That Rom Com Pod
Marriage of Convenience (with Jodi McAlister)
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Overview
Jodi McAlister explores romance in academia through her novel An Academic Affair, blending rivals-to-lovers and marriage of convenience.
Takeaways
  • Jodi McAlister transitioned from early modern literature to romance studies, using her PhD to explore love, sex, and popular culture academically.
  • An Academic Affair centers on academic rivals Sadie Shaw and Jonah Fisher, competing for scarce permanent positions, forced into marriage via partner hire.
  • Jodi blends realistic academic pressures and romance tropes with audience-aware, layered storytelling, including Easter eggs connecting her novels.
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    The Fragility of Society and the Pendulum of ChangeThe Fragility of Society and the Pendulum of ChangeThe Fragility of Society and the Pendulum of ChangeThe Fragility of Society and the Pendulum of Change
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