Laura Vivanco
Independent scholar of popular romance fiction (https://www.vivanco.me.uk/), member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Popular Romance Studies (https://www.jprstudies.org/)
My database of scholarship about romance novels: https://rsdb.vivanco.me.uk
Starter Packs
Created by Laura Vivanco (1)
Romance Scholars
A starter pack of people who have produced/are producing academic studies of popular romance fiction and librarians who contribute to romance scholarship. There's overlap between the two, obviously.
@quinnae.com
Sociologist, Mistress of Information Systems || Techy TransLatina Ph.D Candidate @UW iSchool || The Saturday Paper VG Columnist || Contributing Editor Liberal Currents ||📍Seattle || 🏳️⚧️ || Author of LOG OFF; order here! https://www.littlepuss.net/shop
@khandozo.bsky.social
Last name is two words, one name: Hanley Cardozo. I teach writing and literature and study Victorian brutes. Website: khandozo.com
@houseofcommons.parliament.uk
Where elected MPs represent the public, legislate, and scrutinise the Government. Find out more about their work and how Parliament happens.
@onekind.org
Since 1911, our mission has been to end cruelty to wild, companion, wild and farmed animals, and animals used in research 🦊🐷🐶🐟 Join us in working to improve the lives of animals in Scotland, and beyond🐾 www.onekind.org/
@naomiaklein.bsky.social
New here. Doppelganger. This Changes Everything. The Shock Doctrine. No Logo. On Fire. UBC Professor of Climate Justice. 🔗 naomiklein.org 📬 news.naomiklein.org/newsletter
@scottishtrans.bsky.social
Working for gender identity and gender reassignment equality and rights in Scotland. Part of @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social https://www.scottishtrans.org/
@fangirlresearch.bsky.social
Final year fan studies PhD student studying fangirls @ University of Huddersfield, girlhoods, popular music, fan activism, celebrity etc Uni of Leeds and Emerson College alum, from LA now cozying up in the Yorkshire countryside. Queer autistic disabled
@privateeyenews.bsky.social
Britain's best-selling news and current affairs magazine with a unique mix of jokes and investigative journalism. Website: https://private-eye.co.uk Subscribe: http://subsonline.co.uk
@quaker.org.uk
Faith community grounded in stillness. We believe in working together to create a more just, equal and peaceful world. Quakers in Britain, Friends House, NW1 2BJ. www.quaker.org.uk
@middlebrownetwork.bsky.social
The Middlebrow Network focuses on research about the loaded and disreputable term 'middlebrow'. To join our mailing list, contact middlebrow@hotmail.co.uk. middlebrownetwork.com
@maryrosemuseum.bsky.social
Home of Henry VIII's favourite ship, the Mary Rose, which sank off the English coast in 1545 after a 34 year long career. #Portsmouth's top visitor attraction on TripAdvisor. Part of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
@barnsleymuseums.bsky.social
Sharing stories from our collections and our five free to visit venues across Barnsley; Cannon Hall Museum, The Cooper Gallery, Experience Barnsley Museum, Worsbrough Mill & Elsecar Heritage Centre www.barnsley-museums.com
@electoralreform.bsky.social
The Electoral Reform Society is an independent organisation leading the campaign for your democratic rights. Sign up for updates: http://ers.tools/subscribe
@weightogo.bsky.social
Not your average refill shop: hot sauces, Mexican groceries, coffee, peanut butter and more! Located on Leith Walk in Edinburgh, across from Pilrig St. Our website : weightogo.co.uk
@cognissart.mastodon.art.ap.brid.gy
Alison Wake, Peak District Textile Artist #FineArtInStitch My textile artworks are hand stitched, predominantly using locally sourced, hand dyed wool. Using a […] [bridged from https://mastodon.art/@cognissart on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/ ]
@meganoconnorart.ca
I draw wildlife with coloured pencils using my own photos and observations as a reference (unless otherwise stated). Toronto, Canada. https://meganoconnorart.ca
@thecccuk.bsky.social
The UK’s independent adviser on tackling climate change. https://www.theccc.org.uk/
@a-warm-garlic-yurt.bsky.social
Spreading joy through art 🧶❤️ Embroidery and fiber artist 🪡🧵 In the Pacific Northwest (Bothell, WA) 🌧️ Find embroidery patterns (no finished pieces, sorry!) in my shop 📦 www.etsy.com/shop/LauraMbroidery
@dgb-langlitcult.bsky.social
Modern Languages, Literary and Cultural Studies at De Gruyter Brill @degruyterbrill.bsky.social. Posts on books, journals and news by our editors.
@valeriefrankel.bsky.social
👨🎓Professor, 📚author of 100 books on drwho💫starwars✨outlander #sfwa🚀 #scbwi #kidlit Cali https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B004KMCLQK pitch me on #academic #Jewish #sff https://rowman.com/Action/SERIES/_/LEXJSF/Jewish-Science-Fiction-and-Fantasy
@jm930.bsky.social
@ailsaboyd.bsky.social
Victorian art history, design, literature, house history, Scottish heritage #retrofirst
@mariabbutler.bsky.social
Postdoctoral researcher at the Centre of Cultural Analytics, UCD. Other research interests include Irish studies, commercial fiction and literary activism
@republiccampaign.bsky.social
Republic campaigns to abolish the British monarchy in favour of a democratic republic. Join us today: http://republic.org.uk/join
@bookthingo.bsky.social
Romance book reader. Lapsed blogger and podcaster. Micro reviews: https://www.instagram.com/bookthingo Podcast: https://bookthingo.libsyn.com/
@natlibscot.bsky.social
Scotland’s living memory. If you can think of it, we probably have it.
@janinetails.bsky.social
✨Zookeeper ✨Embroidery artist ✨Needlefelis on Instagram, Youtube ✨ needlefelis.etsy.com
@jdevinembroidery.bsky.social
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@thistlesandthread.bsky.social
🗝️ old victorian lady in a millennial’s body 🪡 pretty much always stitching 📚 pairs well with books IG: @thistles.and.thread
@zeebamdotcom.bsky.social
oHai! I’m Bettina and I make intricate stumpwork embroidery that usually takes 100+ hours to complete. I also created the thread tracking app, Threadster. Check out IG for the latest WIP update! 🪡✨ https://www.zeebam.com/zeebamdotcom
@salleymavor.bsky.social
Artist and children's book illustrator who creates 3-dimensional hand-stitched miniature worlds. Website: weefolkstudio.com Shop: https://salleymavor.etsy.com
@oxfamgb.bsky.social
The official account of Oxfam Great Britain. Oxfam is a global community of people who believe in a kinder, and radically better world, where everyone has the power to thrive not just survive.
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
Leader of @LibDems.org.uk, husband, father, carer, and MP for Kingston & Surbiton. Promoted by Liberal Democrats, 1 Vincent Square, SW1P 2PN.
@lothianbuses.bsky.social
This is the official page for Lothian Buses. Visit www.lothianbuses.co.uk to learn more.
@adapalmer.bsky.social
Novelist (SF, fantasy), historian (Renaissance Europe, intellectual history, Italy, classical reception), composer (filk, Viking stuff), disability (chronic pain), manga/anime (Tezuka), food, cool photos of history (#SomethingBeautiful) Blog exurbe.com
@edicaucus.bsky.social
The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Caucus. Multidisciplinary project, funded by UKRI and British Academy, to create inclusive careers across the research and innovation systems in the UK. edicaucus.ac.uk
@artbyemilytull.bsky.social
Portrait and wildlife artist. Commissions welcome www.emilytull.co.uk
@stitcherchris.bsky.social
She/her Embroiderer, RSN Diploma student, con law curious, science and technology worklife. Support Trans Rights 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
@38degrees.bsky.social
People-powered campaigning for a fairer, more sustainable UK 🧡 Start your petition 👉 http://38d.gs/oOo Media enquiries 📧 press@38degrees.org.uk
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social
We provide over 700 services to Scotland’s capital city. Follow for news and information on life in Edinburgh. If you have a service question, please contact us: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/contact
@ntbcc.bsky.social
Community Council, representing residents, helping Edinburgh’s New Town and Broughton become a better place. Meets 2nd Monday of the month – details on website (www.ntbcc.org.uk)
@vaginamuseum.bsky.social
World's first bricks and mortar museum dedicated to vaginas, vulvas and the gynae anatomy. Website: https://www.vaginamuseum.co.uk/ Other social links: https://beacons.ai/v_museum
@miriameburstein.bsky.social
English professor, Victorianist, inveterate book-buyer
@thegoodbadbook.bsky.social
Collection Development Librarian and Bibliophile always in search of an obscure 1920s-1930s romance novel
@therestpolitics.bsky.social
A view on politics at home & abroad, while bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably with Rory Stewart & Campbell Claret. Powered by Fuse Energy⚡ https://linktr.ee/RestIsPolitics