Romance Writers of America rescinds award for Christian novel as publisher defends it
RNS Days after announcing At Love’s Command by Karen Witemeyer as the best romance with religious or spiritual elements of 2021 in its inaugural Vivian Awards, Romance Writers of America has rescinded the award. The decision follows criticism from readers and other romance authors that the Christian romance novel, which opens with a scene depicting […]
After award win in the US, Christian romance novel draws criticism for “romanticised genocide” of Native Americans
RNS Christian romance novels are generally known for their more “wholesome” take on the genre. But this year’s winner of the Romance Writers of America’s Vivian Award for best romance with religious or spiritual elements has still managed to stir controversy. “At Love’s Command” by Karen Witemeyer. The book – At Love’s Command by Karen Witemeyer […]