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More Than Dragons & Spice: Bridget Howard's The Romantasy Lover's Journal
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This week, MacKenzie Green and I talk with Bridget Howard about her new Romantasy Lovers' Journal.
Listen to hear about:
- Bridget’s journey from book blogger to Bookstagram creator to marketing professional for publishers and authors
- How romantasy evolved from YA and paranormal roots into today’s booming genre
- Why romantasy, fantasy, and romance deserve the same literary analysis and cultural respect as “serious” fiction
- The creation of the Romantasy Lover's Reading Journal and how it helps both seasoned readers and newcomers engage more deeply
- Beginner-friendly romantasy recommendations, from gateway reads like ACOTAR to duologies and standalones
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