604. Dessert Projects, Romantasy, and Whimsy with Katee Robert
Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast
Exploring Romantasy: Darker Themes and Evolving Definitions
The chapter delves into the evolving definition of a specific genre, termed 'romantasy', which tends to lean towards darker themes with more angst and drama, contrasting it with cozy romance. The speakers highlight the influence of popular series in shaping the genre's current identity and speculate on its future evolution. They touch on changing terminology in the genre, influenced by reader input, and the use of fanfic tags as a marketing tactic by authors and publishers.
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