Buckle up for a juicy, laugh-filled ride through the world of steamy romance with none other than Penelope Ward! In this birthday special episode of Unfiltered Romance Nights, Kolleen and Marjorie dive into Penelope’s unexpected journey from TV anchor to bestselling romance author. We’re talking forbidden love, spicy scenes, illustrated covers, and even candles that smell like her leading men (yes, seriously). Whether you're a longtime fan or just romance-curious, this episode serves up laughs, behind-the-scenes tea, and heartfelt moments that’ll make you one-click her books faster than you can say “Stepbrother Dearest.”
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Intro birthday special with Penelope Ward 00:02:14 - How Fifty Shades kicked off indie romance's golden age 00:04:24 - Writing as a job that never feels like work 00:08:16 - Penelope’s writing routine and sprint method 00:13:23 - Stopped at two books for the Rockstar series 00:21:41 - Duet audiobook versions and how they hit differently 00:24:35 - Team Physical Book vs Team eBook debate 00:28:47 - Best starter books for new Penelope Ward readers 00:31:41 - Her favorite couple? Elec & Greta forever 00:35:12 - Behind-the-scenes of how co-writing really works 00:37:44 - Realities of publishing schedules and release pacing 00:44:50 - Tropes Penelope won’t write—00:46:48 - Special editions and upcoming book boxes 00:48:21 - Book signings, Boston roots, and fangirl energy 00:51:33 - Honest truth about the emotional cost of book signings
Learn more about Penelope Ward:Website: penelopewardauthor.com
