We are now inviting submissions for the 2025 International Association for the Study of Popular Romance Conference. It will take place from June 24-26 2025 at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México in Mexico City, with a Zoom option for people … Continue reading →
Romance Area Conference of the Popular Culture Association (PCA/ACA) April 16-19, 2025 – New Orleans, Louisiana Disrobing the Trope It does not take an expert to see how important tropes currently are in the marketing of romantic media. Whether we’re talking … Continue reading →
We’re pleased to announce that IASPR’s 2025 conference will be held at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México in Mexico City! We’re working hard on the CFP and other details, so stay tuned for more information.
Continue reading →Valentine’s Day is coming up, and we’ve decided to celebrate by adding to public knowledge about popular romance media and expanding romance’s representation on Wikipedia, one of the world’s most frequently-accessed resources. Join us on February 14th/15th (depending on your … Continue reading →
Looking for a friendly romance conference to bridge the gap until the next IASPR gathering? One option is the Romance Area of the annual Popular Culture Association conference, which is co-chaired by IASPR Vice President Jodi McAlister and long-time IASPR … Continue reading →
There are so many romance novels in the world. How do you decide where to start reading? How do you decide what to recommend to your friends, family, or coworkers who are curious about the genre? What are the ins, … Continue reading →
Use this page to view the program for Romance Revitalised, or download the pdf here.
Continue reading →The ninth annual international conference on popular romance studies: Romance Revitalised Birmingham, UK, June 28-30 2023 Proposal deadline: December 31, 2022 This will be the first meeting of the International Association for the Study of Popular Romance in five years. … Continue reading →
The Popular Culture Association’s annual conference is divided into sub-areas representing different areas of scholarship. The Romance Area of PCA has become a regular gathering point for many emerging and established popular romance scholars. Romance Area Conference of the Popular … Continue reading →
International Association for the Study of Popular Romance: Secretary The International Association for the Study of Popular Romance (IASPR) is seeking a Secretary to join our Executive Committee. This is a volunteer position, with a two-year term. IASPR is a … Continue reading →
