Whoa!nus: FanFic-uary Dawns
Whoa!nus: FanFic-uary Dawns

As we pass into the ultimate HURT / COMFORT month, we feel called to speak on a subject near and dear. The kissin' cousin of our beloved Romance Genre - FAN FICTION.

How does cultural context inform fic and romance? Do you need to be a fan to enjoy fic? Why has this taken us so long?

We will interrogate the boundaries of fic and romance via a beloved object- one of Isabeau's fave fics - "Rough Magic" by gondalsqueen on Archive of Our Own.

We will compare the (slightly) alternate universes of fan fiction and romance, or should we say the fic to 'mance pipeline, via "The Love Hypothesis" by Ali Hazelwood.

And lastly, we will consume and critique a fic recommended by YOU, the listener.

This is sure to be as fluffy as it is angsty, Whoa!mantics.

Please DM us your fic recs on Twitter, @mance_whoa, or IG @whoamance. You can also email your recomendations to whoamancemail@gmail.com

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Ep. 147: Hand Stuff - "A Rose In Winter" by Kathleen Woodiwiss
Ep. 147: Hand Stuff - "A Rose In Winter" by Kathleen Woodiwiss

Sometimes it gets cold enough in winter that you want to wear a hat on a hat. Times like that call for cozy romps like A ROSE IN WINTER by KATHLEEN WOODIWISS.

Erienne is the prettiest gal in town, so her father - The Self-Same Mayor of Mawbry - has no problem auctioning her off to the mysterious and masked Lord Saxton. Problem is, she's still got butterflies over her family's sworn nemesis and noted American Christopher Seton. Also Seton and Saxton are cousins. Also the town is full of highwaymen. Also Saxton's home keeps getting burned down. Also, Seton's a ship captain. Also...

Why is it always Beauty and the Beast (even when it isn't)? How can we reconcile the perpetuating sins of our canon? Why is it, in spite of all that, SO GOOD?

File down the pointy edges and crack those knuckles, this hand stuff is serious.

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Whoa!nus: From Us (202)2 You - Year in Review
Whoa!nus: From Us (202)2 You - Year in Review

Don't know about you, but we're feeling '22 '23.

It is that time of year, when we reflect on the past and don shades to look into our bright, bright future. Is a year-in-review cliche? YES! But it isn't like we're doing a clip show or anything. These are FRESH and HOT takes, not just on the books, but romance culture and our own backlog.

Join us as we get heated, remorseful, baffled, joyful while dishing on...

Hardest and softest Whoa! / No of 2022

Sexiest part and weirdest parts we read this year

Most surprising book

Favoritest MCs

What we want more of in 2023, and what we could use a lot less of in 2022

...AND SO MUCH MORE!

Those who forget history are doomed, positively doomed to repeat it. So join us as we take out doom insurance.

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