Pt. 3: The Man in Romantasy
The first thing to know about the man in romantasy is that he is competent.
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Author’s Note: I started writing this piece a month ago, so some references may be outdated.
Romantasy Interlude: Book Recs
For my last newsletter, my editor suggested “maybe suggest a first read for those curious to dip a toe in...” And so — I figured I would make a separate post, dedicated to my recommendations.
Romantasy Pt. 1
In 2023, romantasy brought in 454 million.
Emotional Validation
In a Couples Therapy episode, a woman and a man are arguing about finances.
The Love Stories We Tell
I’m currently reading Funny Story by Emily Henry.
Ayn Rand and Rational Selfishness
Ayn Rand was a philosopher and writer, credited for influencing right-wing thought, especially libertarianism.
How to Find What You (Actually) Want
“Tell me what you want” I said, coaching people at my last job.
Gift-Giving
When I was in high school, I took on a second persona: Shaker Heights Acts of Kindness. Yes. I was Batman — forcing back darkness One Anonymous Compliment at a time. I would drop notes in lockers, candy in binders, and occasionally the odd dollar bill. I even had a Twitter, SHActsOfKindnes (with the “s” cut off). Where I wrote (now embarrassing) tweets calling out classmates who performed small…
Music and Callings
Two weeks ago, I went to a concert at Carnegie Hall, featuring new music.