers of America's sanctioning of Courtney Milan

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Title: The Judgemental Spectator Theory | May Peterson Books

URL: http://www.maypetersonbooks.com/2020/01/06/the-judgmental-spectator-theory/

Description: A blog post arguing that criticism of racist works is justified because even casual racism affects people's attitudes, using Courtney Milan's accusations of racism as an example of justified critique.

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Title: Titles Withdrawn from RITAs | Romance Sparks Joy!

URL: http://www.romancesparksjoy.com/withdrawn-titles/

Description: A list of books withdrawn from the RITA awards by their authors as a way to protest the Romance Writers of America's punishment of Courtney Milan.

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Title: Promoting the works of Women of Color in Romance Fiction | Women of Color in Romance

URL: http://www.wocinromance.com/

Description: Women of Color in Romance is a website that promotes authors of color in romance fiction.

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Title: Judge Kozinski Accuser Faces New Fight With Romance Writers of America | Above the Law

URL: https://abovethelaw.com/2020/01/judge-kozinski-accuser-faces-new-fight-with-romance-writers-of-america/

Description: An article discussing Courtney Milan's accusations of sexual harassment against former Judge Alex Kozinski. Her role in speaking out against the former Judge is compared with her criticism of racism in the romance community.

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Title: All About Romance

URL: https://allaboutromance.com/

Description: All About Romance is a blog that offers "unbiased book reviews, author interviews, industry commentary and much more to romance readers."

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Title: A List of RWA Chapters Issuing Statements in the Wake of Recent Events | All About Romance

URL: https://allaboutromance.com/a-list-of-rwa-chapters-issuing-statements-in-the-wake-of-recent-events/

Description: A list of Romance Writers of America local chapters that posted statements regarding the RWA board's sanctioning of Courtney Milan.

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Title: Has RWA Lost Its Way? | All About Romance

URL: https://allaboutromance.com/has-rwa-lost-its-way-editing/

Description: This blog post contains a detailed explanation and critique of the procedure behind the Romance Writers of America placing sanctions on Courtney Milan, as well as a recommendation that the RWA board resign and thoroughly audit their ethics committee.

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Title: The Romance Writers of America Decision That Broke The Camel's Back | Book Riot

URL: https://bookriot.com/2019/12/31/rwa-decision/

Description: A blog post criticizing the Romance Writers of America's sanctioning of Courtney Milan, and discussing the possibility of a new trade organization being formed

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Title: Book Riot: RWA Racism

URL: https://bookriot.com/rwa-racism/

Description: Book Riot subject heading for "RWA Racism"

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Title: The RWA: the shitstorm, explained, or, "Jeez, those terrifying lesbians!" | Dreamwidth

URL: https://bookshop.dreamwidth.org/1107915.html

Description: A blog post collecting and synthesizing multiple accounts of the Romance Writers of America punishing Courtney Milan for her accusations of racism, as well as the backlash to the board's decision from multiple authors and organizations.

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Title: Books of My Heart

URL: https://booksofmyheart.net/

Description: Books of My Heart is a book blog started between 2017-2018 by Anne after previous blogs Anne had written for, including Yummy Men & Kick Ass Chicks and The Book Nympho, closed. New reviews are posted monthly by a small team of collaborators including Anne.

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Title: List of RWA chapters issuing statements - Google Docs

URL: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HfdrLqjCiPLyvpuJ74GmcNDPYgtUKNI6lGFOQalPXQM/

Description: A Google document listing regional Romance Writers of America chapters and statements they've made about the RWA.

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Title: MY POV on RWA | Fall Into The Story

URL: https://fallintothestory.com/my-pov-on-rwa/

Description: A blog post by Nora Roberts criticizing the Romance Writers of America's long history of bigotry, especially in the wake of the RWA board's punishment of Courtney Milan

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Title: Fated Mates

URL: https://fatedmates.net/

Description: Fated Mates is a weekly podcast that reviews, discusses, and analyzes romance fiction.

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Title: Harlequin Junkie

URL: https://harlequinjunkie.com/

Description: Harlequin Junkie is a blog founded by Sara exploring the world of romance literature, from historical and contemporary to paranormal and fantasy romance. The blog features reviews, discussions, and recommendations from a team of collaborators, including Sara.

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Title: Racism Fight Over Romance Writers of America, Explained | Jezebel

URL: https://jezebel.com/inside-the-spectacular-implosion-at-the-romance-writers-1841002358

Description: An article summarizing Courtney Milan's criticism of racism in one of Kathryn Lynn Davis' books, as well as the Romance Writers of America's subsequent punishment of Courtney Milan. The article discusses the ambiguous role of the RWA in the romance industry, as well as past controversies in the RWA

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Title: RWA and Courtney Milan, Pt. 2 | Mad Genius Club

URL: https://madgeniusclub.com/2019/12/24/rwa-and-courtney-milan-pt-2/

Description: A blog post criticizing Courtney Milan for accusing Kathryn Lynn Davis and Suzan Tisdale of racist writing. The author supports the sanctions placed on Milan by the Romance Writers of America, citing the financial damage caused by Milan's accusations.

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Title: RWA Controversy Over Courtney Milan | Mad Genius Club

URL: https://madgeniusclub.com/2019/12/24/rwa-controversy-over-courtney-milan/

Description: A blog post criticizing Courtney Milan for accusing Kathryn Lynn Davis of racism.

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Title: Update: Courtney Milan & RWA | Mad Genius Club

URL: https://madgeniusclub.com/2019/12/26/update-courtney-milan-rwa/

Description: A blog post that discusses the Romance Writers of America rescinding their sanctions against Courtney Milan

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Title: Miss Bates Reads Romance

URL: https://missbatesreadsromance.com/

Description: Miss Bates Reads Romance was founded by Miss Bates, who has been book-blogging since 2013. Miss Bates reads and reviews romance fiction, using Jane Austen quotes and custom "heat" ratings as a method of review.

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Title: Romance novelist Courtney Milan suspended for 'racist mess' claims | New York Post

URL: https://nypost.com/2019/12/26/romance-writer-courtney-milan-suspended-over-racist-mess-claims/

Description: An article summarizing the backlash from the Romance Writers of America suspending Courtney Milan

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Title: The Fall of the RWA | Our Own Worlds

URL: https://ourownworlds.com/2019/12/27/the-fall-of-the-rwa/

Description: A statement from Our Own Worlds condemning the Romance Writers of America's bigotry, especially the RWA board's punishment of Courtney Milan

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Title: Romance Writer DRAAAMA! | PerezHilton.com

URL: https://perezhilton.com/courtney-milan-suspended-romance-writers-of-america-racism/

Description: This blog post criticizes the Romance Writers of America's sanctioning of Courtney Milan over her criticism of Kathryn Lynn Davis' racism. The blog post quotes several romance authors who also criticized the RWA's board, as well as the board's retraction of their sanctions and over half of the board resigning.

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Title: Romance Fiction Has a History | Shedding light on the world's most popular books.

URL: https://romancehistory.com/

Description: Romance Fiction Has a History is a blog that features posts about the intersection of culture and the history of romance fiction.

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Title: Romance Wiki

URL: https://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk/

Description: Wiki for romance fiction topics, including sections on Authors, Books, Publishers, Resources, Genres, History, and Scholarship. "We encourage you to add your knowledge to our history of romance fiction. Writer, reader, reviewer, publishing professional -- your contributions will help tell the stories behind the romance!"

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Title: Shelf Love

URL: https://shelflovepodcast.com

Description: Shelf Love is a podcast discussing romance and love stories in fiction and pop culture.

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Title: Smart Bitches, Trashy Books

URL: https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/

Description: Smart Bitches, Trashy Books is a website that publishes book reviews, sales, and articles that focus on romance novels. Their goal is to "connect romance fans to the books they want to read" and "connect romance fans to each other".

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Title: The Smut Report: Let's Talk Dirty Books

URL: https://smutreport.com/

Description: The Smut Report was founded and is maintained by three friends named Erin, Holly, and Ingrid. Site users can browse and find reviews based upon an extensive and robust category system.

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Title: Sweet Savage Flame: Old School Romance From Avon to Zebra

URL: https://sweetsavageflame.com/

Description: Sweet Savage Flame is a site dedicated to old-school and vintage romance novels, focusing on the most prominent authors, publishing hourses, and cover artists in the genre. In addition, there are blog posts about related topics and reviews of vintage romance books.

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Title: Teach Me Tonight

URL: https://teachmetonight.blogspot.com/

Description: "Musings on Romance Fiction from an Academic Perspective" Blog about romance novels and "syllabi, class notes, paper topics, or other ancillary materials"

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Title: Racism and the Corporate Romance Buyer: a "little fiasco" involving Sue Grimshaw | Teach Me Tonight

URL: https://teachmetonight.blogspot.com/2019/08/racism-and-corporate-romance-buyer.html

Description: A blog post discussing allegations of racism against Sue Grimshaw, a corporate book buyer who bought for Borders.

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Title: Racism, Literary Criticism and a "Safe and Respectful Environment" | Teach Me Tonight

URL: https://teachmetonight.blogspot.com/2019/12/racism-literary-criticism-and-safe-and.html

Description: A blog post arguing that the sanctions the Romance Writers of America placed on Courtney Milan have a chilling effect on discussions of racism in romance novels

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Title: RWA turmoil continues | Teach Me Tonight

URL: https://teachmetonight.blogspot.com/2019/12/rwa-turmoil-continues.html

Description: This blog post discusses the resignation of eight board members of the Romance Writers of America in response to the Courtney Milan scandal, as well as responses to the resignations from romance authors and organizations.

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Title: That's What I'm Talking About...Enjoying Paranormal, Urban Fantasy & All Things Romance!

URL: https://twimom227.com/

Description: That's What I'm Talking About was founded by Jen Twimom in January 2010 as a place to review and discuss romance fiction. Reviews are posted by a small team of collaborators, including Jen.

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Title: The Misadventures of Super Librarian

URL: https://wendythesuperlibrarian.blogspot.com/

Description: The Misadventures of Super Librarian is a romance fiction reviews blog launched in 2003 by user SuperWendy. The reviews on this site are self-described as a "relaxed writing style" over deep critical analysis.

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Title: The Implosion of the RWA | Claire Ryan

URL: https://www.claireryanauthor.com/blog/2019/12/27/the-implosion-of-the-rwa

Description: The Implosion of the RWA is a series of blog posts by Claire Ryan that details the fall of the Romance Writers of America organization.

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Title: The wrong kind of racy - A dispute over racism roils the world of romance novelists | The Economist

URL: https://www.economist.com/united-states/2020/01/02/a-dispute-over-racism-roils-the-world-of-romance-novelists

Description: An article briefly describing the Romance Writers of America's punishment of Courtney Milan after she critized Kathryn Lynn Davis for racist writing.

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Title: Houston-based Romance Writers of America sees board exodus after racism allegations | Houston Chronicle

URL: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/books/article/Houston-based-Romance-Writers-of-America-sees-14935112.php

Description: An article summarizing the backlash to the Romance Writers of America's punishment of Courtney Milan, as well as the RWA's historic problems with racial diversity.

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Title: International Association for the Study of Popular Romance

URL: https://www.iaspr.org/

Description: "The International Association for the Study of Popular Romance is dedicated to fostering and promoting the scholarly exploration of all popular representations of romantic love. IASPR is committed to building a strong community of scholars of popular romance through open, digital access to all scholarly work published by the Association, by organizing or sponsoring an annual international conference on popular romance studies, and by encouraging the teaching of popular romance at all levels of higher education."

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Title: Journal of Popular Romance Studies

URL: https://www.jprstudies.org/

Description: "The Journal of Popular Romance Studies is a double-blind peer reviewed interdisciplinary journal exploring popular romance fiction and the logics, institutions, and social practices of romantic love in global popular culture."

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Title: Love in Panels

URL: https://www.loveinpanels.com/

Description: Love in Panels started out by covering the intersection of romance and comics. The site contains a searchable database and ongoing blog covering topics related to modern romance comics.

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Title: Controversy hits Romance Writers of America over 'exotic' Asian women with 'slanted' eyes descriptions

URL: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/controversy-hits-romance-writers-over-exotic-asian-women-slanted-eyes-n1107996

Description: An article about Romance Writers of America board member and author Courtney Milan being ousted from her role after pointing out racism against Asian American women.

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Title: The Romance Writers of America Racism Row Matters Because the Gatekeepers are Watching | NBC News

URL: https://www.nbcnews.com/think/amp/ncna1109151

Description: This NBC News opinion piece discusses the moral and financial benefits of more diverse romance novels, using the Courtney Milan scandal as an example of racism within the community. The author covers Courtney Milan's original tweets criticizing racism in Kathryn Lynn Davis' works, as well as sanctions placed on her by the Romance Writers of America.

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Title: The Romance Writers of America racism row matters because the gatekeepers are watching

URL: https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/romance-writers-america-racism-row-matters-because-gatekeepers-are-watching-ncna1109151

Description: An opinion article written by Mikki Kendall detailing racism within the Romance Writers of America organization.

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Title: Racism Scandal In The Romance Writing Industry | NPR

URL: https://www.npr.org/2020/01/04/793572217/racism-scandal-in-the-romance-writing-industry

Description: An article discussing the impact of the Romance Writers of America's sanctioning of Courtney Milan, especially the impact on the organization's racial diversity

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Title: Racism Dispute Roils Romance Writers Group | The New York Times

URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/30/books/courtney-milan-romance-writers-america.html

Description: An article summarizing the sanctions levied against Courtney Milan by the Romance Writers of America, as well as the backlash against the RWA board from authors and members of the RWA.

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Title: Writing Retreat | Rhode Island Romance Writers

URL: https://www.rirw.org/retreat/

Description: A writing retreat featuring Shirley Hailstock, run by the Rhode Island Writers Association

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Title: ROMANCE WRANGLERS OF AMERICA

URL: https://www.romancewritersofamerica.com/

Description: A website satirizing the Romance Writers of America's website. The website criticizes the RWA board's punishment of Courtney Milan for her accusations of racism against Kathryn Lynn Davis.

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Title: A Message to RWA Members| Romance Writers of America

URL: https://www.rwa.org/Online/News/2019/A_Message_to_RWA_Members.aspx

Description: A statement by the board of the Romance Writers of America acknowledging their mistake in sanctioning Courtney Milan, as well as discussing the need to fill board vacancies left after eight members resigned.

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Title: New Directors Appointed to RWA Board | Romance Writers of America

URL: https://www.rwa.org/Online/News/2019/New_Directors_Appointed_to_RWA_Board.aspx

Description: A statement announcing the appointment of Maria Powers, Mellanie Szereto, Barbara Wallace, and Eliana West to the board of the Romance Writers of America.

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Title: RWA Board Rescinds Vote on Ethics Committee Findings | Romance Writers of America

URL: https://www.rwa.org/Online/News/2019/RWA_Board_Rescinds_Vote_on_Ethics_Committee_Findings.aspx

Description: A statement by the Romance Writers of America rescinding their sanctions placed on Courtney Milan

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Title: RWA Hires Law Firm to Conduct Independent Audit | Romance Writers of America

URL: https://www.rwa.org/Online/News/2020/RWA_Hires_Law_Firm_to_Conduct_Independent_Audit.aspx

Description: The Romance Writers of America announcing their hiring of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP law firm to conduct an independent audit of the RWA's sanctions against Courtney Milan

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Title: Statement on 2021 VIVIAN Awards

URL: https://www.rwa.org/Online/News/2021/Statement_on_2021_VIVIAN_Awards

Description: Romance Writers of America statement on the judgment criteria behind the 2021 VIVIAN Award, referencing criticism of the categories, subgenre conventions, and judges' DEIA training rubric.

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Title: Controversy Hits Romance Writers of America This Holiday | The Seattle Times

URL: https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/controversy-hits-romance-writers-of-america-this-holiday/

Description: This Seattle Times article discusses Courtney Milan's criticism of racism in Kathryn Lynn Davis' works, the sanctions placed on Milan by the Romance Writers of America over her tweets, and the negative reaction towards the RWA board's sanctions by authors, outreach groups, and other organizations.

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Title: A romance novelist spoke out about racism. An uproar ensued | The Guardian

URL: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/dec/31/romance-novel-industry-uproar-discipline-author-racist-courtney-milan

Description: An article summarizing the Romance Writers of America's decision to punish Courtney Milan over her criticism of another author for racism, as well as the community's backlash to the RWA's decision.

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Title: White romance novelist in racism row says she was used | The Guardian

URL: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/jan/04/kathryn-lynn-romance-novelist-interview-racism-complaint

Description: An article in which Kathryn Lynn Davis says that the Romance Writers of America board pressured her into filing a complaint against Courtney Milan.

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Title: Romance Writers Stand Behind Author Courtney Milan | The Mary Sue

URL: https://www.themarysue.com/romance-writers-author-courtney-milan-rwa-ruling/

Description: An article summarizing the support Courtney Milan received from the romance community after being sanctioned by the Romance Writers of America

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Title: Statement from the Toronto Romance Writers Board — TRW

URL: https://www.torontoromancewriters.com/blog/statement-from-the-toronto-romance-writers-board

Description: A statement from the Toronto Romance Writers board supporting Courtney Milan after the Romance Writers of America placed sanctions on her

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Title: RWA Racism Controversy With Courtney Milan, Explained | Vulture

URL: https://www.vulture.com/2020/01/rwa-racism-controversy-with-courtney-milan-explained.html

Description: An article discussing the Romance Writers of America's sanctioning of Courtney Milan. The article focuses on the actions of the group's Ethics Committee.

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Title: My letter to the RWA Board: #IStandWithCourtney | Kink Praxis

URL: https://xanwest.wordpress.com/2019/12/24/my-letter-to-the-rwa-board-istandwithcourtney/

Description: A blog post criticizing the Romance Writers of America's sanctions against Courtney Milan

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Title: A Piece of the RWA Puzzle | Kink Praxis

URL: https://xanwest.wordpress.com/2019/12/26/a-piece-of-the-rwa-puzzle/

Description: A blog post criticizing the Romance Writers of America's inconsistent requirements for membership. The author discusses their experience when they applied for full membership.

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