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Please check out our shop and check back for items we offer to help fund our operations, support Romance writers, and celebrate the Romance genre! All proceeds go to the Inclusive Romance Project!
the inclusive heart test
For Editors, Book Reviewers, Bloggers, and Authors setting a standard against problematic Romance literature.
Maybe it’s time for the Romance genre to consider making its own “test” to review the standards we’re aiming for in measuring inclusion within a romance novel. It’s time that we put together some standards we’re looking for. Like all fiction genres, Romance has some cleanup to do for those who want the genre to be more inclusive.
This test is a new standard which helps articulate the inclusivity and equitable characterization for editors, sensitivity readers, and authors.
Just like not every film passes the Bechdel test, not every romance novel will pass the Heart test. Like everything in the media, the standard will be enforced by those who feel the standard actually matters.
Official IRP Tee
This shirt is the official swag of the Inclusive Romance Project. The project was established to provide a space for romance writers of marginalized and historically ignored identities to grow and thrive as authors through mentorship, camaraderie, and workshops.
100% of the proceeds from the sale of this shirt will go to the project to fund mentorship software, community events, and workshops. Because Happily Ever Afters (HEAs) are for everyone.
BadASS Romance Author Tee
For the badass, hard-working, intersectional feminist writer of romance fiction.
Soft tee with inclusive sizes and makes a great gift for the Romance author in your life!
Proceeds of this shirt sale will support the Inclusive Romance Project - a non-profit organization that provides a safe-space community, mentorship and industry workshops to romance authors of marginalized identities.
Romancelandia Forever 12 oz. tumbler
For romance readers, romance writers, and just those who respect and love the genre and community of Romance. This wine tumbler is double-insulated and features a see-through plastic lid with a hole for easy sipping. Capable of holding up to 12 oz., these wine tumblers are ideal for both hot and cold beverages.