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RP Halloween Cosplay for Charity!
A reader wrote in to let us know about an awesome project: using RP cosplay to teach kids about badass women, supporting a Kenyan orphanage in the process!
Introducing the Master List of Historical Women in Combat
Women have been in combat roles since the dawn of civilization. Here's proof.
Rejected Princesses Theatre: La Maupin's Guide to Online Dating
In which Julie "La Maupin" d'Aubigny gives some stellar love life advice. Well, some love life advice. Uh. Let's just go with advice.
Announcing the full Table of Contents - and the contest winner!
At long last, the remainder of the table of contents are revealed!
Two Big Announcements (and One Smaller One)
There's going to be a second book. :) But that's not the only treat you're getting!
Rejected Princess Theatre: The Bet
In which Julie "La Maupin" d'Aubigny, and Catalina "The Lieutenant Nun" de Erauso have a friendly wager.
Hello NPR!
After an interview with NPR’s All Things Considered, I thought it best to post a followup.
Rejected Princess Theatre: Risky Business
In which the Rejected Princesses learn to play Risk.
RP Theatre: Negotiation Tactics!
In which the RPs teach you how to negotiate!
The RP Store is Now Open!
Just in time for the holidays, I've updated the RP store with all manner of posters, t-shirts, and the like!
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