A Toxic Romance for Gaslit Nation
February 14, 2026
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February 14, 2026
A Toxic Romance for Gaslit Nation
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A Toxic Romance for Gaslit Nation
Summary
<p>Happy Valentine's Day to the Gaslit Nation family. While the world distracts itself with candy-coated romance, we know the most consequential stories are often the most complicated.</p> <p>If you're in the mood for a love story, specifically, a toxic one that changed the course of history, I invite you to meet Eileen O'Shaughnessy in my graphic novel, <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250877857/mrsorwell/">Mrs. Orwell</a>. Eileen was the brilliant, overlooked force who helped fuel the creation of her husband's most enduring works. Her life with Eric Blair (aka George Orwell) was a whirlwind of intellect, sacrifice, and revolutionary dysfunction.</p> <p>Pre-order Mrs. Orwell here: <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250877857/mrsorwell/">https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250877857/mrsorwell/</a></p> <p>See you at the Gaslit Nation Salon on Monday at 4pm ET -- only on Patreon.com/Gaslit. Thank you to everyone who supports our work here during these dangerous times. </p>
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