Jaycee Jarvis defines the role of the beta hero in romantic fantasy and fantasy romance, and makes some book recommendations!
Jaycee Jarvis: In Defense of Beta Heroes
Romance Tropes
Janeen Ippolito: Write a Good Loser: Love Triangles Beyond the Indecisive Protagonist
Janeen Ippolito explains why love triangles, despite getting a bad rap, can add to a good story.
Ines Johnson: Girl On Her Own Horse (Tropes in Fantasy Romance)
Ines Johnson discusses the evolution of the Cinderella story and the rise of the “Girl on her own horse” trope.
Claire Luana: On Romance Tropes
Claire Luana discusses romance tropes and makes recommendations.