Loved watching your Tedx. Quite the experience isn't it. I did one some years a go on Failure and thoroughly enjoyed it even though I was scared shitless 😂
Thanks for putting the work in behind the scenes to get this talk prepared, Caroline, it's no easy feat! You went in a totally different direction than I was expecting, but it was thought-provoking and I loved it.
The changes you describe taking place in the romance genre reminded me of a trend which occurred in wider society (at least, in the universe of business buzzwords). We were taught to abandon the formerly sacrosanct Golden Rule (treat others how YOU like to be treated) in favor of the more considerate Platinum Rule (treat others how THEY like to be treated).
In one breath, the entire service industry realized its thousand year-old rule was self-centered.
Thank you so much, Stephen! Agreed, the golden rule does have a loophole that requires we acknowledge that other people may have different desires than our own. Here‘s to us using writing to help everyone have a safe space to enjoy. 💗
I enjoyed this a lot. As someone who reads widely, it’s good to hear others talk about getting out of their norm and reading other voices and stories that will get people out of their comfort zones
I LOVE this Ted talk. Brilliant and interesting discussion of representation and how books can empower women and change the world, change the narratives. I hadn't even considered these differences before but I love a good rom com for the lovely escapism – and there are so many women who write rom coms with important themes, too. I haven't read many of the bodice-ripping sorts of romance, but I'm all for everyone loving what they read, no matter what that is.
Great talk you gave. Trying different genres is a good way to find out what you actually like to read. I have a wide assortment but mostly steer away from romance, horror and sci-fi.
If you haven’t tried romance or sci-fi recently, there’s gorgeous stuff happening there. (Horror is also thriving, but I can’t recommend much since I‘m too much of a scaredy cat to enjoy it 😹)
Your talk was wonderful, so well thought out and beautifully expressed. I do read wide but don’t always think about why it’s important, thank you for the reminder.
Loved watching your Tedx. Quite the experience isn't it. I did one some years a go on Failure and thoroughly enjoyed it even though I was scared shitless 😂
https://youtu.be/PWhjzFwn9Js?si=NOI8iXX0DX0w-loy
Thank you Miranda! It is an intense process indeed. Congrats on yours — it's quite a moment getting up there, but what a relief when it's over, right?
Fantastic!
Thank you so much, Kathy!
Thanks for putting the work in behind the scenes to get this talk prepared, Caroline, it's no easy feat! You went in a totally different direction than I was expecting, but it was thought-provoking and I loved it.
The changes you describe taking place in the romance genre reminded me of a trend which occurred in wider society (at least, in the universe of business buzzwords). We were taught to abandon the formerly sacrosanct Golden Rule (treat others how YOU like to be treated) in favor of the more considerate Platinum Rule (treat others how THEY like to be treated).
In one breath, the entire service industry realized its thousand year-old rule was self-centered.
Thank you so much, Stephen! Agreed, the golden rule does have a loophole that requires we acknowledge that other people may have different desires than our own. Here‘s to us using writing to help everyone have a safe space to enjoy. 💗
I enjoyed this a lot. As someone who reads widely, it’s good to hear others talk about getting out of their norm and reading other voices and stories that will get people out of their comfort zones
Yes- reading w i d e is so transformative. It‘s my favorite. Glad you enjoyed this!
Brilliant Ted talk, Caroline! Great delivery and points to back up your premise.
Thank you, Nikki!
I LOVE this Ted talk. Brilliant and interesting discussion of representation and how books can empower women and change the world, change the narratives. I hadn't even considered these differences before but I love a good rom com for the lovely escapism – and there are so many women who write rom coms with important themes, too. I haven't read many of the bodice-ripping sorts of romance, but I'm all for everyone loving what they read, no matter what that is.
Delighted that this spoke to you, Elaine! There’a been such a shift in romance in recent decades. We can escape and grow at the same time now- heaven.
Great talk you gave. Trying different genres is a good way to find out what you actually like to read. I have a wide assortment but mostly steer away from romance, horror and sci-fi.
Thank you, by the way. So glad you enjoyed the talk!
If you haven’t tried romance or sci-fi recently, there’s gorgeous stuff happening there. (Horror is also thriving, but I can’t recommend much since I‘m too much of a scaredy cat to enjoy it 😹)
Your talk was wonderful, so well thought out and beautifully expressed. I do read wide but don’t always think about why it’s important, thank you for the reminder.