Podcasts about Paranormal romance

If you enjoy gothic fiction, Victorian mysteries, haunted houses, ghost stories, and true crime from the gaslight era, we invite you to check out our new podcast, Gaslight Ghost Stories and Victorian Murders on AudioIron.com.Each week, we bring you chilling tales of restless spirits, dark secrets, notorious crimes, and mysterious happenings from the Victorian age. Some stories are inspired by real events, while others are original works of gothic horror and suspense.Recent and upcoming episodes include The Gallows and the Glittering Watch, Burke and Hare, Mutton Stew, Wandering Spirits Part One and Part Two, The Horror of Rabie Hall, The Confession of the Cursed Mrs. B, and The Haunting at Aston Abbey.New episodes are added every week, so there is always a new mystery to uncover and a new ghost story waiting in the shadows.If you love atmospheric storytelling, Victorian crime, supernatural suspense, and dark historical fiction, search for Gaslight Ghost Stories and Victorian Murders on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe today. You can also visit AudioIron.com to find the new podcast and many others. We hope to see you there.

May Day is everything it should be—the garden showing off, visitors enchanted, flowers blooming on command. Daphne moves through it glowing, literally, the empathy and the celebration merging into something that lights her up from inside.At sunset, Matt leads her to the garden's gift: a bower of living vines and bioluminescent flowers, grown specifically for this moment. When she finally stops holding back, the entire property responds—five acres blooming at once, the garden celebrating the only way it knows how.Afterward, the choice is easy. She's staying. Not for the garden, not even for Matt—for herself. For the chance to be present in her own life, to feel things fully, to bloom alongside everything else.The growing season is just beginning.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

The May Day festival is ten days away, and Daphne is trying to focus on logistics. The garden is not cooperating. Every thought about Matt makes something bloom. Every touch makes something fruit. The orchids have started arranging themselves in suggestive patterns.When she finally confronts him in the orchid house, she admits the truth: she's scared of wanting something this much. He kisses her like the world is ending, and the orchids stage their greatest performance yet.Then her phone buzzes. Festival crisis. Maypole emergency. And she runs.Three days of professional distance later, she finds him in the rose garden at sunset and stops running. When she tells him she wants this—really wants it, no spreadsheets—the entire garden lights up.Literally. Bioluminescence. The roses are glowing.Six days until the festival. And the garden has never been happier.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

The garden is no longer being subtle. Paths reroute to force Daphne toward Matt. The jasmine releases intoxicating waves of scent whenever they're in the same room. And when she finally admits what she's feeling—that she can sense every plant's spring desire, and it's becoming indistinguishable from her own—the orchids bloom so dramatically that denial is no longer possible.Matt suggests the potting shed as neutral ground. It isn't. When they finally kiss, the dormant fall bulbs wake up and bloom six months early, surrounding them in an impossible spring.Two hours later, Daphne emerges covered in pollen, and the garden is radiating satisfaction. She's staying for the May Day festival. She might be staying longer than that.The garden has never been happier.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Season 6, Episode 745: Fated Mates and Spicy Scenes: A Deep Dive into Paranormal Shifter Romance Writing with Author Adeline Bryant, plus excerpt from Adeline's Book "Fated", narrated by podcast host and narrator Ruan Willow. The excerpt is at the end, but also it is its own episode on the podcast in episode 744. Author Bio: Author's website. https://addiewrotethat.com/  Get the book "Fated" (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/4uhcQvP Adeline Bryant is an award-winning indie author of emotionally raw stories that explore identity, belonging, and the cost of choice. Armed with a doctorate in education and an endless supply of imagination, she's always been fascinated by the transformative power of stories and the bonds they create. Adeline lives in Minneapolis, MN, with her husband and their two feline overlords. When she's not writing, she can usually be found devouring books, rocking her signature red lipstick, and shamelessly belting out Taylor Swift songs. She firmly believes that every great story deserves a bottle of wine and a healthy dose of magic (and smut) Discussion Topics: Romance Author, Indie Author, Honey And Jalapeno Book Fair, Minneapolis, Paranormal Romance, Fated Mates, Male-Male Romance, Book Excerpt, Character Development, World Building, Writing Process, Emotional Storytelling, Indie Publishing, Book Events, Creative Writing, Author Interviews, Writing Community, Smut In Romance, Character Arcs, Storytelling Techniques Quotes from Adeline Bryant "I think it's really healing for especially women to read these kinds of things." "Just do things. Keep reading. Keep reading smutty books." Summary: Adeline discusses her debut novel, "Fated", a paranormal romance featuring wolf shifters and a spicy male-male love story between an alpha wolf and a beta. Discover what inspired her to transition from reading thrillers to writing romance, the importance of including sensuality in storytelling, and the challenges of indie publishing. Adeline also reveals her unique approach to world-building and how her characters came to life. She wrote a bible for the world the wolves live in! As we prepare for the upcoming Honey and Jalapeno Book Fair in Minnesota, Adeline shares exciting details about her character-inspired candle collaboration and the immersive experience she aims to create for her readers. Enjoy the chat about the transformative power of stories, the joy of indie publishing, and the importance of embracing creativity. Just gotta dive in and write that book! Ruan's Book: Beach House Views: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews Copyright Pink Infinity Publishing 2026. All Rights Reserved.

Daphne Laurel arrives in Connecticut to claim her inheritance: a sprawling botanical garden, a quaint cottage, and apparently a magical gift she didn't know she had. Within hours of stepping into the greenhouse, she's overwhelmed by a strange awareness—she can feel what the plants feel. And in May, what they feel is want.The handsome caretaker isn't helping. Neither is the vine that trips her directly into his arms, triggering a bloom cascade that makes her attraction embarrassingly visible.Her aunt's notes make the situation clear: the garden wants an heir. It's been waiting. And it's chosen the gardener as its candidate.Daphne should definitely leave. She's going to stay anyway.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

The last day arrives, and Nora makes her choice—not from obligation, but from genuine desire. She wades into the sea and offers herself as keeper, not because she owes a debt but because she wants this life, this place, this possibility.The sea accepts. The balance is restored. And Jonah, for the first time in thirty years, walks across the property line without pain.He could go anywhere now. See the world he missed, find what remains of the life he lost. Instead, he chooses to stay. Not because he's bound, but because he's finally free to want something—and what he wants is her.Three months later, the lighthouse is operational again, the boundary is tended, and two people who spent their lives running from connection have finally found a place worth staying for.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Nora exhausts every option—lawyers, loopholes, outright refusal. Nothing works. When she tries to physically remove Jonah from the property, the sea's claim tears him apart until she drags him back.As the deadline approaches, Jonah shares what thirty years of suspension really cost him: the year he tried to drown himself and the ocean wouldn't let him die. He needs her to understand the stakes. If she can't take the keeper role, he stays suspended forever.Her old life is calling—her boss wants to know if she's coming back, her career is waiting, everything she built is still there for the taking. But so is Jonah. And she's starting to realize that the choice isn't about obligation anymore.It's about what she actually wants.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Jonah tells Nora the full story of 1994—the storm, the drowning, the moment he woke up in a lighthouse bound to a stranger's desperate bargain. She hears his grief without flinching: the mother who died while he watched from a distance, the fiancée who moved on, the decades of existence without living.When the sea pulls Nora into a vision, she experiences it from inside—the storm, her father's prayer, Jonah's death. She understands now that the ocean isn't cruel. It's just vast, and old, and it has rules.The locked door finally opens, revealing her father's hidden research and a letter explaining everything: the sea doesn't want payments. It wants partnership. A Blackwood who truly chooses to become keeper can settle all debts.But the choice has to be real. And Nora has three weeks to decide if she can give up everything she's built to become something she never imagined.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Nora Blackwood returns to coastal Maine to settle her estranged father's estate. She expects a quick sale, a clean break from the cold man who never let her in. Instead, she finds a lighthouse keeper who's been there for thirty years without aging, a ledger documenting two centuries of impossible bargains with the sea, and a debt collector made of foam and salt water asking when payment will be rendered.Her mother's death, she learns, wasn't an accident. It was a balance collected. And her father's survival thirty years ago came at a price—a young fisherman named Jonah, claimed by the sea and bound to the property ever since.Now the debt has passed to Nora. She has one month to understand what she's inherited—or lose everything to the tide.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Happy Spooky Wednesday! This week is all about Spooky Smutty Little Books and why we love them! We are joined once again by the amazing Hex A'Peel, while Kala talks about the reasons people enjoy Dark Romance, Paranormal Romance, and Cryptid Romance (or Monster F**ker books, as Kala so eloquently puts it.) Why are we so intrigued by the idea of intimacy with horrible people, ghosts, or creatures? The answers will probably NOT surprise you, but you'll be surprised that you're not surprised. Be ready for a lot of side tangents and book recommendations!Lights Out by Navessa AllenThe Ivory Key by Rita Clay EstradaAnita Blake: Vampire Hunter Series by Laurell K. HamiltonPhantasma by Kaylie SmithLike Mothman to a Flame by Remy Cavilich

It's always a pleasure having Wendy M. Kok on the show. Wendy is the author of A Grey Resort, AnAwakening and The Choice. Wendy is also the host of A Juicy Pear Podcast. Please check out Wendy's links below:Wendy's Books on AmazonA Grey Resort (Book 1) Kindle, Audio Book, Paperbackhttps://a.co/d/0iN4m2N5An Awakening (Book 2) Kindle, Paperbackhttps://a.co/d/0ahbSwYnThe Choice (Book 3) Kindle, Paperbackhttps://a.co/d/03Qn1UEvWendy's Podcast 'A Juicy Pear Podcast' Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1e4MWSDApusFUwY3bxIke3Wendy M. Kok website:wendymkokauthor.netAl Cooley's book Spencer's Ghosts - The Guardian is availbe on Amazonhttps://a.co/d/0iKun4V4If you would like to appear on the show 0r drop me a message:authoralcooley.comcooley54@gmail.comMusic: Energetic MusicArtwork: Al Cooley

Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Desiree Niccoli, author of Untethering Dark, and the Haven Cove Series.Learn more here: Desirée M. Niccoli | Romance with a biteSend a text

EPISODE 669 - Leonard D. Hilley II - epic fantasy series, sci-fi suspense, urban fantasy, paranormal romance, and young adult novelsLeonard D. Hilley II grew up in Fort Payne, AL, where his never-ending curiosity introduced him to the world of biology and books. During his youth he was an avid insect collector and reared butterflies and moths. His love for science eventually merged with his writing. He currently resides in Marietta, Ohio, where he writes science fiction thrillers, epic high fantasy, and YA mysteries.Education: B.S. Biology; MFA in Creative WritingLeonard D. Hilley II is the author of Predators of Darkness Series, The Chronicles of Aetheaon, The Forrest Wollinsky Vampire Hunter Series, and The Nocturnal Trinity Series.Leonard D. Hilley II also writes short stories for YA. Two books were inspired by his early love of biology: Rearing Dragons in My Backyard and Fiddling Worms. He also writes a mystery series for YA: Dee's Mystery Solvers.https://leonarddhilleyii.com/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

Tune in for a spellbinding conversation with Vicki Ann Bush, acclaimed paranormal romance author whose novels blend heart-pounding passion with otherworldly intrigue. Vicki crafts unforgettable characters and worlds where love transcends the boundaries of the living and supernatural realms — from vampires and shapeshifters to ethereal guardians and fated souls. She'll share how she merges romance with the paranormal, her creative process, favorite mythologies, and what draws readers into worlds where danger and desire intertwine. Whether you're a devoted romance fan or a lover of speculative fiction, Vicki's journey and storytelling magic are sure to captivate.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

Send us a textToday we're bringing you our reviews and unhinged deeeep dives on two of the most “cringy” sounding Thanksgiving themed romance novellas we could find on Kindle Unlimited. As we continue this time honored tradition of bringing you the holiday smut, we want you to know that even if we don't love it (but hey, we might though…) we're happy if you do. Because there truly is something for everyone, even if that something is three turkey basters with the capability to impregnate you with their… juices.

Mark interviews Becca Syme about her latest project, about the journey she has been on since she launched her first Dear Writer, You Need to Quit book, and the various fiction titles she has written. Prior to the interview, Mark explains that he is at Author Nation in Vegas and that his introduction and post interview reflection were generated by ElevenLabs. Then his digital voice clone from ElevenLabs shares a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by an affiliate link to Manuscript Report. Use code MARK5 at checkout and save $5.00 off your own personalized report. In their interview, Mark and Becca talk about: How it has been an extremely long year since Becca was last on the Stark Reflections Podcast Becca's long-time aversion to marketing and how she has decided to approach it The Kickstarter that Becca has launched and the various prizes she is offering for each of the tour stops The prize that Stark Reflections listeners can win just by listening and entering their name How Becca is trying to make each stop on the podcast guest tour different by focusing on different tips and ideas with every episode Mark's idea on how he deals with Kickstarters where international shipping isn't an option The limited number of vinyl albums that will be available through Becca's Kickstarter How the publishing industry has changed dramatically since 2017 when Becca's first "Dear Writer, You Need to Quit" book came out The cheeky thought that Becca was considering for her latest book with using the popular F-word expletive How long Becca's Kickstarter will be running Trying to spend more time on her fiction writing, but struggling with how much she loves collaborating with and helping other writers The positive impact of dating another writer where they can motivate one another to get more writing done How Becca had never intended to build a business as a coach and a non-fiction writer The two other pen names that Becca writes under for different series and genres. Mystery written as R.L. Syme. Paranormal Romance (written with a co-author) written as Cameron Reece. Urban fantasy under the name: Macy Dixon The recent "work vacation" that Becca took which helped enable some solid research for her writing Becca's reminder that under different pen names and genres, a writer will usually have a uniquely different voice The specific playlists that Becca has for each one of her pen names and genres and the very separate personas she embraces when writing each The comment Mark made that led Becca over to checking out his Clifton Strengths to confirm her suspicion How Becca is a real "sense of place" writer who connects emotionally with the physical space and the connection to the earth, the mountains, etc After the interview, Mark reflects on the idea of wanting to help writers, and how that often leads to one's own writing taking a back seat.   Links of Interest: Becca Syme's Better-Faster Academy Better-Faster Academcy LINKS Better Faster Academy TOUR STOP GAME - Enter that you listened to Becca's interview on the Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing Podcast Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate link) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Mark's YouTube channel Mark's Stark Reflections on Writing & Publishing Newsletter (Signup) An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City Only Monsters in the Building The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard Merry Christmas! Shitter Was Full!: A Trivia Guide to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation   Becca Syme (MATL) is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and has individually coached more than 6000 authors at all levels. She is the author of the Quitbooks for Writers series and the popular Write Better-Faster course, and the host of the Quitcast for Writers podcast and YouTube channel. She also writes mystery novels and lives on one of the thousand lakes in Minnesota. The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast ("Laser Groove") was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0    

Send us a textFirst EXCLUSIVE Author Interview with Lindsay Straube for Between to Kings is here!Just a short year ago Kiss of the Basilisk (or Split or Swallow for those of you who've been here since the beginning

Send us a textWe're wrapping up spooky szn with Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux.Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.

Chapters00:00 Introduction to Romance Writing and Disability05:49 Life Changes During the Pandemic11:53 Writing Romance with Chronic Illness17:55 Representation of Disability in Romance24:35 The Viral Success of a Romance Novel31:07 Writing as a Form of Self-Discovery36:06 Navigating Writing with Disabilities49:59 The Journey of Training a Service DogSummaryIn this conversation, the speakers delve into the intersection of romance writing and disability representation, particularly focusing on the experiences of chronically ill individuals. They discuss the impact of the pandemic on their lives, the process of writing romance novels that feature disabled characters, and the importance of authentic representation in literature. The conversation also touches on the viral success of one speaker's romance novel, the emotional journey of writing, and the practical challenges of writing with disabilities. Additionally, they explore the journey of training a service dog and how it has positively influenced their lives.TakeawaysThe pandemic led to significant life changes and new diagnoses.Writing romance novels became a creative outlet during difficult times.There is a need for authentic representation of disabled characters in romance.Readers appreciate seeing themselves reflected in literature.The success of a romance novel can be validating for writers.Writing can be a form of self-discovery and healing.Navigating the writing process with disabilities requires adaptation and support.Service dogs can provide emotional and physical support for their owners.Community and connection are vital for those with chronic illnesses.The journey of self-publishing can be empowering despite challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textEpisode 682: Open door, NSFW Fiction. Marissa and Humphrey are dressed up in costumes to go on a Halloween haunted hayride and trail, but Humprey has a surprise for his girlfriend. They enjoy all the jump scares and the getting close to each other, cozying up close to get away from the scary monsters! As they progress to the secret spot, Humphrey guides his lover into a dark spot for some sexy fun!This Haunted Hayride Sex Surprise is an Erotic Improv, like storytelling of a sex story around a bonfire. Imagine you are sitting around a warm bonfire in the dark, cool night, but cozying up to the warmth of the fire as you listen to me spin a tale. Back in the day when stories were only verbal, things like storytelling around bonfires would happen. A spooky tale, but with sex in it is what you will get in this Halloween erotic fiction story. I literally created this story right off the top of my head as I recorded it, I didn't have it written...it was live creation!Book Deals: $0.99 cents books: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/ninetyninecentsbookssalesRomance Book Blast link (ONLY free on 10/28/2025) https://www.romancebooklovers.com/ John Gives His Wife Hot Adventures (ONLY FREE on 10/28/25) https://mybook.to/johngiveshiswifehotadvThe Arousal Package ARC Copy on BookSirens https://booksirens.com/book/EFAMSX6/G9K0WRK Get the book for $0.99 cents at https://payhip.com/b/Jybjs Try Audible for $0.99/month for first 3 months at this affiliate link https://amzn.to/4qlR6gEWicked and Spicy on sale for Halloween on online sellers for ebook and audiobook: A short Halloween Sale $0.99 cents on Spotify and Barnes and Noble $0.99 cents or FREE with subscription It's on sale for $0.99 cents on Chirp ttps://www.chirpbooks.com/audiobooks/wicked-spicy-tales-by-ruan-willow and https://open.spotify.com/show/1GyEDeUbZc0hOnq4O7UDBgON SALE THROUGH HALLOWEEN erotic, horror erotica, fantasy spicy romance: Wicked & Spicy on Ruan's site:https://payhip.com/b/sT8iPhttps://payhip.com/b/n8pNHHalloween erotic fiction, THE FEMDOM COVEN EROTIC ANTHOLOGY: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/thefemdomcoven Support the showExclusives https://www.buzzsprout.com/1599808/subscribeNewsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillowhttps://linktr.ee/RuanWillow Affiliates Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow BeeDee dating app https://beedee.app/?r=ohfuckyeahThe Fantasy Box DATE30 for $30 OFF 1st box https://thefantasybox.sjv.io/c/6250602/2141126/26423

Send us a textIt's fun. It's festive. It's Hallowpeen. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.

Send us a textSeason 5, Episode 697: Paranormal romance, Witches, witchy romance (she's a horny one, but so is Carson!), it's a fantasy romance, a Halloween erotic fiction with fall vibes.The Arousal Package: A Spicy Romance Open Door NSFW Short story audiobook, by Ruan Willow.Sometimes the best surprises are the ones we almost run from.Carson is infatuated with his mega sexy neighbor, but he's rendered mute and dumb in her presence. He can't seem to muster the guts to ask her out. He needs help. To assist him in the seduction of her, he seeks a session with a seer witch who promises a love connection spell to fix her heartbroken, but failing at love, clients. Carson is desperate for her help, but things jack knife in a whole different direction when he gets more than he expected as the meeting ends. When magic also means pleasure, getting what he came for transforms into something magical!This is a short romance story, a Halloween themed romance fall vibes, a fall themed romance with a strong FMC. An erotic romance fiction short story to enjoy and satisfy your spooky seductive desires.Subscribe for the full story, or buy it here for $0.99 cents: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/thearousalpackageComing very soon also in audiobook. Try Audible for $0.99/month for first 3 months at this affiliate link https://amzn.to/4qlR6gEGet the full story also by subscribing to my Patreon or Substack (it will be appearing there this week).Other Halloween erotic fiction, The Femdom Coven, get the spicy erotica erotic romance anthology book https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/thefemdomcovenHave a spicy spooky sexy Halloween!Support the showExclusives https://www.buzzsprout.com/1599808/subscribeNewsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillowhttps://linktr.ee/RuanWillow Affiliates Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow BeeDee dating app https://beedee.app/?r=ohfuckyeahThe Fantasy Box DATE30 for $30 OFF 1st box https://thefantasybox.sjv.io/c/6250602/2141126/26423

Send us a textToday we're bringing you a deep dive follow up to a very exciting and mostly spoiler free author interview episode with Hazel Mack all about the monster romcom series that stole our hearts: Haven Ever After! We'll be discussing all NINE books that complete this lighthearted happily ever after series including eight full length books, and one short novella. This series has every type of monster - gargoyles to vampires, witches to werewolves, and everyone in between… and they are ALL falling in love. Single dad, sports romance, enemies to lovers, fated mates, second chance romance, and he falls first are just some of the tropes we love. And don't worry… every book is at least a 3-4 on the spice scale, despite the Gilmore Girls vibes.

Send us a textSpooky szn continues with The Coven by Harper L. Woods.Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.

Emmeline Bell always dreamed of writing her own love story – but lately, even turning a page feels impossible. Struggling with her mental health, Emmy has lost her words and her confidence. Then sh... Uitgegeven door SAGA Egmont Spreker: Kate Bass

Jen G and host Y. M. Nelson recommend books that will scare you, or if you prefer, that will make you feel cozy while drinking your pumpkin spice latte and cuddling in your sweater. We also pay tribute to two romance authors we lost this summer: Carla Luna, who was also a guest on the show, and Twyla Turner.Books we Discuss:1:05 A Personal Moment: In Memorium - Carla Luna and Twyla Turner6:59 Jen's new podcast and Bootcamp10:39 Blood Bond by Elle Beauregard13:16 You Can Make Me by R. L. Merrill17:26 Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma21:05 Honorable Mention: Blood Moon by Brittany S. Lewis23:10 Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca26:18 Witchful Thinking by Celestine Martin33:40 There's Pumpkin About You by Athena Carstairs39:01 Eat. Pray, Hex by Tara Lush (Cozy Mystery)Show us some love with a text!Support the show#booktube #movietube⚠ *Note: some links to book recommendations are affiliate links. This means I receive a small commission when you buy. This does not affect the price you pay.

Send us a textwe're kicking off spooky sun with anathema, book one of the eating woods by keri lake.Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.

Send us a textToday we have a very exciting and mostly spoiler free author interview episode for you! We're chatting with independently published monster romcom, paranormal romance author Hazel Mack to celebrate the spooky season and to get us all in the Halloween mood! We'll be discussing all things Haven Ever After, the monster romance series that unexpectedly got us into the genre with book 1: Getting it on With Gargoyles, and it's the series we describe as “Halloweentown for adults” that we've been screaming at everyone to read!Hazel is the self published author of the lighthearted “Gilmore Girls-ish” monster rom com series Haven Ever After, and also writes omegaverse and dark shifter paranormal romance under the name Anna Fury. She's a North Carolina native, fluent in snark and sarcasm, tiki decor, and is a phallic plant aficionado. She writes any time she has a free moment because the voices in her head wait for no one! When she's not writing, Hazel loves to hike, bike, and spend time with her Mr. Right, seven year old tornado, and two lovely pit bulls. Stick around for an author fave and fail; find out what spicy monster love story shenanigans you'll be getting into when you pick up any of the Haven Ever After Series, what other new series is on the horizon, who Hazel would smash or pass, and get to know the author behind the story! Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes Friday!…)Shop the Haven Ever After Series | * https://amzn.to/4gXbT5V  Check out on Instagram:Hazel Mack | https://www.instagram.com/hazelmackauthor?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Anna Fury | https://www.instagram.com/annafuryauthor?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Check out these author interviews? ⬇️Penn Cole talks with us about Strong Female Characters, Feminist Themes, and her debut bestselling Spark of the Everflame Series! https://youtu.be/7ukNImyoObw?si=7C3Y9kOUMN4hfcKbWe interviewed Callie Hart all about her NYT Bestseller Quicksilver! Watch it here! https://youtu.be/CED5s7qDBdQ?si=8xtIRO1IzX6Rsld4____Shop Bookish Merch we are wearing:Ashley is wearing a Vintage Style Hocus Pocus Bleached T-Shirt @ Etsy — https://go.magik.ly/ml/38n8u/Liz is wearing our Besties and The Books Zip Hoodie | https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.com Any link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!Support the showYouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllix

Send us a textChaos Queen Jessica Cage joins Constance to break down the filthy, funny, fantasy-filled Accidents Happen series. From flavor-enhanced demon dick to rainbow-farting pets and shadow walkers with remote-control peen, we cover it ALL—including how “booty juice” became BookTok canon.

Send us a textIs he a murderer... or just really, really good with his hands?This week on Cocktails & Cliterature, host Constance gets delightfully unhinged with author Cynthia St. Aubin, whose paranormal rom-com Love Bites is packed with haunted art, hot bosses, voyeur kinks, and one extremely chaotic cat lady heroine. They spill the tea on writing psychopath romance, monster smut, and the sexy terror of asking for your worth in a job interview while trying not to stare at your boss's forearms.Also covered: 

Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin Episode 151 "Achieving Success By Embracing Your Lone Wolf Era with Karen Miller"Olivia talks personal and professional achievements with Karen Miller.  Karen, who also writes under the name Lee K. Rogers, has had a lifelong love of fantasy, sparked by her early discovery of the Brothers Grimm. Over the years, she's explored everything from The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings to modern urban fantasy and romance, giving her a deep understanding of what captivates readers in these genres. In addition to her background as an accomplished nonfiction, memoir, and biography author under the name Karen Hodges Miller, she brings a wealth of writing experience and insight into crafting compelling narratives. Now, she is embracing her passion for paranormal romance with the launch of The Hunter's Moon, the first book in her Unleashed series. With two more books already slated for release in 2025, Karen is quickly establishing herself as a rising voice in the urban fantasy romance world, blending rich storytelling with magical elements and a touch of spice. Today, we'll explore her creative journey, her approach to building fantastical worlds, and what readers can look forward to next.Join Olivia every Tuesday as she brings on top notch guests to talk about how they are Achieving Success! Career Development Book and More at Achieving-success.comStay Connected With Us:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/achieving-success-llcInstagram: @_achievingsuccessTwitter: @_achievesuccessFacebook: @Achieving SuccessYou can find Karen Miller:Website: LeeKRogers.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/achieving-success-with-olivia-atkin--5743662/support.

Send us a textSHOP OUR NEW BESTIES and the BOOKS X CROW Merch! | * https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.comUse code “CROWSPEED5” for $5 off one order of $50+ (ends 09/15/2025 11:59pm PST)Holy mother of crow, what just happened?! Honestly, we're not even sure ourselves. We blinked and it was Crowtember! Also known as “September,” we've deemed Crowtember the month of the crow, the gateway to fall, spooky season, and all things wonderful! So what did we do to honor this lovely time of year?! We launched our very first merch line to honor the crows (our pod mascot), and we read some birdish books so we can give you the crow-11 all about them! So stick around if you want all the details on how you can get your hands on our official hoodies, beanies, and more! And discover whether or not these bird shifters are shadow daddy worthy. We decided to read one cringy crow read: Crow by Layla Fae (IYKYK), and one popular Romantasy read: House of Beating Wings by Olivia Wildenstein. And boy howdy did we have a good time. We're bringing you a deep dive that covers everything from a complex fantasy world in the sky with a shadow daddy crow king, to a cursed half man, half crow with an egg-expelling appendage… We can't wait to yap our beaks off with you about both of these books so you can decide if you'll add them to your TBR or not. And don't worry, we'll make sure to answer the question: Are we INTO crows now? (Yes, like that…) And we finish with a good old creature / crow smash or pass.Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes Friday!…)Check out these author interviews? ⬇️Check the official Author Interview with Lindsay Straube of Split or Swallow! Now a Barnes & Noble & Amazon best seller titled: Kiss of the Basilisk!  https://youtu.be/fknhocSNIKM____SHOP OUR NEW BESTIES and the BOOKS X CROW Merch! | * https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.comUse code “CROWSPEED5” for $5 off one order of $50+ (ends 09/15/2025 11:59pm PST)Ashley is Wearing: The Crop Hoodie with BATB Branded Colors | * https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.com/products/cropped-hoodie-besties-anti-social-crow And the Anti Social Social Book Club Beanie | * https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.com/products/anti-social-social-crow-book-club-knit-beanie Liz is Wearing: The Zip Up Hoodie with BATB Branded Colors | *  https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.com/products/zip-hoodie-grey-besties-anti-social-crow And the Greyscale Besties and the Books Beanie | * Support the showYouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllix

Send us a textA love letter to one of our favorite series of all time, the Fever series by Karen Marie Moning, and our original book boyfriend, Jericho Barrons. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.

In this episode, we're talking about writing and worldbuilding in the paranormal romance novel Twilight by Stephanie Meyer.Proprietor's Pick: Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!) Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael GhelfiVisit the Tavern: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to our Worldbuilding Workshop bonus episodes by joining our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Haneen's family in Gaza

Episode 57: Paranormal Romance featuring A Ghost Waits (2020) This episode was recorded on March 29, 2025 and posted on June 14, 2025.  Content Warning: Light vulgarity.  Introduction Welcome to No Bodies Episode 57 Season Two Finale! Introductions to your ghost hosts - Lonely of Lonely Horror Club and Suzie aka Projectile Varmint Introductions to our guests - Adam Stovall, director of A Ghost Waits (2020) and Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker Today's Topic: Paranormal Romance Defining Paranormal Romance Adam's journey into film Defining paranormal romance Our experience with paranormal romance Media Discussion Spring (2014) A Ghost Waits (2020) & making of the film Thirst (2009) Closing Thoughts As a director, what is one horror film you'd love to remake or reimagine? Thank you to Our Guests Check out A Ghost Waits (2020) on a Prime Video Follow Adam on Instagram @notadams Check Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker on one of his many podcasting adventures including Considering the Cinema or Jay of the Dead's Bro Squad Horror Show You can read more from Dr. Shock on his blog DVD Infatuation  Follow Dr. Shock on Instagram @dbjb6972 Keep Up with Your Hosts Check out our instagram antics and drop a follow @nobodieshorrorpodcast.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive video episodes coming soon! Take part in our audience engagement challenge - The Coroner's Report! Comment, share, or interact with any Coroner's Report post on our socials to be featured in an upcoming episode.  Projectile Varmint - keep up with Suzie's film musings on Instagram @projectile__varmint Lonely - read more from Lonely and keep up with her filmstagram chaos @lonelyhorrorclub on Instagram and www.lonelyhorrorclub.com. Original No Bodies Theme music by Jacob Pini. Need music? Find Jacob on Instagram at @jacob.pini for rates and tell him No Bodies sent you! Leave us a message at (617) 431-4322‬ and we just might answer you on the show!

Send us a textLace up your sh*t-kickers, open a Tootsie Pop, and text the group chat (sorry, Lassiter), because our Black Dagger Brotherhood episode is available wherever you get podcasts and YouTube, true?Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.

In this episode, we spoke with Cali Mann, author of dozens of contemporary romance, fantasy, and paranormal romance novels under multiple pen names! Cali is the author of the Wickem Academy series, a new paranormal romance series exclusively available from Kobo Originals. Wickem Academy follows a young woman named Marigold, who “is ripped from her quiet life of anonymity and thrust into the ruthless halls of Wickem Academy,” where she uncovers her family history… a history consisting of magic, secrets, and necromancy! The first book in the series, Heir of Shadows, is available now. We talked to Cali about her writing career, her journey to indie published, her inspiration for Wickem Academy, her love of the reverse harem and why choose tropes, how she crafts her characters, plots, and worlds, and much more! Learn more on Cali's website and be sure to check out her books on Kobo.

Join Samantha Tennnant in this episode of Fresh Fiction's Video Book Club as she sits down with paranormal romance author Charley Black. Discover Charley's journey from a young writer to a published author, her inspiration from classic vampires like Anne Rice's 'INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE', and the process behind creating her dystopian world in her latest series, Elite. Learn about Charley's writing habits, favorite books, and how she builds intricate worlds that captivate readers. Don't miss out on hearing about her newest release 'BOUND' and get insights into her creative mind. Perfect for fans of romance, dystopian settings, and vampire lore!   00:00 Welcome to Fresh Fiction's Video Book Club 00:44 Charley's Writing Journey Begins 01:32 The Allure of Paranormal Romance 03:13 Crafting Unique Vampire Worlds 05:19 Building a Dystopian Romance 06:47 Character Development and Challenges 12:11 Revisiting and Revising Stories 16:43 Fresh Fiction Fun Facts 17:52 Music and Writing 18:41 Luxury Items and Reading Habits 19:09 Favorite Children's Books 19:38 Ideal Paradise 20:21 Spending $50,000 in One Store 20:59 Refusing to Buy Audiobooks 21:56 Mount Rushmore of Authors 23:23 Forgetting the Cell Phone 23:51 Guilty Pleasure Movies 24:31 Pet Peeves and Story Distractions 25:56 Stepping into Book Worlds 27:07 Favorite One-Hit Wonders 27:50 Most Dog-Eared Books 30:03 Where to Find More from the Author Charley Black: https://freshfiction.com/author.php?id=48967 BOUND: https://freshfiction.com/book.php?id=139535

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Send us a textK.F. Breene month continues with A Ruin of Roses, the first book in the Deliciously Dark Fairytales series. Next week: A Cage of Crimson. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.

Send us a textKicking off K.F. Breene month with one of our favorite series, Demon Days, Vampire Nights. Next week: A Ruin of Roses. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.

Character Introduction: Kin no ShitaKin no Shita is an incubus heartthrob who could charm the scales off an alligator—and probably has. Deomons of all kinds are common in this world, though a true incubus, walking around in the daylight with his companion is rare.Websters Definition for Incubus HERE.I'd been calling him a succubus. Forget I did that. Please. I'm begging you. This blue blood dreamboat survives on sexual energy, slurping up desire like it's Mrs. Piddlehinton's finest raspberry tart. Sauntering into her red house bakery, he's a walking temptation with golden hair, cheekbones sharp enough to cut bread, and pretty eyes that scream “trouble” louder than a banshee at a bake sale. His smile, complete with a cheeky fang, is a weapon, and his voice—smooth as melted butter—turns every sentence into a flirty wink. When he snaps his fingers to hush the shop's bell, you know he's the kind of guy who makes the room sit up and blush.Kin's got a thing for humans, whose juicy emotions are his favorite snack, and he's got his arm around Lisa, his stunning sidekick, like she's his personal dessert tray.But there's something Margo, our flour-dusted heroine, dosen't know. She is a walking buffet of pent-up passion, thanks to a pesky geis from her sorcerer dad that locks her chastity tighter than a witch-locked pantry. This spell makes anyone interested in her sick with allergy like symptoms. If they touch her bare skin, they will react to her like a poision, so that all attempts at phsical intimacy kill arousal, they could also, potentally, kill the one who touches her.Unfortunately for them both, Margo's bottled up energy is like catnip to an incubus. She doesn't know she's radiating enough repressed desire to power a swamp generator, but Kin sure does.Mrs. Piddlehinton even jokes he'd ditch Lisa for a shot at Margo—or maybe invite her for a spicy group bake. Kin's a guy who loves a challenge, and Margo's untouchable vibe is the ultimate blue blood bait.In this episode talk about how I see Kin – as part the anime my daughter watches part this guy:I hope you are enjoying the story! What do you think of the charcter names? Want to change them? Want to key in a diviation? Check out this page here and step in to the world of the Blue Bloods.Find the story here in Isoellen's Sub Club (coffee and romance spillage, anyone?)Find more Isoellen here.Thanks for listening if you like what you are hearing, follow and subscribe. Thanks so much! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit isoellen.substack.com

Send us a textLet's yap about the Crossbreed Series by Dannika Dark.Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.

In a world where ley lines of magic act like live wires of potential anything can happen. People and creatures appear and disappear, monsters loom, and friends arrive in all the strangest of ways. Now you can act like a sorcerer of chaos and KEY your own deviations.Want to write this story with me?What happens when you step on a ley line? Have you got a key to unlock it? With a key you can add a character or a creature, change the weather, add some spice. After all, after Apocalypse Day, anything can happen, and any kind of creature can exist.I've posted chapter seven on REAM and asked my first choose what happens next question for my sub club friends who subscribe to a montly membership. But you can now also buy a key for a one time payment, and influence this story.I don't know what I'm thinking. This is probablly a terrible idea. Or, it could be a really fun idea. We shall have to see what is around the corner, together. Visit here, to read this story: Isoellen's Sub Club.Visit here to impact the story in your own way: Key Diviations. Let's escape reality and have some fun together. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit isoellen.substack.com

Send us a textLet's yap about the Lords of the Underworld series by Gena Showalter.Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.

Chapter 3: Men and HorsesIn Greenly Foggart's swampy heart, a new shadow loomed—Cailean Rhys, an each-uisge whose beauty masked a predator's chill. Margo, ever wary of blue bloods, saw his arrival as a taunt, his imperious gaze stirring nightmares of judgment and vulnerability. As rent loomed and Mrs. P's bakery buzzed, this water spirit's presence promised trouble—or worse.What will life be like after the apocalypse? Nothing. Like. This. In this story, the world shattered on January 1, 2000—Apocalypse Day—when the veil between realities was torn apart, unleashing magic and chaos across Earth. Cities crumbled, governments disappeared, and a dark fantasies appeared where cities once lit up the sky. Supernatural beings—the blue bloods, now rule and humans are their slaves, or worse, their prey.Meet The Main Character - this is a first person point of view story. Margo Sanchu: A 26-year-old human with sun-darkened olive skin and thick black hair. Pretty face, big light- gray eyes. Curvy shape. Cuban descent. An escaped “professional virgin,” she bears the scars of her sacrifices, the missing tips of both pinky fingers are the most glaring scars.She's bound with a geis – a spell that keeps her locked in her virginal state and deters any male who is sexually interested in her- no man can touch her without itching, sneezing, or worse.The only way to end the risk of being forced to serve as a virgin sacrifice is to break the spell and stop being a virgin.* Upcoming vote: Should Margo be two years older or a year younger?* Upcoming vote: I'm not in love with her name. Change Margo's Name?* Upcoming vote: What should Margo's name be if we change it. Andres Sanchu: Margo's father, a sorcerer frozen at age fifty. Obsessed with power, he'd carved her into his tool, using manipulation and lies. She knows that he, and any sorcerer would do anything to get their hands on her and force her back into her role as sacrifice.Unnamed Mother: A crackhead and latent witch Margo's mother disappeared before Apocalypse day.Upcoming Vote: Margo's mother needs a name. Do you have an enemy we can name her after? I started writing this world five years ago on wattpad. It's a mess, but it's still there. I refined and contiuned the world in the book Claiming Starlight, a very spicy fantasy paranormal mash-up, and I'm continuing it—with your help—in Blue Blood. Sorcerer (n.)A human practitioner of powerful magic, often aligned with secretive factions like the Sorcerers League, who emerged or gained prominence after Apocalypse Day, January 1, 2000, when magic flooded Earth. Skilled in rituals and spellcasting, sorcerers wielded blood magic—using innocents or "professional virgins" like Margo for potent sacrifices—despite the First Law's prohibition, enforced by the Reaper. Marked by ambition and manipulation, they sought to control magical beings and artifacts, exploiting ley lines and the post-apocalyptic chaos. Margo viewed them as cruel and obsessive, exemplified by her father, Andres Sanchu, whose abuses left her scarred and convinced they warped humanity into tools for power, their cunning masked by a veneer of purpose.Read more from this story on REAMFind my socials and hype me up with a follow: https://hype.co/@isoellenThanks for listening and following along! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit isoellen.substack.com

SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2025/03/night-owls.html TRANSCRIPT: https://otter.ai/u/NeK1Grf7bTzi-TYHpbLocZlEbH4?utm_source=copy_url Night Owls is an paranormal YA romance adventure about Clara and Molly, two estries who run an art house cinema in the Village in New York City. In case you're wondering, estries are Jewish owl-shifting bread-eating female vampires! This book is my new favorite, and I'm not the only one. This debut novel won gold from the Sydney Taylor Book Award AND the National Jewish Book Award! The story is fun and fast paced, it's eery and emotional, and it's got characters I want to hang out with even if they would probably be dangerous to know.  LEARN MORE: A.R. Vishny's website Buy or borrow Night Owls Conversation about American Girl dolls: A.R. Vishny's Hey Alma article, Dolls of Our Lives podcast, and The Book of Life's 2009 interview More about the plays "Indecent" and "God of Vengeance" Fantasy cast: Julie Benko as Clara, Micaela Diamond as Molly, Itay Tiran as Ashmedai, Swell Ariel Or as Anat, and Ninet Tayeb as Gila (Boaz is uncast). See images of the fantasy cast! CREDITS: Produced by Feldman Children's Library at Congregation B'nai Israel Co-sponsored by the Association of Jewish Libraries Sister podcast: Nice Jewish Books Theme Music: The Freilachmakers Klezmer String Band Newsletter: bookoflifepodcast.substack.com Facebook Discussion Group: Jewish Kidlit Mavens Facebook Page: Facebook.com/bookoflifepodcast Instagram: @bookoflifepodcast Twitter: @bookoflifepod Support the Podcast: Shop or Donate Your feedback is welcome! Please write to bookoflifepodcast@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 561-206-2473.