Jo Coghlan Jo Coghlan i(A73862 works by)
Gender: Female
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1 The History Bubble : Negotiating Authenticity in Historical Romance Novels Lisa Hackett , Jo Coghlan , 2021 single work essay
— Appears in: M/C Journal , vol. 24 no. 1 2021;

'Many people’s knowledge of history is gleaned through popular culture. As a result there is likely a blurring of history with myth. This is one of the criticisms of historical romance novels, which blur historical details with fictional representations. As a result of this the genre is often dismissed from serious academic scholarship. The other reason for its disregard may be that it is largely seen as women’s fiction. As ‘women’s fiction’ it is largely relegated to that of ‘low culture’ and considered to have little literary value. Yet the romance genre remains popular and lucrative. Research by the Romance Writers of America in 2016 found that the genre represents 23% of the US fiction market and generates in excess of US$1 billion per year (Romance Writers of America). Since the onset of COVID-19, sales of romance novels in the US have soared, increasing by 17% between January and May 2020. The most popular genre was the historical romance genre. In total during that period, 16.2 million romance e-books were purchased by consumers (NPD). Yet despite its popularity, romance fiction remains stuck in the pulp fiction bubble. This article draws upon an international survey conducted in June 2020 by the authors. The study aimed to understand how readers of historical romance novels (n=813) engage with historical representations in popular culture, and how they navigate issues of authenticity.' (Introduction)
1 y separately published work icon M/C Journal Rage vol. 22 no. 1 Denise N. Rall (editor), Jo Coghlan (editor), 2019 18599948 2019 periodical issue criticism
1 y separately published work icon Seeking Refuge : Asylum Seekers and Politics in a Globalising World Andrew Wells (editor), John Minns (editor), Jo Coghlan (editor), Wollongong : University of Wollongong Press , 2005 Z1853411 2005 selected work non-fiction 'A direct look at refugee and humanitarian issues challenging Australia and the world. Detainees tell their own stories in frank interviews. Expert contributors, including Tessa Morris-Suzuki, Andrew Wells and Carmen Lawrence, analyse the role of governments and the UN, as well as the manipulation of public opinion.'
Source: Trove
1 3 y separately published work icon Switched Jo Coghlan , Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2003 Z1022562 2003 single work children's fiction science fiction children's
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