Podcasts about romance genre

Novels centering on love and sex are among the best-selling books year after year. More and more are challenging the conventions of romance as a genre — and bringing us well beyond fairy tale endings.Two novels out this summer are pushing some of the boundaries of romance writing and love stories as we know them.Haili Blassingame's “They All Fall in Love at the End” follows a young Black writer in D.C. as she explores non-monogamy while her city (and the whole world) deals with the fallout of the 2024 election.And in Tia Williams' “The Missed Connection,” a casting agent tries to find the handsome stranger who sat next to her on a flight while navigating past trauma and a shaky work-life balance.We ask these new authors about writing complex love stories.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

What kind of story are you writing? That question is actually much trickier to answer than it seems, and that's because writers and agents look at genre differently. What happens if, after reading the query letter, an agent isn't clear on your story's genre? What role do comp titles play in explaining genre? We answer these questions and many more in today's Hook Your Reader episode. Enjoy! -V. Submit your query letter and first 10 pages writing sample at storynerd.ca.For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.To subscribe to Kat's Keynotes (Substack), click here.Watch us on YouTube!

This week I practised writing a premise for each of the characters in Notting Hill and I experimented with the ending to see if this tool helps writers evaluate writing ideas. Valerie studied the value of the “everyman” punching above his weight in a romance - a winning formula if ever there was one! - M. Submit your query letter and first 10 pages writing sample at storynerd.ca.For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.To subscribe to Kat's Keynotes (Substack), click here.Watch us on YouTube!

‘Book girlies’ with an insatiable appetite for happily-ever-after romance have fuelled the biggest phenomenon in publishing and TV right now - Off Campus, the fictional universe where 20-somethings unpack their trauma and have a lot of sex. Voracious reader - and The Australian’s off-platform editor - Chloe Barr is here. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front was hosted Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team also includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton, andJasper Leak, who edited the episode and also wrote our theme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What makes a romantic comedy a romantic comedy and not straight romance? We attempt to get to the bottom of it in this very episode!

Hey comrades! Eloisa James is on the podcast this week to talk about her newest book THE LAST LADY B, first person in historical, gothic romance, Kickstarters, indie publishing, being part of Julia Quinn's inaugural book box, and Shakespeare in romance. You may remember I've mentioned that Eloisa was my advisor in college and arguably the spark that lit the fuse that eventually burst in to the flames of this podcast (did I take that metaphor too far?)--and she is so brilliant and clear-eyed and really has her finger on the pulse of this genre. Enjoy the show! Preorder LADY B from the Ripped Bodice Connect with Eloisa: website; Instagram; TikTok; Facebook *Note: Eloisa mentions that Sonali Dev writes Shakespeare retellings, but she actually writes Jane Austen retellings--still excellent, just a different author! SUPPORT THE PODCAST by visiting my Bookshop.org Storefront to get any book mentioned in the episode. If you use this link or go directly from my store, I earn a small commission. You can also buy me a coffee, shop some WRION merch, or grab something from my sapphic, bookish Etsy shop! FOLLOW THE PODCAST on Instagram/Threads @wereaditonenight or FOLLOW ME on Instagram @thealisonfinch Facebook: We Read It One Night Email: wereaditonenight [at] gmail.com

Special guest Meccah from the Lansing Libraries joins us for a dive into favorite romance picks and the romance genre in general, along with our regular diverse range of picks for the month.  Cheryl's Books:  Nothing Compares to you: What Sinéad O'Connor Means to Us edited by Sonya Huber and Martha BayneRed Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath by Heather ClarkLondon Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family's Search for Truth by Patrick Radden KeefeBeatrix Potter's Gardening Life:  The Plants and Places that Inspired the Classic Children's Tales by Marta McDowellMentioned: Hanif Abdurraqib writing about Sinéad O'Connor (Instagram post) InstagramSay Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden KeefeEmpire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden KeefeRecollections of My Nonexistence by Rebecca SolnitEmily Dickinson's Gardening Life: The Plants & Places that Inspired the Iconic Poet by Marta McDowell Jessica's Books:   Archangel's Eternity by Nalini SinghGet a life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert The Beginning Comes After the End by Rebecca SolnitMentioned: Angel's Blood (first book in series) by Nalini SinghNalini Singh's wide range of titles.Talia Hibbert titles, “The Brown Sisters” trilogy.The author I blanked on was Jasmine Guillory.Men Explain Things to Me by Rebecca Solnit Mari's Books:   Love, Sivvy: A Novel Inspired by the Life, Letters, and Diaries of Young Sylvia Plath by R.L. ToalsonThe Bell Jar by Sylvia PlathThe Poet and the Bees: A Story of the Seasons Sylvia Plath Kept Bees by Amy NoveskyNavigating Night by Julie LeungOur Lake by Angie Kang Meccah's Books:   Before I Let Go by Kennedy RyanMore titles by Kennedy RyanTia Williams titlesTwenty-Four Seconds From Now: A Love Story by Jason ReynoldsWe Go Slow by Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie 

Sally Kilpatrick discusses how growing up in a rural area and being raised by a librarian informed her decision to become a novelist. She illustrates how the novel, Wuthering Heights, and the 2026 film vary in the way each manages consent between romantic partners, and introduces her latest novel, Little Miss Petty. Sally is the USA Today bestselling author of seven novels and counting. She has won multiple awards, including the Georgia Author of the Year, the Maggie Award of Excellence, the Booksellers' Best, and the Nancy Knight Mentorship Award. She lives in California with her husband, two kids, and two cats. Learn more at sallykirkpatrick.com Special thanks to NetGalley for an advance copy of Little Miss Petty. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.

Hey comrades! The state of the romance genre is wild right now and I'm so excited to have author Adriana Herrera on to talk about it. We chat where the romance genre is and where it's going, fanfiction and fandom, community, feminism in romance, and (of course) Heated Rivalry. It was so awesome to hear Adriana speak and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I did! Connect with Adriana: website; @ladriana_herrera: Insta/Threads AH2 Collections Her Night with Santa episode   Subscribe! Follow! Rate! Review! Tell your friends and family! Bookshop.org Storefront: buy a book mentioned in the episode through this link and I earn a small commission Buy me coffee WRION merch! My feminist, sapphic, bookish Etsy shop! Instagram/Threads: @wereaditonenight TikTok: @wereaditonenight Facebook: We Read It One Night Email: wereaditonenight [at] gmail.com

Emily Henry is a New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author with five consecutive number one novels and a reputation as the “Queen of the Beach Read.” In this conversation from May 2025, Jenna sits down with Henry to discuss writing fan fiction in middle school, the teachers who encouraged her creativity, and how she found her voice within the romance genre. Plus, Henry shares why she now prioritizes writing stories that bring her genuine joy as both a reader and a writer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We celebrate our 100th episode with a look back on our podcast before diving into our favorites for 2025 (no reading required)! Wrapping up the episode, we share a heartfelt thank you to our listeners and a look at the future.

A grouchy MMC and a struggling single mom--sign us up please! Add in a touch of holiday vibes and this makes the coziest story for discussion!

A fake dating trope we didn't see coming and Sarah's obsession with Moulin Rouge! Jennifer Hartmann always packs a good punch in her angsty dramas.

Inspiration can be found in many places, and as avid readers, we find inspiration in many of the characters we read about. This episode features a few of our favorites, and we discuss what makes them so inspiring to us. No reading required!

A romantic suspense with a twisted component that has us breaking down the darker side of humanity. This is a thrilling story with beautiful redemption for the MCs.

A dark romcom featuring a hilarious vampire...yes, please! We have the best time gushing over this delightful story and all of its comedic moments.

We review our favorite books to re-read and those we would definitely read again. Do you have any books you would recommend re-reading?

A funny road trip romance that gives Sarah one of her highest level angst ratings!

"My therapist and I talk all the time about how the support system you have and where you're at (in life) totally dictates how you handle recovery."Romance Author Thea Claire portrays realistic recovery from addiction in her novels and how resilience shapes character arcs, emotional truths, and heals trauma. We explore the track of her own recovery and the importance of community, pushing through setbacks, and the impact it has on long-term growth. Connect with Thea:https://thea-claire-author.square.site/Facebook: @theaclaireauthorInstagram: @theaclaireauthorTikTok: @theaclaireauthorCheck out The Recovering Good Girl Series:https://amzn.to/4n5Ayqz---------Media Mentions:Pucking Around by Emily Rathhttps://amzn.to/47jFm6OJust for the Summer by Abby Jimenezhttps://amzn.to/4okOjCL---------The YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPcGXevs2NQk3Ab9OD66zuQSupport the Showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestoryFind me below:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStory Music:Strawberry Flavor Love by Daystarhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMi0dxVgqvo Support the show

An intriguing drama romance with twists on a wild ride! We're not even a little bit sorry for loving this story so much!

A marriage of convenience story with a twist and some super hot chemistry we love to gush about!

This second-chance, brother's best-friend romance has Sarah sweating over the angst and us gushing about the MMC.

A whimsical story with music...sign us up please! We chat about this charming story and what it would be like to be telepathically connected to someone for a day.

Romance is having a huge moment and let's be honest, sometimes we all need a dose of a little happy ending. In this spicy bonus episode of Mamamia Out Loud, Jessie, Holly and Em V are diving deep into why we're all completely obsessed with love stories right now. From seriously sexy fairies, Mr Rochester's problematic Victorian charm to complicated love stories set on the backdrop of Dublin (so romantic) — we're covering it all and getting way too invested in fictional relationships. Plus, we'll play you a taste of Em's spicy obsession she's been listening to on her commute that has her practically levitating into work.

Sometimes they are a hit and sometimes they are a miss...book to movie adaptations. We discuss our favorite adaptations and books that we can imagine would make great movies! No reading required!

A delightful romcom with all the feels...an interesting spin on Sleepless in Seattle!

The most delightful fake dating rom-com with humor and depth has us laughing together as we discuss this delicious story!

*Ahem* Testing one, two, three. Mic check. Allow us a moment to step on our romance book soapboxes as we light-heartedly talk about things that give us the ick when reading.

The patient and pursuant MMC in this story has us gushing with love as we break down this beautiful story of healing and redemption.

An FMC trapped in grief, mixed alongside major chemistry with the MMC, and some coastal beach vibes make for a great summer discussion!

In this mini-episode, we break down our most-read authors and our top book choices we'd recommend by those authors. No reading required!

It's our podcast's 3rd birthday, so we are celebrating by discussing The Birthday List by Devney Perry. We chat about the fun "bucket list" type items and the swoon-worthy MMC in this story with an interesting twist on grief and starting over.

Stop the presses! We've finally found a book that makes Amy cry in this heartwarming and emotional story of reconciliation!

Kiersten Hill dropped by “All About Books” this week to help host Pat Leach catch up on current trends in Romance fiction. She recommended the new release, “Story of My Life” by Lucy Score.

Our first mini episode where we chat about book related things--no reading required! In this episode, we talk about some of our favorite micro tropes in romance books that make us giddy and swoon!

We break down the details of two stories intertwined by loss and chat about Sarah's latest deep dive.

Emily Henry is a New York Times & Sunday Times Bestselling author who has written five consecutive number one Bestsellers.  She has been dubbed the ‘Queen of the Beach Read' and has helped redefine the romance genre. Jenna Bush Hager sits down with Emily to discuss how she began writing fan fiction in middle school, and the teachers that encouraged her along the way. She opens up about how she first discovered the romance genre, and how she has embraced writing and reading books that bring her joy!

A road trip with a journey of healing, a 180 flip of feelings for our MMC, and some spunky teenagers in this breakdown of this beautiful story.

Welcome to our special, fan-interaction episode! In this episode of PassionPod, our hosts (Tosca, Lauren & Ali) interact with you, the fans, through user-submitted voicemails and emails! They answer questions about  how Passionflix selects books to adapt, upcoming films this year and the overall behind-the-scenes process behind creating Passionflix movies and TV series. They discuss their favorite book tropes, genres, and specific romance novels they love. The team shares personal anecdotes about gifts from fans, including fan art and heartfelt messages.Do you have a question or comment you would like featured on a future episode? Leave us a message today!Call us at (770) 648-3677 or email at info@passionflix.com

A heavy story about survival--we breakdown the journey of this FMC as she overcomes a life of struggle.

In Episode 21 of Undercurrents of Romance, Tracey Devlyn sits down with international bestselling author India Holton to discuss her historical romantasy, THE GEOGRAPHER'S MAP TO ROMANCE. An exiled heiress returns to settle old debts. A bold investor sees more than profit. When danger strikes, unexpected passion may prove their greatest risk yet. A funny, cozy romantasy with a splash of Indiana Jones—THE GEOGRAPHER'S MAP TO ROMANCE delivers a perfect blend of adventure, wit, and romance, with one epic tree. Love the episode → Rate it ❃ Thumbs Up ❃ Subscribe → ❤ Show Notes:
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This funny romcom has us cracking up over chapstick zippers and a swoon-worthy MMC in this fake dating forced proximity delight.

What makes the bones of a good romcom? We break it down as we chat about our hot and cold MMC who is getting a first hand lesson in writing an engaging romcom. Plus, Sarah has us laughing as she falls for the biggest breach of contract between a reader and a romcom author.

We break down this beautiful story of ballet and dance with a little bit of suspense thrown in for good measure!

This week on The Book Drop, we explore the rise of the romance genre and the guilty-pleasure tropes that keep us coming back for more.All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.Happening at the Library: Interactive Movie: Wonka (2023) | Friday, Feb. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. | Willa Cather BranchPolish Genealogy: Finding Your Ancestors' Polish Records (Virtual Program) | Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. Book ClubsPlain Pages at Willa Cather on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 1 p.m.Novel Nights at Washington Branch on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m.Lit Happens at Sorensen Branch on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m.More info at omahalibrary.org/book-club.Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.

A delightful romcom with quirky dates and witty banter!

A British cinnamon roll MMC...sign us up! We chatter about the comedic moments and gush over the heart-melting actions of the hero in this delightful story by Karla Soresen.

On this Episode of Buzzing About Romance, join Becky, Leah, and Amanda as they break down the Romance Genre through the Decades.

This small-town second-chance romance has us breaking down the hardships of our MCs and Amy has to defend her humor rating of this emotional story with Sarah.

Music, dogs, and a super sweet story! This cute, cozy story gives us all the fuzzy feels as we head into the holiday season.