Love, Indie

Love, Indie

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  • Love Indie | Episode 11 | Secrets, Schemes & Slow-Burn Suspense with RK Harrington

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    Secrets, tension, and emotional twists await in this episode of Love, Indie. 

    Author RK Harrington joins the podcast to discuss Kindred Schemes, the inspiration behind the story, writing emotionally layered characters, balancing suspense with romance, and the realities of indie publishing.

    We also talk about plotting twists, creating chemistry between characters, and what readers can expect next from RK Harrington.

    If you love romance with tension, mystery, and emotional depth, this episode is for you.


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    44 min
  • Love Indie | Episode 10 | Fate, Magic & Falling in Love the Hard Way with Lauren H. Mae

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    In this episode of Love, Indie, I’m joined by romance author Lauren H. Mae to talk about writing love stories where the path to happily-ever-after isn’t always easy.

    Lauren is the author of the Summer Nights Series, the Wish List Series, and her newest adult contemporary romance with a touch of magic, The Fate Factor.

    We talk about writing emotional love stories, the magic of fate in romance, favorite tropes, balancing writing with family life, and the fictional couples that live rent-free in every romance reader’s head.

    If you love heartfelt romance, a little bit of magic, and behind-the-scenes conversations with indie authors, this episode is for you.


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    44 min
  • Love Indie | Episode 9 | Murder Mysteries & Teachers Turned Sleuths with Kristen Bahls

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    What happens when teachers become amateur detectives? In this episode of Love, Indie, indie author Kristen Bahls joins the show to talk about her cozy mystery A Flair for Trouble, writing teacher-turned-sleuths, crafting clever mysteries, and her experience in the indie author community.


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    Listen to Where I Left Off Pod Here

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    47 min
  • Love Indie | Episode 8 | Behind the Mic: Bringing Romance to Life with Audiobook Narrator Marie Mitchell

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    What does it take to bring a romance novel to life through audio? In this episode of Love, Indie, audiobook narrator Marie Mitchell joins the show to talk about the art of narration, performing emotional and spicy scenes, and what indie authors should know before producing an audiobook.


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    40 min
  • Love, Indie | Episode 7 | Laugh-Out-Loud Love & The Bardot Siblings with Rachel Lewis

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    Chaos, chemistry, and the Bardot siblings. 💕

    Contemporary romance author Rachel Lewis joins Love, Indie to talk about her hilarious and heartfelt Bardot Siblings series, including Yours, Unexpectedly, Entirely, Yours and the recently released Foolishly Yours.

    We dive into accidental pregnancy romance, rivals-to-lovers tension, witty banter, spicy moments, and the found-family dynamics readers can’t get enough of. Rachel also shares her journey as an indie author, creating community through Get Lit: Grown-Up Book Fair, and why flawed characters make the best love stories.

    If you love laugh-out-loud romance, chaotic families, and indie authors building unforgettable worlds—this episode is for you.


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    1 hr
  • Love Indie | Episode 6 | Laugh-Out-Loud Love & The Pine Forest Something Series with Elsie Bea

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    Sunflowers, sugar, and swoony small-town romance. 🌻

    Contemporary romance author Elsie Bea joins Love, Indie to talk about her steamy romcom Something Like series, including Something Like Sunflowers, Something Like Sugar, and Something Like Starlight.

    We dive into small-town love stories, writing humor and steam, building a connected romance series, and the joys—and surprises—of indie publishing.

    If you love funny, heartfelt romance with swoony chemistry and unforgettable characters, this episode is for you.


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    47 min
  • Love, Indie | Episode 5 | Chasing Love Across the Globe: Travel Romance & Big Feelings with JA Forde

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    Passport ready? 

    Indie romance author JA Forde joins Love, Indie to talk about her wanderlust-filled Love Along the Way series, including On a Flight to Sydney, On the Slopes of Tahoe, and On the Ferry to Skye.

    We’re diving into travel romance, forced proximity, snowy tension, ferry rides to Scotland, and how falling in love far from home changes everything. If you love destination romance, immersive settings, and indie authors building beautiful fictional worlds, this episode is for you.

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    47 min
  • Love, Indie | Episode 4 | Drawing Her Characters To Life: Romance, Art & The Zhao Twins With Anne Karine Quinn

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    Bodyguards, billionaires, marriage of convenience, and he falls first - this episode has it all. Indie romance author Anne Karine Quinn joins Love, Indie to talk about her Zhao Twin Duology, her creative process, and how drawing her own character art brings her stories to life. A must - listen for trope lovers and indie romance readers. 

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    37 min
  • Love, Indie | Episode 3 | From Reading to Sharing: Bookstagram, Journaling & the Love of Books

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    In this episode of Love, Indie, I’m joined by Shanna, a book influencer and book journaler I first met in 2024 at Ink & Indie. Shanna shares her love of reading, book journaling, and creating cozy bookish content on Bookstagram, along with what it’s really like being a reader in the online book community. We also talk about connection, creativity, and the friendships that make indie book spaces feel like home.


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    Journals:Archer & Olive - Use code: Cozy 10 


    Books Mentioned:

    Finding Home By Jenn McMahon

    In Stormy Weather By Chelsea Curto

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    49 min

About Love, Indie

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Welcome to Love, Indie — the podcast where romance readers, writers, and indie book lovers come together. Hosted by Staci, owner of Romance-Landia bookstore, each episode dives into…