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Amanda Diehl

Amanda Diehl escaped to Boston to get her MA in Publishing & Writing. Though she loves her new home in the Northeast, she will forever mourn the loss of Publix and sweet tea. As for Amanda’s voracious love of reading, she got it from her mama, though her favorite genres are romance, horror, and the occasional memoir. She reviews romance novels for Smart Bitches, Trashy Books, and when she’s able to scrounge together some free time, you can find her napping in front of the TV with the latest trashy reality show or scarfing down brunch-related foods. Twitter: _ImAnAdult

Blurbs: (Huh) What Are They Good For?

As a reader, I tend to have blinders on when it comes to blurbs. From a consumer standpoint, I think ...

Show and Tell: Our Favorite Autographed Books (Part Two)

Over a year ago, Becky posted a great collection of autographed books from fellow Rioters. But it’s been twelve months, which ...

Riot Round-Up: The Best Books We Read in August

We asked our contributors to share the best book they read this month. We’ve got fiction, nonfiction, YA, and much, ...

The Thrill of the (Used Bookstore) Hunt

I’m stubborn in life. I’m stubborn with my habits.  I’m just plain stubborn. So of course this would extend to ...

Safe, Sane, & Consensual BDSM Erotica

With the recent unveiling of the Fifty Shades of Grey movie trailer, conversation has turned once again to the controversial contents ...

Romance 101: Marriages of Convenience

For those who have waded into the waters of historical romance, it’s nearly impossible to overlook the “marriage of convenience” ...

Euphemisms For Body Parts In Romance Novels : A Ranking

When it comes to sexy times in romance novels, clinical and anatomical descriptions can really ruin the mood. So it’s ...

Kick-Ass Female Ensembles in Graphic Novels

With Marvel dominating the box office as of late, there’s no shortage on ensemble, male-heavy superhero casts. For those of ...