Romantasy author Stacey McEwan says genre faces stigma with older readers

Stacey McEwan, a rising star in the romantasy genre, commented on the difficulty of recommending such books to conservative audiences, using the example of not recommending "Fifty Shades of Grey" to a Catholic grandmother. Her remarks highlight the ongoing stigma and generational divides in reading preferences within the fantasy and romance crossover genre. This matters as romantasy gains popularity, sparking discussions about audience perception and marketing.

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