Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast

Jane and Sarah discuss contemporary romance, especially those successful self-published books that are essentially category romances. Plus, book recommendations, and book characters that made us so irritated we had to stop reading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah and Jane interview New York Times bestselling author Sylvia Day about her book "Bared to You," and about her upcoming presidency of RWA. Erin Galloway and Cindy Hwang are also part of the roundtable of much laughing, discussing how they brought Day's self-pubbed book to Penguin, and the response the book has received. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

n this podcast, we look at summer reading! Jane and Sarah sit down with Jane's ARC drawer (That's a real thing) and take a look at the books we're excited about coming this summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah and Jane interview Nalini Singh, who is trapped in their hotel room, unable to escape the questioning. The good news: we learn which US reality tv show Nalini is secretly addicted to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah tunes in to the DBSA Podcast voicemail and adds listener messages to the podcast as we discuss what we're reading. Plus, there's an interview with Sarah's mother in law about audiobooks she loves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah and Jane discuss the romance canon - what it is, who is in it, and why the term 'canon' might mean different things to different people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah and Jane talk about the upcoming DABWAHA, A March Madness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah and Jane take a look at your suggestions as to the best name for a book wherein a hymen is located in the incorrect place. We also talk about other things, like romance novels. No, really. Swear! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah and Jane discuss book buying, reading, and reviewing, and Jane attempts to recommend a book to Sarah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah & Jane talk about coltish legs, books that make us cry, being happy drunks, and werewolf fiction best-of. We also talk about Lisa Kleypas' upcoming 'Rainshadow Road.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane and Sarah talk about the ridiculous threshold, where hyperbolic characters and plots become too much - and why that threshold varies for different readers depending on genre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Sarah convinces Jane to talk about the Agony / Ecstasy Anthology, and we reminisce about old ebook stores and old reading devices. We also discuss schmoopy epilogues, were-bears, and books we're reading right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah and Jane talk about what we're reading, whether there's more cursing in romance than there was previously, and what we wish for in a paranormal werewolf romance. We also talk about football. Really. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane and Sarah interview Sarah Mayberry, talk about her books and her current work in progress, and make her try on an American accent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week: we peek in the mailbox and answer listener email. Are paranormals and vampire romances on the way out? Have we reached saturation? What surprises does our email inbox hold for us? And what book will Sarah read aloud this time? All the answers are here for your enjoyment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane interviews Sarah and asks merciless questions about Everything I Know About Love, I Learned from Romance Novels, Sarah's new book, which is in stores and libraries now. We also talk about romance novels we love that feature wonderful female relationships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are all about romangst this week: angsty romances with a lot of emotion, strife, and (we hope) uplifting, believable endings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane and Sarah talk about digital backlist, and old skool romances they love. We also discuss prices, and what we are willing to pay for older titles released digitally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We each interviewed historical romance author Stephanie Laurens in support of her new novel, "Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue," and learn more about Avon's KISS & Teal promotion this month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back, talking about popular series, historical romance, streak reading, erotic romance, and Jane's term for small town contemporary romances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah and Jane start the podcast up again with a discussion of what we're reading, and what Harlequin Presents novels we like. We also discuss at length a new book, "A Lady Awakened" by Cecilia Grant. Good Book Noise is made, and Sarah owes Jane a puppy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah and Jane talk about their favorite romantic tropes, from unrequited love to the smoldering hero. What are your faves? We also interview Carolyn Jewel about her book "Scandal," and the power, or lack thereof, that women had in historical time periods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria Dahl, author of "Talk Me Down," joins us to talk about small towns, sexually intelligent heroines, and responding to reviews. Then Jane and Sarah talk about talking dirty- but don't actually get to it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a delicious (and somewhat squeeful) chat with author Claudia Dain about romance heroines who are subversive, powerful, and deviously smart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The emergence of epublishing and small presses, and a discussion of market penetration, with special guest Angela James from Sam Hain publishing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We retread some of the economic discussion from our earlier podcast, but we have more to say about what's selling, most notably ebooks. We also have Malle Valick from Harlequin with us to discuss all things bright and digital from Harlequin. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah's too close to the phone, Jane is driving, and we're recording our conversation. As Jane says, we are the picture of amateurs. Come watch us grow! Or, listen, as the case may be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.