A romance novelist spoke out about racism. An uproar ensued
(The Guardian Books News)

Trade group representing 10,000 writers decided to punish author Courtney Milan, prompted a reversal, fierce debate and resignationsFor years, romance publishing has been roiled by an increasingly fierce debate over the ways an industry largely controlled by white women has treated authors of color. Now, the romance industry´s largest trade group is facing backlash for trying to formally discipline a best-selling author for calling another author´s book a `fucking racist mess`. Related: Fifty shades of white: the long fight against racism in romance novels Continue reading...