Reading Romances discussion

Hello,

My name is Stephanie Moody and I am an avid romance reader and an assistant professor in the program of Literacy, Rhetoric, and Social Practice at Kent State University.

I am conducting a study about the literacy practices of romance readers, romance authors, and employees of the romance fiction industry. I am looking for volunteers (age 18 and over) who would be interested in participating.

So much has already been written about mainstream popular romance novels (i.e. Harlequin romance novels, heterosexual characters, and romance novels available for purchase in bookstores and supermarkets). While I’d be happy to talk about these novels, I am especially interested in speaking with individuals who read, write, or otherwise work with non-mainstream romance novels and/or non-traditional publishing venues.

Romance readers will be asked to complete a very brief online survey as well as two, one-on-one interviews (in person, via Skype, or by phone). Each interview will last approximately one hour.

Romance authors and employees of the romance fiction industry (editors, agents, marketing specialists, etc.) will be asked to complete a very brief online survey as well as a single, one-on-one interview (in person, via Skype, or by phone). The interview will last 1-2 hours.

You will be compensated with a $25 Amazon gift card for your time.

If you are interested or have any questions, please email me at smoody7@kent.edu

This study has been approved by Kent State University.

Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,
Stephanie Moody
Assistant Professor
Department of English
Kent State University
smoody7@kent.edu

Stephanie, mine are pretty traditional, but I know people. ;) Do you mind if I pass this on?

Yes, please do so. Thank you so much!

Hi Stephanie,
can you tell me what you mean by non traditional? i might be interested if it is along th lines of what i am reading. :)

tammy ramey
trvlagnt1t@yahoo.com

Hi Tammy,

Actually, I'm trying to leave those categories open and let study participants themselves decide what they think is non-traditional. If you think you qualify, send me an email!

All the best,
Stephanie