The Gender Politics of Vamprism

Book Talk for BookTok

Cloud10

Arts, Books

4.8 • 642 Ratings

🗓️ 5 March 2026

⏱️ 61 minutes

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In this Thursday episode of Book Talk for BookTok, we bring an academic lens to bookish culture, genre fiction, and the conversations shaping romance and romantasy today. Our podcast blends literary analysis, cultural criticism, and emotional honesty. We treat romance, romantasy, and fanfiction as genres worthy of serious discussion, not just quick takes. This episode is part of our Subtext Society series, inspired by The Subtext Society Journal. The Subtext Society Journal is a collaborative publication dedicated to thoughtful essays on romance, romantasy, fan culture, and publishing ethics. We explore moral questions, genre evolution, power dynamics, and the real-world impact of stories, guided by values of literary rigor without gatekeeping, community over hierarchy, and ethics-first analysis. Today’s discussion focuses on Jac's master's dissertation: “The Gender Politics of Vamprism" How to participate: Send your theories and spicy takes by commenting on this episode, DMing us, or using the form on our website. The Subtext Society Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We’re thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We’re publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Sponsor: Vionic Use code BOOKTALK at checkout for 15% off your entire order at ⁠⁠⁠www.vionicshoes.com⁠⁠⁠ when you log into your account. 1 time use only. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booktalkforbooktok.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hi, I'm Taylor.
0:01.4	And I'm Kendra.
0:02.3	We are the host of Camp Chaos, where we celebrate the wild ride of modern womanhood.
0:06.6	We are moms, but also so much more than that.
0:09.2	Join us as we dish on motherhood, life's ups and downs, and all things pop culture that we know you want to talk about.
0:15.0	With special guests and expert insights, we're here to empower you through the chaos of everyday life.
0:20.3	Consider this your ultimate escape from the chaos of everyday life. Consider this your
0:21.0	ultimate escape from the hustle and bustle. And as always, parental guidance suggested.
0:25.8	Listen to Camp Chaos wherever you get your podcasts. Welcome to Book Talk for Book Talk with Jack and Amy, a literary podcast where we deep dive into the writing of your favorite novels.
0:49.4	This is Jack.
0:50.3	And I'm Amy.
0:51.4	And during this season of Book Club, we're stepping away on Thursdays to explore topics we've recently written about on the Subtext Society Journal.
0:59.6	This week, we're discussing my dissertation from when I did my master's, the gender politics of vampirism.
1:08.2	Actually, the prelude of it.
1:10.2	The Subtext Society Journal is a space for critical thinking and cultural reflection on the
1:15.5	genres that are too often dismissed, including romance, romantasy, fan fiction, and the
1:21.4	narratives that live rent-free in our hearts and minds.
1:25.0	We're creating a bridge between academic analysis and the everyday reading
1:29.2	experience, between highbrow, literary, commentary, and the deeply personal ways books shape who
1:36.0	we are. We publish thoughtful essays from our readers, ourselves, and guest contributors that
1:41.9	explore the moral questions, genre evolutions, and cultural
1:46.3	conversations happening in real time. We're redefining what deserves serious attention in publishing,
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