a run-by update

I was trying to think of what to write of Courtney Milan's newest romance novel, The Duke Who Didn't. Fluffy usually isn't a word used for stories that include moments of delving into how racism affects character development, but then again, most historical romances don't explore racism at all. So I'm going to say it: this book is SO FLUFFY! I really liked it, and given a couple of revelatory moments that happen, I think it will be a fun re-read.

A related link: author Alyssa Cole is a friend of Courtney Milan. Cole is the one who--with Milan's permission--leaked the Romance Writers of America's judgment against Milan in late 2019. Cole talks about the RWA, Milan, her own writing, and chickens! One Romance Novelist’s Fight for Diverse Love Stories. Her newest novel, a thriller, sounds interesting.

Currently, I'm stuck in "not actually finishing the books I started" mode (other than Milan's newest). I'm blaming DEVOLSON--the Dark, Evil Vortex of late September, October, and November. Also, a global pandemic resulting in major shifts in teaching practices that have left us struggling to meet the needs of our students in an impossible situation. Y'know. THAT stuff.