#The Ripped Bodice

The Future of The Ripped Bodice Diversity Report

The Ripped Bodice's State of Racial Diversity in Romance Report has faced criticism for lack of transparency in its methods. What's next?

Second Annual Ripped Bodice Awards for Excellence in Romantic Fiction Announced

The 2020 Ripped Bodice Award winners for Excellence in Romantic Fiction were announced on Sunday morning for Valentine's Day.

The Ripped Bodice Bookstore Announces New Award for Romance Fiction

The Ripped Bodice bookstore announced a new award: The Ripped Bodice Awards for Excellence in Romantic Fiction. Check out the panel of judges!

Completely Distracted By Things

Jess and Trisha preview their When In Romance book club discussion, chat about what they’re reading, and do quick takes on topics including bad takes on romance covers, an exciting time in romance film and TV development, and when is the right time for Christmas cowboys (spoiler alert: not yet).

The Ripped Bodice’s 2017 Diversity in Romance Report

The romance industry is publishing fewer titles by diverse authors, despite The Ripped Bodice's bestsellers being mostly by people of color.

The Ripped Bodice: A Kickstarter for a Romance Bookstore