Meet our secret romance novelist, a part-time teacher who found a way to make some extra cash by self-publishing her own romance novels. Her partner, an art enthusiast, was supportive of her writing passion, but little did he know that she was hiding a steamy secret. When he finally discovered her side hustle, he was devastated, accusing her of betrayal and calling her a ‘literary fraud.’ But is she really the one to blame here? Let’s dive into their story and find out. ️♀️
Love and Domestic Bliss
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Artsy Conversations
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The Secret Side Hustle
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A Stable Income
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The Art of Deception
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The Big Reveal
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Accusations Fly! ️
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Defending Herself ️
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The Aftermath ️
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Love, Betrayal, and Steamy Novels
So, our secret romance novelist found herself in hot water when her partner discovered her hidden side hustle. He accused her of lying, being a fraud, and contributing to the destruction of art. In defense, she fired back with some harsh words about his cushy job and lack of understanding. Now, their relationship is on shaky ground, and we’re left wondering if she’s really the one at fault. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this steamy situation…
NTA. Commenter calls out elitist artist boyfriend for genre bias.

Embrace your writing abilities and forget the pretentious partner.

Don’t let your husband’s pretentiousness dim your artistic accomplishments!

Romance novelist defends her work against ‘book police’ boyfriend

Don’t judge a book by its cover

Don’t let anyone shame you for making a living!

Dump the pretentious wanker and find someone who supports you
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Encouraging support for writing a successful breakup novel

Romance novelist defended against art snobs.

Celebrating earning income from writing and comparing to Alexander Dumas.

Artsy snob gets called out, commenter says NTA

Embrace your success and ignore the art snobs!

Don’t let anyone bring you down for doing what you love!

Don’t let anyone shame you for making money from your art!
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Erotica publisher supports secret writing, respecting author’s privacy

Book burning revenge? Which *Infinite Jest* copy?

Professional novelist receives support after being called out by jealous partner

Making money from a harmless, pleasant product with small impact

NTA. A supportive partner is more important than a pretentious one

Finding your niche: even a fat cat can do it!

Misogyny in romance genre? NTA and double f**k that dude

Artistic differences cause literary snobbery

Don’t let the literary snobs get you down! Keep gaining experience.

Aspiring writer praises novelist for success, but disapproves of bf

Dump him! NTA for standing up to art elitists.

Value of art is in the eye of the beholder

Encouraging support for a secret romance novelist’s passion for writing

Supportive commenters defend author’s right to privacy and passion.

Romance novels bring joy to readers. NTA for pursuing passion.

Support for emotional reaction to unprovoked attack.

Don’t let anyone stifle your creativity!

You deserve someone who’s proud of your success!

Partner’s elitism exposed in secret novelist’s NTA comment.

Embracing the judgmental spirit, fellow NTA receives validation

NTA. Easy reading smut is a valid genre. Lose the prick.

Partner shames author for writing romance novels. Dump him.

Romance novelist not at fault for not disclosing genre

Self-publishing tips and a pretentious partner? Not the a**hole.

Partner insecure about novelist career, NTA for pursuing passion

Perspective is key! NTA comment shuts down entitled partner

Discover a supportive community of romance novelists and embrace it!

Romance novelist defends passion against judgmental critic

Dump the pretentious d*ck and get a vibrator instead!

A hilarious inquiry about a scandalous book title.

Fiancé supports secret erotica writing, but not everyone is understanding
