Podcasts about romance fiction

This week is a short and sweet episode as I share about my story contribution to the 12 Tropes of Christmas romcom anthology that was recently released. If you love romance, if you love Christmas, and if you love swoonworthy and fun stories you will love this collection of short stories.  The anthology is only available for a short time so please search on Amazon for 12 Tropes of Christmas if you are interested to grab yourself a copy at only 99 cents!    Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode.   And if you have a burning questions you'd like answered, please email through my contact form on my website https://www.jfgibson.com.au/, or reach out on Instagram where you'll find me @jfgibsonwriter subscribe to my Substack https://writesquadcommunity.substack.com/ for lots more on writing, publishing, books and more.   You can also support the podcast by buying me a coffee on https://ko-fi.com/jodigibson  Your support helps with the hosting and production costs of the show, so thank you. And, you'll get a shout out on the next episode too!   Happy listening (and writing)!   Jodi

The Chatelaine Awards Hall of Fame is here, celebrating 5 years of Grand Prize Winners, including our newest addition, Gail Avery Halverson who bookends the winners this year!

We're here to celebrate the First Place Winners from the 2023 Chatelaine Awards for Romance Fiction! Don't let love pass you by this summer, and check out one of these great books today!

We can't let summer go by without celebrating the Chatelaine Awards for Romance fiction! Check out these beautiful stories today!

Stop in at your local bookstore and look around -- and shield your eyes! How do we explain the explosion of books we might describe as "dark" and "spicy"? Donovan talks to his fellow bookseller Danielle to delve into the history of the phenomenon, starting with Amazon and indie publishing houses, and then their deep implications. And how can Disney be so litigious if they didn't even originate most of their characters?

Don and Harry talk Modern Romance hot off TikTok, bookstores and film. To write in, e-mail us at qnoanswers@gmail.com!

Hi listeners! I have a very exciting announcement today—our episode today marks our 200th episode! Most podcasts don't make it to 100 episodes, and to make it to 200 is a milestone I am so, so proud of and thrilled to achieve. All of you know that I'd Rather Be Reading is my absolute passion project and to have spent 200 episodes with you is an honor I don't take lightly. I am raising a glass to all we've done here on the show and all that we will do. As we continue to grow and expand, our focus will always be the best current nonfiction books, but I'm really enjoying our occasional forays into fiction on the show, and we'll have a couple more before season 11 concludes. Today we have on the show Hannah Brown, who wrote a memoir, God Bless This Mess: Learning to Live and Love Through Life's Best (and Worst) Moments in 2021; now she's turning her focus to fiction with Mistakes We Never Made, which comes out May 7. I learned that this is actually book one in a two-book deal, which is exciting, because Hannah has a talent for this. Hannah has let us get to know her through most of her work heretofore—through her memoir, her podcast “Better Tomorrow,” and appearances on The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and Dancing with the Stars, but in Mistakes We Never Made, we get to know Emma Townsend and Finn Hughes in this work of romance fiction that reads on the page just like a rom-com on the screen. Hannah is an avid reader and said of writing this book that “Storytelling is something I've always wanted to do,” and in this book we meet two characters who have had a ton of almosts together, and quite frankly, they can't stand each other. Then, as one of their mutual friends is getting married, Emma and Finn have to pretend that they don't remember all of their nearlys and so close but yet so far aways. There's a big mystery in there and it is absolutely perfect for your upcoming beach trips, poolside lazy days, and such a refreshing escape from reality. I also get to talk to Hannah about wedding planning, as she has found her happily ever after, and I know you'll enjoy this conversation as much as I did.   Mistakes We Never Made by Hannah Brown

We've arrived at our Happily Ever After for the 2023 Chatelaine Book Awards for Romance Fiction! Congratulations to the First Place and Division Grand Prize Winners!

Did you know there were romantic fiction publications in Shakespeare's lifetime? Of course they weren't romance novels, because the novel as a format was not invented, but the romance genre was a live and well. You may recognize chivalric romances, which include knights in shining armor, fighting dragons, overcoming giants, and other quest-worthy elements. In Shakespeare's lifetime, there were romantic tales as well, but as you might expect from the Renaissance era, 16-17th century romance stories had their own unique spin on things. Surprisingly, Shakespeare never uses the word itself, "romance," in his plays despite featuring a myriad of love stories. To help us sort out what "romance" meant for the 16th century, and exactly what we should know about the romance genre when it comes to prose fiction in Shakespeare's lifetime, is our guest, and expert in 16-17th century literature, Helen Hackett.  Get bonus episodes on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Passion is heating up! Announcing the Semi-finalists for the Chatelaine Book Awards for Romance Fiction!

Katie Schuermann, author, “Anthems of Zion” He Remembers the Barren Anthems of Zion Series

On Binge Reading this week, biographical fiction author Marie Benedict talks about her latest best seller, The Mitford Affair, the story of the beautiful and notorious Mitford sisters. Famous as the debutant daughters of an English Peer and then infamous as World War II traitors Hi there. I'm your host, Jenny Wheeler and critics rave about Marie Benedict's uncanny ability to unearth untold woman's stories - from Albert Einstein's first wife to the hidden life of Agatha Christie - from JP Morgan's personal librarian-  to Andrew Carnegie's maid, she's written about them all. On Binge Reading today, Marie talks about where her passion for storytelling comes from and how she works on excavating stories like a literary archaeologist. Historic Romance Giveaway Looking to fill your library?  A raft of best selling authors have got together to offer this free library… Take your pick!! Lots of variety, including Books #5 and #6 in Of Gold & Blood.. Our giveaways this week, two of the books from the Of Gold & Blood old California series - books, #5 (Unbridled Vengeance) #6 (Hope Redeemed) are free to download. That's a full length rancher mystery, and a Spanish romantic novella. HISTORIC ROMANCE GIVEAWAY https://books.bookfunnel.com/freehistromanceapr1523/vl97ws0m6p Historical Romance Sale Lots of Romance Fiction here too, not free but reasonably priced And Books #7 (Tainted Fortune) and #8 (Captive Heart) are here. Can a sugar heiress and a winemaker solve a puzzling murder before their vintage turns deadly? That's a San Francisco mystery and A Hawaiian Christmas Novella. ROMANCE BOOKS SALE https://books.bookfunnel.com/histromanceapr1523/xcktnmd6c8 Links to things discussed in this episode The Mists of Avalon – the book that got Marie hooked on history: :  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mists_of_Avalon Mists of Avalon TV series; https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0244353/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Mists-Avalon-Marion-Zimmer-Bradley/dp/0345350499 Lord Redesdale (The Mitford daughter's father:  https://spartacus-educational.com/SSredesdale.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Mitford,_2nd_Baron_Redesdale The Mystery of Mrs Christie, by Marie Benedict:  https://www.authormariebenedict.com/the-mystery-of-mrs-christie.html Mileva Einstein:  https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/the-forgotten-life-of-einsteins-first-wife/ The Other Einstein, by Marie Benedict: https://www.authormariebenedict.com/the-other-einstein.html The Personal Librarian: https://www.authormariebenedict.com/the-personal-librarian.html Victoria Christopher Murray – Marie's Co-Author and author in her own right of more than 30 books: https://victoriachristophermurray.com/ Belle da Costa Greene: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belle_da_Costa_Greene Mick Herron: The Slough House series: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mick_Herron Mary McLeod Bethune:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_McLeod_Bethune Eleanor Roosevelt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleanor_Roosevelt Where to Find Marie Benedict Online Website: authormariebenedict.com Facebook: @authormariebenedict Instagram: @authormariebenedict Don't forget if you enjoy the show, do leave us a review so others can find us too. But now here's Marie. Introducing Author Marie Benedict Biographical fiction author Marie Benedict Jenny Wheeler: Hello there Marie, and welcome to the show. It's great to have you with us. Marie Benedict: I am absolutely delighted to be here as, as I said to you right before you hit the record button, obviously I love to talk books, but oh my gosh, I love New Zealand and it's just such a delight to get to talk with you while you were there. Jenny Wheeler: That's wonderful. Now you've made a name for yourself. write a bestselling historical fiction about real women's stories. Some of them well-known women, others of them not so well known at all,

#087: Olivia Hayle has made millions of dollars selling her formulaic billionaire romance novels on Amazon. This is her smutty story.

Journalist Mercedes Maguire talks to Cheryl Akle about the billion-dollar romance industry and how it's time to break the stigma around reading romance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This week on The Book Drop we welcome Amy and Nicole to talk about the world of romance fiction. We share our thoughts on steamy versus sweet, the best Pride & Prejudice and fictional crushes. Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:Reading Challenge Book Club | December 13, 2022, 6pm – 7pm at Millard BranchAll the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.The Book Drop's last episode of Season 3 will drop on Friday, December 9th before the show breaks until January 13th. We'd love to know what you'd like to hear from us next season. Fill out our feedback survey here. 

Today on the Podcast we are joined by Roland Hulme, a digital Don Draper with a Hemingway Complex. A best selling author of romance adventure novels, we'll be talking writing, James Bond, the Saint and much more! Connect with Roland https://www.instagram.com/rolandhulme/?hl=en https://www.amazon.com/Roland-Hulme/e/B005FLUXQA%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share https://twitter.com/rolandhulme https://www.youtube.com/c/RolandHulme Read High Point https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08N5PFR97/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i3 Follow The Show! https://terrancelayhew.com/suitup/ https://www.instagram.com/suitup.podcast/

Marissa chats with Hannah Orenstein about her new romance - MEANT TO BE MINE - as well as how the beloved genre ideals of "fate" and "soul mates" can come with their own problems, and how to leverage those to add believable conflict in your romance; crafting lush settings that will whisk your readers away while also introducing that aspirational lifestyle element that many readers crave; using the outline stage to explore possibilities for various subplots before committing to your final story, and how the path not chosen can be used to create dynamic relationships; why having the right day job can go a long way when it comes to balancing your career with your writing goals; and how the best method for keeping your ideas fresh is to get out there and live your own life.Books discussed in this episode can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or buy them online from the Happy Writer bookshop.org store (that benefits indie bookstores) at  https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyer

Kate dreams that she has a one night stand to shake up her boring love life but the evening takes an unexpected turn. (Steamy)

Kate dreams that her childhood best friend, Ian, finally confesses his feelings for her. (Vanilla)

Kate dreams that she's going out to celebrate her best friend's birthday with one goal: to avoid her ex-boyfriend, Ian. (Vanilla)

Kate dreams that she makes a new acquaintance on a work trip, Ian. (a little Steamy) 

Kate dreams that she's trying to keep things platonic with Ian, her friend's brother. (a little Steamy)

Kate dreams that she and Ian go their separate ways, but not before making a pact that will determine their future when they are finally reunited. (Vanilla)

Kate dreams that she meets Ian at a work event and struggles to keep their relationship strictly professional. (Steamy)

Kate dreams that she has an awkward introduction to her friend's charming brother, Ian. (Vanilla)

Kate dreams that she and her high school sweetheart, Ian, get a second chance after they lose touch in college. (Vanilla)

Kate dreams that she has a one night stand with Ian, which becomes more than either of them expected. (a little Steamy)

Kate dreams that she is face-to-face with her ex-husband Ian, a man she had done well to avoid until now. (a little Steamy)

Kate dreams that she is a little tipsy and has to call her ex, Ian, for a ride home. (a little Steamy)

This week I interview Jackie Mojica author of contemporary romances feature rockstars. Visit the Illicit Liaison page at SwoonworthyHEA to learn more about Jackie and her books, as well as other books mentioned on the show.

In this week's episode, I interview Lisa Becker, author of the Starfish Series. We talk about the author duo she admires most, her all-time favorite book boyfriend, and how she got started writing. You can learn more about Lisa at her websiteCheck out more Illicit Liaison's shows and join the romance fiction conversation at SwoonworthyHea.com.

Maggie Blackbird is on Ojibway from Northwestern Ontario who writes contemporary, YA, historical and LBGTQ romances involving Canada's indigenous people.  Her latest book is Knight Moves, book three in her When We Were Young Series.  Maggie and I talk about the romance authors she loved (and still loves), her start in romance writing, and how she incorporates the lives of indigenous people into her romances.  Visit the Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHEA to learn more about Maggie and her books. 

In this week's ep, I answer the question on the books I'd recommend to a reader who's never read a romance before but is willing to give it try. I recommend books in a variety of categories, including; Classic, Contemporary, Category, Historical, Mystery, Paranormal, Sweet, and Romcom.Chances are, you have different books you'd recommend. I'd love to hear what they are. You can let me know at SwoonworthyHEA where Illicit Liaisons is hosted. If you love romance fiction, come join the SwoonworthyHEA community to talk about your favorite books, authors, and more. 

This week I discuss my thoughts on The Duke and I by Julia Quinn and the TV adaptation of it, Bridgerton. For Black History Month, I have a list of black romance authors to check out as well. To leave a comment or to read show notes, visit the Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHEA.Join the online community for romance readers to discuss your favorite authors and books, win fun stuff, start a blog and more at SwoonworthyHEA.What would you like to see or do in a romance fiction community? Take the 2 question survey here. 

Mr. Darcy has become synonymous with the romantic leading man. Even though he "lived" over two-hundred years ago, many traits that make Darcy an endearing romantic lead live on today's romances. In this episode, I discuss Darcy's traits and share a few modern romances that I feel have Darcy-esque leading men.Do you have other thoughts about Darcy or modern-day romance heroes similar to Darcy? Let me know on the Illicit Liaison podcast page at SwoonworthyHEA.com

We love romance fiction. But we may not all agree on which types of stories we prefer. In this episode of Illicit Liaisons, I share some of my favorite and not so favorite romance tropes. Which do you love? Which do you hate? Let me know by visiting the Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHEA. Join SwoonworthyHEA, the online community for people who love to read romance fiction. Join groups, start a blog, win stuff and more! Visit Swoonworthyhea to learn more and join!

Cable networks and streaming services are all clamboring for great books to adapt to TV and movies. Here is my list of a few romance books I'd love to see on screen. What books would love to see adapted to a movie or show? Let me know at the Illicit Liaison page at SwoonworthyHEA.Are you a die-hard romantic, looking to chat about romance fiction with other die-hard romantics? Join the SwoonworthyHEA community where you can talk books, win fun stuff, and even start your own fan, book, or author blog. 

Discover what romance books will be returning or debuting on the big and small screen in 2021. Are you looking forward to watching any of these books come to life? Let me know by visiting the Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHEA.comJoin me and other hopeless romantics at SwoonworthyHEA to talk about your favorite romance books, authors and more. 

This week I do another old-school romance episode discussing Sandra Brown. I cover her career, what makes her books stand out, and five of my favorite books of hers.Are you a fan of Sandra Brown? Let us know at the Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHEA.com.Join SwoonworthyHEA, the free online community for people who love to read and write romance fiction! 

Jenna shares her top 5 favorite romance reads of 2020.Are any of these your favorite? If not, what are your favorites? Visit the Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHEA to let me know!If you're a hopeless romantic, stop by SwoonworthyHEA.com, the online community for people who love to read and write romance fiction. Join in the groups, start a blog, enter monthly contests and more!

This week I talk about one of my favorite parts of a romance...the grand gesture. I share a few that left me flat and several that I've always enjoyed. Do you have a favorite grand gesture from a romance? Let us know on Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHea.com.  If you're a hopeless romantic, stop by SwoonworthyHEA.com, the online community for people who love to read and write romance fiction. Join in the groups, start a blog, enter monthly contests and more!

Turn your love of reading into a fun way to meet authors, connect with other readers, and make money through a book blog. The show talks about how to set up a blog, what to blog about, and ways to make money by blogging about books.  Get more resources and a book blog start up checklist in the show notes at  Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHea.comDo you have a book blog or have questions about starting a book blog? Let us know on Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHea.com.  If you're a hopeless romantic, stop by SwoonworthyHEA.com, the online community for people who love to read and write romance fiction. Join in the groups, start a blog, enter monthly contests and more! 

Have you waited to the last minute (like me) to shop for holiday gifts or give your "Wish List" to your family and friends? Here are a number of fun and useful gifts for the book-lover in your life.Do you have other great gift ideas for avid readers? Let us know on Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHea.com.  If you're a hopeless romantic, stop by SwoonworthyHEA.com, the online community for people who love to read and write romance fiction. Join in the groups, start a blog, enter monthly contests and more!

This week we look back on romances by Nora Roberts written 20 to 25 years ago that ignited my interest in romance fiction.  Do you have other Nora Roberts' old school romances you love? Let us know on Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHea.com.  If you're a hopeless romantic, stop by SwoonworthyHEA.com, the online community for people who love to read and write romance fiction. Join in the groups, start a blog, enter monthly contests and more!

Jenna Harte shares some of the political romances she's read over the years in response to the recent election in the United States. She includes a few old school romances, and a couple of royal books. Do you have political romances you've enjoyed? Let us know on Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHea.com.  If you're a hopeless romantic, stop by SwoonworthyHEA.com, the online community for people who love to read and write romance fiction. Join in the groups, start a blog, enter monthly contests and more!

Jenna Harte and Ellen Butler share their pet peeves in romance stories. What are your romance novel pet peeves?  Let us know on Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHea.com.  If you're a hopeless romantic, stop by SwoonworthyHEA.com, the online community for people who love to read and write romance fiction. Join in the groups, start a blog, enter monthly contests and more! 

Do you have classic romance books you love or ideas for current day romances that will be considered classics in a hundred years? Let us know on Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHea.com. If you're a hopeless romantic, stop by SwoonworthyHEA.com, the online community for people who love to read and write romance fiction. Join in the groups, start a blog, enter monthly contests and more!

If your book budget is bust, check out these 8 options for getting free romance books!Do you have more free romance book resources? Let us know on the Illicit Liaisons page at SwoonworthyHea.com.If you're a hopeless romantic, stop by SwoonworthyHEA.com, the online community for people who love to read and write romance fiction. Join in the groups, start a blog, enter monthly contests and more!

This episode of A Real Bodice Ripper explores That Could Be Enough, a novella by Alyssa Cole. In the episode we discuss "Black Romance Novels Matter Too", an article by Carole V. Bell that we highly recommend. We also recommend checking out @WOCinRomance on Twitter, an account that promotes the works of Women of Color & Native & Indigenous Woman in Romance Fiction. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arealbodiceripper/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arealbodiceripper/support