We are now inviting submissions for the eleventh International Association for the Study of Popular Romance Conference, taking place June 29-July 1 2027, at Universidad de Oviedo in Spain. We welcome submissions for papers, panels, or workshops delivered in English … Continue reading →
Click here to see the full program for the IASPR 2025 conference. If you’re registered, you should have received an email with the program and Zoom details for hybrid access. We’re looking forward to seeing all of our attendees either … Continue reading →
If you’re planning to attend the IASPR 2025 conference in Mexico City in person, we have a new page for you full of lodging, food, and tourism information! Registration remains open [update: registration is now closed] for both in-person and … Continue reading →
Registration is now open for the IASPR 2025 Conference in Mexico City, June 24-26 2025. Our theme for the 2025 IASPR conference is Romantic Regions, thinking through the evolving relationships between romance, place, and space, building on the previous two … Continue reading →
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 →
