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"You can have the emotion, the angst, and the personal intimate details of a romance, but you can also have the cerebral part of a mystery and solving clues..."Award-winning author Diane Kelly had a natural progression from romance writer to cozy mystery writer, and she's been mixing genres ever since. She discusses the difference between concocting a murder mystery and building a romantic connection in a story.  Plus, we chat the influence of true crime and how justice can be served in when writing a cozy mystery. Diane's Books:https://amzn.to/3KoMqE3Connect with Diane:https://www.dianekelly.com/Twitter:  @DianeKellyBooksInstagram: @DianeKellybooks TikTok: @DianeKellybooks Facebook: Author Diane Kelly--------Book Blurb Magic (DIY course):Use code ROMANCETHESTORY for 10% offhttps://adoracopyediting.thrivecart.com/book-blurb-magic/?coupon=ROMANCETHESTORY1:1 Blurb Audit (Separate from DIY course): Use code ROMANCETHESTORY for 10% offhttps://adoracopyediting.thrivecart.com/11-blurb-audit/?coupon=ROMANCETHESTORYCustom Book Blurb Service with Jessie (Separate from DIY course):https://adoracopyediting.thrivecart.com/custom-book-blurb/?coupon=ROMANCETHESTORY--------Books Mentioned:Primer and Punishment: A House-Flipper Mystery (Book 5) by Diane Kellyhttps://amzn.to/41awP11A Trip with Trouble: The Mountain Lodge Mysteries (Book 2) by Diane Kelly https://amzn.to/3Sd2niR---------The YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPcGXevs2NQk3Ab9OD66zuQSupport the Showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestoryConnect with Me:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStory Support the show

"Write like a Reader. If you don't wanna read it, don't write it."USA Today Bestselling Author Lauren Smith has written 75 books in 8 years - spanning multiple sub-genres in romance. She fully understands the trials and tribulations that come with branding yourself under one author name, as well as using a pen name for a different sub-genre. She talks about pros and cons in writing different sub-genres, her approach to writing different types of romance, and managing details with so many ongoing series. Lauren's Vampire Valentine Novella:https://amzn.to/3K5NvRcLauren's Other Books:https://amzn.to/3YshwPpConnect with Lauren:https://laurensmithbooks.com/ Twitter:  @LSmithAuthor Instagram: @laurensmithbooks Facebook: @LaurenDianaSmithPinterest:  @ldsmith1818 --------Amepphire Press Apparelhttps://amepphire-press.myshopify.com/Use code WELCOME15 for 15% off your first order.---------Books Mentioned:Wicked Designs (The League of Rogues Book 1) by Lauren Smithhttps://amzn.to/3YNnryyGrigori: A Dragon Shifter Romance (Brothers of Ash and Fire Book 1) by Lauren Smith https://amzn.to/3HT5bN7---------The YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPcGXevs2NQk3Ab9OD66zuQSupport the Showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestoryConnect with Me:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStory Support the show

"You can bend the rules, but you need to know what they are first." USA Today Bestselling author Jennifer Hilt loves a good trope. So much so that she's written several books about it! In working with authors as a plotter and concept creator, she created and wrote the Trope Thesaurus, a writing reference book to help identify tropes and strengthen stories.Kickstarter for The Trope Thesaurus: Romancehttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tropethesaurusromanc/tropethesaurusromanceThe Trope Thesaurus (Book 1) on Amazonhttps://amzn.to/3YoDB11The Trope Thesaurus: Horror (Book 2) on Amazonhttps://amzn.to/3wVDiizConnect with Jennifer:https://www.jenniferhilt.com/ Facebook: @authorjenniferhiltInstagram: @jennifer_hiltTwitter:  @jenehilt --------Amepphire Press Apparelhttps://amepphire-press.myshopify.com/Use code WELCOME15 for 15% off your first order.---------Books (and Media) Mentioned:The Lost City with Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatumhttps://amzn.to/3jC4mAoPersuasion by Jane Austenhttps://amzn.to/3YakubeThe Suki Stackhouse Series (True Blood)https://amzn.to/40x8l1BPodcast Episode where I talked about the film 'Persuasion'.https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com/adapting-austen-netflixs-persuasion-with-romancing-the-story/---------The YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPcGXevs2NQk3Ab9OD66zuQSupport the Showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestoryConnect with Me:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStory Support the show

Author Lark Green might be a nurse during the day, but she writes steamy monster romance at night. To deal with the stress of her job and a global crisis, she started writing her own HEA stories. She set a goal to have her debut, The Orc Boss, written and published in a year - all while working full-time in the medical field! We chat about what her process looked like and what she learned in her first foray into monster romance!  Connect with Larkhttps://www.authorlarkgreen.com/Instagram: @authorlarkgreenFacebook: @authorlarkgreenGoodreads: Lark GreenThe Orc Bosshttps://amzn.to/3HMoTLL---------Amepphire Press Apparelhttps://amepphire-press.myshopify.com/Use code WELCOME15 for 15% off your first order. ---------Books Mentioned:Ice Planet Barbarians Series by Ruby Dixonhttps://amzn.to/3DENm36Romancing the Beat: Story Structure in Romance Novels by Gwen Hayeshttps://amzn.to/3WPXTiFSave the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Needhttps://amzn.to/3YeMSJ2---------The YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPcGXevs2NQk3Ab9OD66zuQSupport the Showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestoryConnect with Me:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStory Support the show

WRITE WHAT YOU LOVE, LOVE WHAT YOU WRITE.That's Holly Lyn Walrath's motto. Holly is a writer, poet, editor, and publisher of Interstellar Flight Press and always finds new ways to challenge her writing. Her creativity allows her to think outside the box with poems and short stories; along with numerous methods on getting unstuck. She teaches writing workshops and shares knowledgeable tips for helping writers of all genres. Plus, we have a pow-wow about our wins and losses when it comes to writing practices.Connect with Hollyhttp://www.hlwalrath.com/Twitter: @HollyLynWalrathInstagram: @holly__lynFacebook: @HollyLynWalrathEditorialHolly's Bookshttps://amzn.to/3jfzqWqHolly's Class Schedulehttp://www.hlwalrath.com/appearances.html--------- Amepphire Press Apparelhttps://amepphire-press.myshopify.com/Use code WELCOME15 for 15% off your first order.  ---------Books Mentioned:The Artist's Way by Julia Cameronhttps://amzn.to/3DoGsidThe Smallest of Bones by Holly Lyn Walrathhttps://amzn.to/3jfzLsa ---------The YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPcGXevs2NQk3Ab9OD66zuQSupport the Showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestoryFind me below:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStory Support the show

Writing instructor and multi-genre author, Amber Royer, understands the heart of what makes a cozy mystery the perfect comfort read - community, characters, a little romance and a dash of murder mystery. She has done vast research on chocolate, occupations, and furry friends to bring her latest series - Bean to Bar - to life.Plus, we have an honest discussion about charting out romance subplots in a series and handling the romance with care.Connect with Amber http://amberroyer.com/ Twitter: @amber_royerInstagram: @amberroyerauthorFacebook: @Amber.Royer.AuthorA Study in Chocolate (Bean to Bar Mysteries Book 5) by Amber Royer https://amzn.to/3Hp2ynpAmber Royer - YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoA_29HV2nPmRnox9LPVanw ---------  Amepphire Press Apparelhttps://amepphire-press.myshopify.com/Use code WELCOME15 for 15% off your first order.  ---------Books Mentioned:A Study in Chocolate (Bean to Bar Mysteries Book 5) by Amber Royer https://amzn.to/3Hp2ynpStory Like a Journalist: Master Collection by Amber Royerhttps://amzn.to/3R03EZUChet and Bernie Mystery Series by Spencer Quinnhttps://amzn.to/3H3bZYlThe Cat Who Mysteries by Lilian Jackson Braunhttps://amzn.to/3H3bZYlNo More Dead Dogs by Gordon Kormanhttps://amzn.to/3WtAeEr---------The YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPcGXevs2NQk3Ab9OD66zuQSupport the Showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestoryFind me below:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStorySupport the show

It's always a good time to set goals! Writer, speaker, and social media consultant Kathryn McClatchy knows how to create and hit achievable goals. She'shelped many authors create realistic goals and objectives for their stage of life - and put the right timeframes in place.We'll be talking all things goal-oriented. No matter if you are looking to level up your business, writing, or hobbies, we break down why goals are important, identifying goals that are realistic for your stage of life and how to lean into your strengths. (Part 1 of 2. Second part can be found on Kathryn's podcast - Authorpreneurs Unleashed)Connect with Kathryn:https://kathrynmcclatchy.com/Twitter: @KmmcclatchyInstagram: @kathrynmcclatchyFacebook: @KMMcClatchyTikTok: @kathrynmcclatchyAuthorpreneurs Unleashed PodcastAuthorpreneurs Unleashed (buzzsprout.com)Or her Author Facebook Group, Unleashing the Next Chapter---------Resources Mentioned:* The 12 Week Year for Writers: A Comprehensive Guide to Getting Your Writing Done by A. Trevor Thrall, Brian P. Moran , Michael Lenningtonhttps://amzn.to/3GSO4e6*On Writing by Steven Kinghttps://amzn.to/3XrJkme*Kitchen Privileges by Mary Higgens Clarkhttps://amzn.to/3GLu110*The Power of When by Michael Breus https://amzn.to/3IPTAjZ*Hero on a Mission by Donald Millerhttps://amzn.to/3DgpJ0P* Mel Robbins "Re-invent your life podcast"https://amzn.to/3IXxg8a---------The YouTube ChannelSupport the ShowFind me below:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStorySupport the show

Shayla Raquel is an author, self publishing mentor, speaker, editor, wifey, and dog mom. She's been helping authors on their publishing journey for over a decade and has writing tips to spare! We chat all things NaNoWriMo and how writers can get invested in any stage of the word count. As a former NaNo winner, Shayla divulges her current methods and tools that set her up for success. Plus, teach you how to apply the tricks for your own writing!Connect with Shayla:https://linktr.ee/shaylaleeraquelTwitter - @shaylaleeraquelTikTok - @shaylaleeraquelInstagram - @shaylaleeraquelPinterest - @shaylaleeraquelShayla's Bookshttps://amzn.to/3NADtFHNaNoWriMo 2022 Planner and Workbookhttps://www.etsy.com/listing/1304802050/nanowrimo-2022-planner-and-workbook-22Shayla's Facebook Group NaNoWriMo Adventureshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/nanowrimoadventures---------Resources Mentioned: A Writer's Guide to Active Setting: How to Enhance Your Fiction with More Descriptive, Dynamic Settings by Mary Buckhamhttps://amzn.to/3t03LcF The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi https://amzn.to/3FVwDux---------*SPECIAL FOR NOVEMBER*$20 for 20-minute tarot reading for your writing with L.J. KeysTo book, fill out the Google Form below for an appointment and mention the $20 for 20 mins at the end of the form when prompted for questions.Tarot for Writers Google Form:tinyurl.com/yeyvenrtL.J. Keys' website:https://thekeystothesoul.com/---------The YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPcGXevs2NQk3Ab9OD66zuQSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestoryFind me below:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStorySupport the show

Freya Marske dazzles readers with her immersive worlds and has the credentials to show for it! She's an international bestselling author, winner of the Romantic Novel Award for Fantasy, and a Hugo-nominated podcaster. She discusses methods in building meticulous, literary worlds readers want to lose themselves in and how to balance a story that does so much with its premise - think Edwardian Knives Out on a boat!  We also chat on leveraging a historic setting to layer a story and fleshing out characters and worldbuilding. Best of all, her series "The Last Binding" centers compelling queer characters that subvert and play on classic romance tropes - the-rake-and-wallflower coupling anyone? Connect with Freya:https://freyamarske.com/Instagram - freyamarske Twitter - @freyamarske Goodreads - Freya MarskeLink for Freya's Recent Release "A Restless Truth (The Last Binding Book 2)":https://amzn.to/3U8eiy4Link for Freya's First Book in the Series "A Marvellous Light":https://amzn.to/3Fu0QAnOther books mentioned:Maurice by E.M. Forsterhttps://amzn.to/3zwBPky---------The YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPcGXevs2NQk3Ab9OD66zuQSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestoryFind me below:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStorySupport the show

Patrice Caldwell holds many esteemed titles already -  children’s book editor, literary agent,  Forbes’s “30 Under 30” media list, and Publishers Weekly Star Watch honoree - and she hold a distinct passion for uplifting diverse voices in the publishing industry.She discusses the process of pitching, curating, and editing a YA paranormal romance anthology - titled Eternally Yours - with fifteen of today’s bestselling writers, including Casey McQuiston, Julian Winters, Kat Cho, Melissa de la Cruz and Chloe Gong. Editing the anthology with so many diverse voices was no easy feat and we talk about it in all it's glorious detail! Connect with Patrice:https://patricecaldwell.com/Instagram - @pncaldwell Twitter - @whimsicallyoursLink for Patrice's Recent Anthology "Eternally Yours":https://amzn.to/3U6na7iLink for Patrice's 1st Anthology "A Phoenix First Must Burn":https://amzn.to/3fhJjkr---------The YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPcGXevs2NQk3Ab9OD66zuQSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestoryFind me below:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStoryResources:Melissa de la Cruz's "Blue Bloods"https://amzn.to/3sLswcoChloe Gong's "These Violent Delights"https://amzn.to/3fiCrDcCasey McQuiston's "Red, White & Royal Blue"https://amzn.to/3sH37ATKendare Blake's "Three Dark Crowns"https://amzn.to/3U3f8wcSarah Gailey's "The Echo Wife"https://amzn.to/3U5vkgaElizabeth Gilbert's Ted Talk "Your Elusive Genius"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86x-u-tz0MAAdditional Music:Let the Mystery Unfoldby geoffharveySupport the show

Kayla Grosse started off writing scripts but found her calling as a bestselling author of romance. Her rockstar romance, I Like You Like That, is hitting all the right chords with an empowered plus-size heroine and a sizzling love story.We get real about plus-size representation in media, the influences behind her empowering female protagonist and writing a character that embodies confidence and knows her worth - regardless of size.TW: We do briefly talk about eating disorders, weight loss, and fatphobia. Connect with Kayla:http://www.kaylagrosse.com/http://www.kaylagrosse.com/newsletterInstagram - @kaylawriteslifeTwitter - @KaylaGrosseFacebook - @kaylagrosseauthorLink for Kayla's Book "I Like You Like That":https://amzn.to/3VSpl03---------The YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPcGXevs2NQk3Ab9OD66zuQSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestoryFind me below:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStorySupport the show

It's all about tropes! Aimee Walker is a new author and qualified editor - providing all levels of editorial services to authors of romance and women's fiction with clients across four continents. Pulling from her knowledge, clients and resources, she created a top trope book that gamifies tropes found in your favorite contemporary romances. We talk on the importance of tropes and how they cannot be underestimated in romance writing and reading. Connect with Aimee:https://aimeewalkerproofreader.com/Instagram - @aimeewalkereditorialservicesTwitter - @AimeeEditorialFacebook - @AimeeWalkerEditorialServicesTop Tropes: A Romance Writer's Guide link:https://amzn.to/3MYS5QA---------Use the link below for special $5 discount to Emerald City Writers Conference.Be sure the notes at checkout include the code ROMANCETHESTORY.Emerald City Writers' Conference Tickets (PayPal Link):https://tinyurl.com/romancethestoryWhat more information? Find full details for the ECWC below.Emerald City Writers' Conference Page:https://www.emeraldcityromancewriters.org/emerald-city-writers-conference---------The YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPcGXevs2NQk3Ab9OD66zuQSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestoryFind me below:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStorySupport the show

LJ Keys is an intuitive woman of many talents - writer, poet, and tarot reader. Over the years, it has become clearer where she should be in her spiritual journey. Part of the journey is helping writers with their writing through tarot! She provides a tarot reading for my characters to show how tarot can be used as a writer's tool and how to structure and interpret tarot for writing. Connect with LJ:https://thekeystothesoul.com/Twitter - @ljandthekeysInstagram - @ljandthekeysFacebook - @ljandthekeysFind LJ's poetry book here:https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/before-i-sleep-l-j-keys/1140979648---------Use the link below for special $5 discount to Emerald City Writers Conference. Be sure the notes at checkout include the code ROMANCETHESTORY. Emerald City Writers' Conference Tickets (PayPal Link):https://tinyurl.com/romancethestory What more information? Find full details for the ECWC below.Emerald City Writers' Conference Page:https://www.emeraldcityromancewriters.org/emerald-city-writers-conference---------The YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPcGXevs2NQk3Ab9OD66zuQSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestoryFind me below:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStorySupport the show

Eight books into her Highlander Time-Travel series, USA Today Bestselling Author C.A. Szarek is well-acquainted with the trope. She divulges the interest in Scotland that worked its way into her series and creating (and breaking) your own rules as a writer in a sub-genre based in magic. How does she keep track of all the HEAs in a Highlander family tree and how all the books are inter-connected? So far, she tracks mentally and re-reads her books. But we discuss the very real possibility of a book bible for her ever-growing highlander series....Connect with C.A. Szarek:http://www.caszarek.com/Twitter - @caszarekInstagram - @caszarekFacebook - @caszarekFind C.A. Szarek's books on Amazon:https://amzn.to/3PMXw6mThe YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPcGXevs2NQk3Ab9OD66zuQSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestoryFind me below:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStorySupport the show

Professional book blurb writer and coach, Jessie Cunniffe joined the show for a second time to walk through a blurb audit with two voluntary blurbs - one a women's fiction and the other a spicy romance. She talks through the highs and revisions of the blurbs to help gain more readers.Whether you're working on the blurb for a new release or looking to revise from your backlist, Jessie will help you find the right fit and vibe for the blurb of your book. Below are links to the paid courses mentioned on the episode. If you don't use the link, be sure to use code ROMANCETHESTORY for 10% off the courses below.Book Blurb Magic (DIY course):https://adoracopyediting.thrivecart.com/book-blurb-magic/?coupon=ROMANCETHESTORY1:1 Blurb Audit https://adoracopyediting.thrivecart.com/11-blurb-audit/?coupon=ROMANCETHESTORYCustom Book Blurb Service with Jessie:https://adoracopyediting.thrivecart.com/custom-book-blurb/?coupon=ROMANCETHESTORY---------Connect with Jessie:TikTok - @bookblurbmagicInstagram - @bookblurbmagicTwitter - @BookblurbmagicFacebook - @bookblurbmagic---------The YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPcGXevs2NQk3Ab9OD66zuQSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestoryFind me below:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStoryBook Recommendations:Phoenix by Kimberly Packardhttps://amzn.to/3WBKYAVFloor Time: Stewart Realty Book 1 by Liz  Crowehttps://amzn.to/3ZZMb81Support the show

Melissa Bradford may be a Spanish teacher by day but moonlights as a freelance proofreader and copyeditor ready to turn rough drafts into polished, publishable material for indie authors. She helps walk me through the editing titles (alpha reader, beta reader, proofreader) to clarify when authors need them during the revision process. During our chat, I learn of her business as a proofreader, her genres, and areas of expertise - i.e. teen talk - and what proofreaders can offer writers. Connect with Melissa:https://linktr.ee/melissaproofreadsInstagram - @melissa.proofreadsThe YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPcGXevs2NQk3Ab9OD66zuQSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestoryFind me below:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStorySupport the show

Rebecca F. Kenney writes spicy fantasy romance about sassy, strong women and hot guys with tragic backstories. As a successful self published author, she knows her way around writing a story and she was one of the early adopters to Amazon's new platform - Kindle Vella. During our chat, we talk about her stories on KV and she bestows all the writing in-and-outs for authors looking to navigate the new serialized format. Find Rebecca's books on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Rebecca-F-Kenney/e/B07JH589ZN/Connect with Rebecca:https://linktr.ee/rfkenneyPinterest  - @rebeccakenInstagram - @rebeccafkenneybooksTikTok - @rebeccafkenneyTwitter - @RebeccaFKenney1The YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPcGXevs2NQk3Ab9OD66zuQSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestoryFind me below:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStorySources:https://kindlepreneur.com/kindle-vella/https://www.geekwire.com/2021/bringing-books-tiktok-era-amazons-kindle-vella-rise-new-story-platforms/Support the show

Shannon Reber is a Mystery, Paranormal, and Fantasy writer. She was born a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away . . . or her imagination was anyway. She lives in western New York with her husband and a wide variety of both real and imaginary friends who often battle it out for dominance in her head.Her coming-of-age paranormal mystery series - Madison Meyer Mystery - is about a young genius who becomes a paranormal investigator and creates a team to find out about a world she never knew existed. Maddie makes new friends, finds love, and maybe finds a new career path. Lauren Rodriguez narrates the Madison Meyer Mystery Series and has several audiobooks to her name. Lauren's love of performing in plays and musical theatre helped shape her passion for using her voice to tell stories behind a microphone. Find Shannon's books on Amazon:https://amzn.to/3DehdPCShannon's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeENpO-D6rrCBOM2o2KK0pAConnect with Shannon:https://authorshannonreber.com/Facebook - @authorshannonreberInstagram - @authorshannonreberTwitter - @ShannonArtWriteConnect with Lauren:https://bio.site/lrodriguezTikTok - @laurenrodriguezvoInstagram - @laurensuzTwitter - @LaurenSuzRodMy YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPcGXevs2NQk3Ab9OD66zuQSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestoryFind me below:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStorySupport the show

Khushi T Saha is an indie romance writer, has lived on both coasts of the US, and is a first generation South Asian. Drawing on her own experiences, she weaves tales of interracial relationships, India, and the South Asian culture and traditions - using her skills to completely immerse romance readers. Her romance series - The Liberated Series - became a cathartic project to convey the triumph and turmoil of an interracial couple and create a HEA with a South Asian heroine. She hopes that other South Asian Americans can relate to her stories and the Asian American experience, and of course, that romantics all around enjoy her novels. Find Khushi's books on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Khushi-T-Saha/e/B09QC25LJ7/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dskConnect with Khushi:https://linktr.ee/ktsromanceFacebook - @KhushiT.SInstagram - @ktsromanceTikTok - @ktsromanceThe YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPcGXevs2NQk3Ab9OD66zuQSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestoryFind me below:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStorySources:https://bookriot.com/barnes-noble-hardcover-stock-change/Support the show

Poppy Darling, romance fan and writer, loves a good romance novel. They thrill her, and they were her secret obsession. Until, she decided to become Host of the Confessions of a Closet Romantic Podcast.Like most romantic readers, she finds a sense freedom in the romance genre - being able to define what love, connection, and sex mean to her.  Most of all, she aims to celebrate her love of the genre without embarrassment or shame. In celebration of Romance Reading Month, we gush about why we love the romance genre, how it's changed for us as we've matured, and why we both started podcasts about romance.  Find Poppy's podcast here:https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com/episodes/Connect with Poppy:https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.com/Twitter - @poppy_confessesInstagram - @poppy_confessesThe YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPcGXevs2NQk3Ab9OD66zuQSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestoryFind me below:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStorySupport the show