Culture The f-word cost author Joanne Harris a US book deal, but is swearing really still such a taboo? This week it was reported that the bestselling author of Chocolat, Joanne Harris, argued that the swearing in her new novel was necessary February 26, 2022 This week it was reported that the bestselling author of Chocolat, Joanne Harris, argued that the swearing in her new novel was necessary Continue Reading Previous: Online shopping surge negatively impacts QC businesses, including one set to close SaturdayNext: Will Eric Chu Travel to the US? | New Bloom Magazine Related Stories Culture Red Carpets Reclaimed: Why Movie Premieres in 2026 Feel Bigger, Louder, and More Powerful Than Ever P.C. editor February 4, 2026 Culture FOLLOW YOUR HEART 2026: Cinema, Fashion, and Art in the Heart of Miami P.C. editor January 13, 2026 Culture December Wrap-Up: Box Office Triumphs and Industry Reckoning P.C. editor December 26, 2025