Terrisha Buckley Terrisha Buckley

My Gripes with J.K. Rowling and the Harry Potter Franchise

Rowling’s problematic behavior is nothing new. People are executing a lot of mental gymnastics to find ways to enjoy her work without patronizing the problematic human being. Unfortunately, they are going to fail because her work is problematic and has been…ALL ALONG!

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Terrisha Buckley Terrisha Buckley

Book Review: Tender Is the Flesh

"Tender Is the Flesh” is not your average meat-less propaganda. It’s normalcy in the face of questionable transitions offers deep challenges, yet it is so well written and compelling that you have to see the end.

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Terrisha Buckley Terrisha Buckley

Know Thy Audience

Knowing your audience is one of the first things they teach when it comes to selling anything. For me that was the easiest answer I could come up with.

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The Scandal of an Illustrated Cover

The latest gripe against romance novelists is the use of illustrated covers, which could be a lure to children that read chapter books. Check out my thoughts on the topic.

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Reviewing Books is Harder Than It Looks

Writing book reviews is not something to be taken lightly. As a writer that has received some opinions in person and online, it is harder for me to review someone else’s books when I know what it’s like. With that being said, I have a few stipulations.

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Why I’ll Never Do a DEI Talk

There was a time when DEI was the major push everywhere! Now, there is this push for additional letters as if we’ve accomplished the first three. <eye roll> Anyway, while I believe the concept is important, the approach is highly flawed. Here is why I will never do a DEI talk.

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Terrisha Buckley Terrisha Buckley

Are Romance Novels Porn?!?!

A conversation that frequently floats to the top of the conversation among romance readers and writers. “Are we consuming or writing pornographic material?” While most people don’t necessarily voice it that way <smirks>, in general that is the heart of the conversation. Here is my input on the subject.

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Terrisha Buckley Terrisha Buckley

The Menu: Movie Analysis

Settle in for a long one. This is my breakdown and analysis of the movie, “The Menu,” staring Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy. Come join me in the weeds of some subtext and hidden gems.

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