What We Are Reading Today: ‘Love in the Time of Self-Publishing’

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Updated 18 June 2024

What We Are Reading Today: ‘Love in the Time of Self-Publishing’

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Author: CHRISTINE M. LARSON

As writers, musicians, online content creators, and other independent workers fight for better labor terms, romance authors offer a powerful example—and a cautionary tale—about self-organization and mutual aid in the digital economy.

In “Love in the Time of Self-Publishing,” Christine Larson traces the 40-year history of Romancelandia, a sprawling network of romance authors, readers, editors, and others, who formed a unique community based on openness and collective support.