Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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This week, MacKenzie Green and I talk with Bridget Howard about her new Romantasy Lovers' Journal.

Listen to hear about:

Bridget’s journey from book blogger to Bookstagram creator to marketing professional for publishers and authors

How romantasy evolved from YA and paranormal roots into today’s booming genre

Why romantasy, fantasy, and romance deserve the same literary analysis and cultural respect as “serious” fiction

The creation of the Romantasy Lover's Reading Journal and how it helps both seasoned readers and newcomers engage more deeply

Beginner-friendly romantasy recommendations, from gateway reads like ACOTAR to duologies and standalones

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