Romance scholar Eric Selinger explores different questions that have been asked about popular romance (not enough), how romance research has come in waves (three, to be precise), and asks "how can I make this romance more interesting?" (you always can).Show Notes:Shelf Love:Sign up for the email newsletter list | Website | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads | Email: Andrea@shelflovepodcast.com58 Romance Novellas For A Quick Hit of HopeCheck out Shelf Love’s updated website including the transcript for this episodeShelf Love episodes with transcriptsGuest: Eric SelingerDePaul website | Twitter | Routledge Research Companion to Popular Romance FictionEric also lent his expertise to the Modern Romance Canon episode.Notes:Stephanie Burt Don't Read PoetryMichael Moorcock SFF book by Mark ScrogginsWhat is it Then Between Us: Traditions of Love in American Poetry by Eric SelingerEric's Researching the Romance 2018 Talk: How can I make this more interesting? Also, My Beautiful Enemy!Video with Eric Selinger from the Popular Romance ProjectIASPR Digital Showcase 2020 Conference: View every presentation here!Become a member! I became a member as an "independent scholar" for just $25.