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Talk Spicy To MeIt's Giving Influential: How Life Impacts Art | Talk Spicy to Me Episode 10Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me: A podcast where two bestselling authors go rogue and talk all things romance: the good, the bad, the unbearably hot, and everything in between. In Episode 10, It's Giving Influential: How Life Impacts Art, we're hanging out with Elsie Silver to talk about all the ways real life finds its way into our books: the funny moments, the emotional ones, and the things readers swear are based on our husbands (they're not, we promise). We get into creativity, inspiration, writing joy, and what it looks like to protect your spark when the...
2025-11-191h 17Talk Spicy To MeIt's Giving Swoon & Doom: Dating as a Romance Author | Talk Spicy to Me Episode 9Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me: A podcast where two bestselling authors go rogue and talk all things romance: the good, the bad, the unbearably hot, and everything in between. In Episode 9, It's Giving Swoon & Doom: Dating as a Romance Author, Kandi and Giana are getting real about love, heartbreak, and the hard-earned happily ever afters behind the scenes. From how Giana and Hayden met and navigated long distance to Kandi's dating eras and writing through pain, they're discussing what it's really like to date *and fall in love* as romance authors. Spice R...
2025-11-121h 14Talk Spicy To MeIt's Giving Magic: Books that just have that THING | Talk Spicy to Me Episode 8Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me: A podcast where two bestselling authors go rogue and talk all things romance: the good, the bad, the unbearably hot, and everything in between. In Episode 9, It's Giving Magic, we're hanging out with the one and only Sierra Simone to talk about books that just have that thing. You know, the ones that feel a little enchanted and stick with you long after you finish them. We get into everything from indie vs. trad publishing and taking creative risks to sisterhood, super fans, and what really makes a story feel magical.
2025-11-051h 27Talk Spicy To MeIt's Giving Ever Changing Days In The Life Of A Romance Author | Talk Spicy to Me Episode 7Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me: A podcast where two bestselling authors go rogue and talk all things romance: the good, the bad, the unbearably hot, and everything in between. In Episode 7, It's Giving Ever-Changing Days in the Life of a Romance Author, we're joined by Brittany C. Cherry for an honest look at what it's like to live, write, and love as a romance novelist. This episode highlights the mix of creativity, growth, and daily life that shapes every author's process, offering a thoughtful look at how storytelling evolves over time. The hosts and Brittany discuss h...
2025-10-291h 31Talk Spicy To MeIt's Giving Ever Changing Days In The Life Of A Romance Author | Talk Spicy to Me Episode 7Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me: A podcast where two bestselling authors go rogue and talk all things romance: the good, the bad, the unbearably hot, and everything in between. In Episode 7, It's Giving Ever-Changing Days in the Life of a Romance Author, we're joined by Brittany C. Cherry for an honest look at what it's like to live, write, and love as a romance novelist. This episode highlights the mix of creativity, growth, and daily life that shapes every author's process, offering a thoughtful look at how storytelling evolves over time. The hosts and Brittany discuss...
2025-10-291h 31Talk Spicy To MeIt's Giving…Getting Personal | Talk Spicy to Me Episode 6Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me: A podcast where two bestselling authors go rogue and talk all things romance: the good, the bad, the unbearably hot, and everything in between. In Episode 6: Getting Personal: Choosing to Let Readers Into Our Lives, we're discussing what it really means to share pieces of our personal lives online as authors and creators. From boundaries and vulnerability to parasocial dynamics, burnout, and how much is too much! Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me 03:17 – Spice Report (Mild → Hot) 17:53 – Getting Personal: Choosing to Let Readers I...
2025-10-221h 08Talk Spicy To MeIt's Giving…The Truth About Book Signings | Talk Spicy to Me Episode 5Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me: A podcast where two bestselling authors go rogue and talk all things romance: the good, the bad, the unbearably hot, and everything in between. In episode 5, It's Giving The Truth About Book Signings: The Expense, Exhaustion & Euphoria. We're spilling everything about romance book signings: from the financial chaos of tickets, travel, and special editions… to the emotional high of meeting readers and authors, and the crash that comes after. Timestamps 00:00 - Patron Shoutout & Gratitude 01:19 – Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me 03:44 – Spice Report (Mild → Hot)...
2025-10-151h 15Talk Spicy To MeIt's Giving…Not So Romantic | Talk Spicy to Me Episode 4Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me: A podcast where two bestselling authors go rogue and talk all things romance: the good, the bad, the unbearably hot, and everything in between. In episode 4, It's Giving Not So Romantic: Bursting the Bubble on how Romantic the writing career is. From the hustle behind the scenes to the friendships (and "mean girl" dynamics) that shape the industry, we're getting real about what it means to be both a writer and a businessperson. We talk about editing, navigating a lack of support from friends and family, deciphering true friends vs. users...
2025-10-0857 minTalk Spicy To MeIt's Giving…AngstWelcome to Talk Spicy to Me: A podcast where two bestselling authors go rogue and talk all things romance: the good, the bad, the unbearably hot, and everything in between. In this episode, It's Giving Angst, we're unpacking all the messy, emotional, gut-wrenching sides of romance. From miscommunication and flawed characters to villains looking for redemption, we talk about why angst hits so hard for both writers and readers, and why we can't stop craving it! This one's packed with spice levels, cliffhangers, cheating books, and the art of writing good angst. ⏱️ Timestamps
2025-10-011h 09Talk Spicy To MeIt's Giving…Twin FlamesWelcome to Talk Spicy to Me: A podcast where two bestselling authors go rogue and talk all things romance: the good, the bad, the unbearably hot, and everything in between. In our very first episode, It's Giving Twin Flames, we're pulling back the curtain. We share how this podcast came to life, what inspired us to become writers, the journeys (and chaos) that brought us here, plus a few glimpses into our personal lives. This is the start of something equal parts unhinged and unforgettable..and you've got the best seat in the house! ...
2025-09-241h 11Talk Spicy To MeIt's Giving… Daddy 🔥 | Talk Spicy to Me Ep. 2 w/ Special Guest Q.B.TylerWelcome to Talk Spicy to Me: A podcast where two bestselling authors go rogue and talk all things romance: the good, the bad, the unbearably hot, and everything in between. In Episode 2, It's Giving Daddy, we're joined by none other than Q.B. Tyler for a super spicy conversation, chatting all about writing the kind of heat that makes readers beg for more. We get into everything from age gaps and love triangles to writing taboo and forbidden romance. If you've ever wondered what goes into crafting the perfect spicy scene, this one's f...
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In the Mood For: A Bookish PodcastEpisode 16 - In the Mood For... Giana Darling (Maybe)This week Krystal of @leelovesbooks_ joins us to chat about the two-year wait for Giana Darling's newest release Caution to the Wind and we try to figure out what happened with the original release date.Books mentioned:Magnolia Parks - Jessa HastingsThe Woman in Me - Britney SpearsDark Obsession - Katee RobertKings of Sin series - Ana HuangBergman Brothers series - Chloe LieseButcher & Blackbird - Brynne WeaverFinal Offer - Lauren AsherRestore Me - JL SeegarsRed Zone Rivals series - Kandi SteinerSea of Ruin, Dark Notes - Pam GodwinDoes It Hurt - HD CarltonCaught Up - Liz T...
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