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lucy, meg, anne, & the everygirl
Who was your favorite heroine as a child? Samantha Parkington? Heidi? Anne Shirley? Nancy Drew? Lucy Pevensie? Ramona Quimby? Junie B....
Grace A. Johnson
Mar 103 min read
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know the novel | introduction
It's official. After spending three years on Bound and Determined and more or less dedicating this entire blog to talking about BAD in...
Grace A. Johnson
Oct 23, 20236 min read
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enemies-to-lovers: how to do it right
This romance trope everyone calls toxic is actually supposed to be one of the strongest and most beautiful relationships out there. Why?...
Grace A. Johnson
Feb 10, 20238 min read
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guest post: insight on strong heroines by rina blackstone bennet
I don’t usually do these things, you know. Write articles, I mean. Oh, wait. I’m supposed to introduce myself? I told you blighters I’m...
Grace A. Johnson
Feb 1, 202311 min read
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introducing lydia m. jupp (tell me you love me tour)
IT'S HERE!!! We've all been so busy during the duration of this tour, so we were unable to get Lydia's post together in time for her...
Grace A. Johnson
Jan 25, 20236 min read
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Romance Q&A Pt. 2: Cheesiness, Subplots, & Favorite Tropes
DUDE. Y'all gave me some TOUGH questions, lemme tell ya. I had to do a LOT of thinking on these, and I still don't think my answers are...
Grace A. Johnson
Aug 1, 202222 min read
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Romance Q&A Pt. 1: Married Couples, Subtlety, & the Importance of Romance
WHOA. Y'all, it's only been about a week since I posted my romance Q&A form...and I've already got dozens of questions! I just picked out...
Grace A. Johnson
Jul 25, 202218 min read
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The Importance of Differing Perspectives
Or, in more accurate terms, how your novel is like a potluck. *waves* Well, hello there, my lovelies! I'm just here to share with y'all a...
Grace A. Johnson
Jul 13, 202110 min read
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Meet My MC Linkup
I have a confession to make, guys. I stalk random bloggers, stow away on their linkups, and plunder their tags. Not really. In fact, I am...
Grace A. Johnson
Jan 25, 202114 min read
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