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"People Read My Sex Scenes and Ask: Is That Possible for Fat Bodies?"
Burnt Toast by Virginia Sole-Smith
Reimagining Love: Body Diversity in Romance Literature
This chapter examines the representation of fat bodies in romance literature, exploring systemic biases within the publishing industry that affect female authors and readers. It discusses the evolution of body diversity in heroines versus male love interests, highlighting the challenges of changing beauty standards and the responsibility of writers for inclusive storytelling. The chapter also critiques ongoing fatphobia in literary fiction while recognizing significant advancements in queer romances, illuminating the need for broader acceptance of diverse identities in literature.
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