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Who Reads Romance?
Join us this Friday, April 1st, at 12:00 noon for a panel discussion about the wonderful world of romance readers! What: “Who Reads Romance?: Book Clubs, Book Stores, and Reader Communities” Who: Es Davis of Golden Fig Books and La Sheera Lee of Read You Later When: Friday, April 1, 12:00-1:00pm Where: Zoom, pre-registration required, […]
UNSUITABLE Wraps Up in 3 Exciting Events
Beginning this week, UNSUITABLE wraps up eight fabulous seasons of conversations about the romance fiction industry with three fantastic events. Join us on Friday, March 18th to learn about the “Hidden Histories” that acclaimed author Vanessa Riley weaves into her romance novels. On April 1st, Es Davis of Golden Fig Books and La Sheera Lee […]
UNSUITABLE’s 2022 Season Begins Friday 1/21!
UNSUITABLE returns on Friday, January 21st, with a wonderful new season, beginning with author Deborah Fletcher Mello who will talk with us about What Characterizes a Romance Novel? Negotiating Industry Norms and Expectations. All are welcome! Preregister here. UNSUITABLE events are free and open to the public. Find the complete season’s schedule and preregistration links […]
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT – Wednesday, March 24 at noon!
Join us on Wednesday, March 24th at noon EST for a creative writing chat with bestselling and award-winning historical romance author Caroline Linden as she shares her wisdom about creating heroes and heroines who leap off the page. Pre-registration is required: https://fsp.duke.edu/events/unsuitable-34-caroline-linden/ All are welcome!
Save the Date: March 22
On March 22 at 7pm EST, in a special evening event UNSUITABLE will welcome bestselling author Tracy Deonn for “Re-mixing a Legend: Young Adult Fantasy Fiction, Arthurian Legend, and Southern Black Girl Magic.” In 2020, Deonn’s novel Legendborn was an instant bestseller. A North Carolina native and UNC graduate, Deonn set this brilliant and utterly […]
It Starts Now!
Welcome! UNSUITABLE’s seventh year of conversations about women, history and popular fiction begins on Friday, February 19th, with author Robin Covington. Register now for… RESISTANCE ROMANCE A Conversation with Robin Covington Join us via Zoom on Friday, February 19, at noon EST for a conversation with bestselling author Robin Covington about writing fiction that celebrates […]
Schedule for Spring 2021
Join us this semester on Zoom as we celebrate diversity in romance fiction with special guests: February 19, “Resistance Romance” with Robin Covington, USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance. March 12, “Writing Closed-Door Romance” with Piper Huguley, award-winning author of historical fiction featuring African American characters. March 24, “Made For Each Other?: Developing Romance […]
Schedule Update for UNSUITABLE Events this Spring
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, we have had to cancel or make private the remaining events in the Spring 2020 UNSUITABLE series. Please join us in person in Spring 2021 for the continuation of our public speakers series. Until then, we hope you stay safe and well.
Cancelled: Pride and Prejudice Redux on March 16
Please note that the UNSUITABLE event “Pride and Prejudice Redux” featuring Uzma Jalaluddin and Eileen Chow, originally scheduled for March 16, has been cancelled due to Duke University’s extended spring break. The April 1 and April 13 events have not yet been cancelled or changed. Please consult the schedule closer to those dates. We look […]
Spring 2020 UNSUITABLE Event Schedule
The 2020 UNSUITABLE Series speakers have been announced! Join us this spring for exciting, informative and fun conversations with: February 5th – Kimberly Whalen, president of The Whalen Agency March 16 – Uzma Jalaluddin, author of Ayesha at Last April 1 – Deborah Fletcher Mello, author of Reunited by the Badge April 13 – […]
