NSFW Romance: Authors Behind the Scenes

Shane and Eris are back! Find out if there's anything even these two spicy Romance writers don't dare to say, as they discuss the ways current events affect how authors interact with the public.

In the social media age, where fans expect to have access to and interaction with creators, how far is too far, in terms of author self-expression?

News happens. People have opinions. Authors are people (we swear!), but what are the consequences for making our stances on hot-button topics known? Do we alienate readers when we do this, or do people like to see a human side to the authors whose books they love?

Bonus: Shane spills the dark, dirty secret about Pun Daddy. Scandalous!

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This podcast was recorded on Thursday, April 14, 2022. Audio/Video Production by Eris Adderly.

Shane and Eris look back on 2021, including their personal highs and lows, the continuing impact of COVID on the Readersphere and Authorlandia, and all the new fun things coming to the podcast in 2022.

Revisit some of the best NSFW Romance Podcast moments of the year, including fascinating author interviews, times when Eris was definitely not in on the joke, and highlights from the barrage of innuendoes Shane managed to endure.

Everything from Tiger King to windmills, ball gags to #buttgate—all crammed into a nice little year-end special.

See you in 2022!

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This podcast was recorded on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Audio/Video Production by Eris Adderly.

Measha Stone, USA Today Bestselling author of the Reluctant Brides and Mafia Brides series of dark, spicy Romances talks with Shane and Eris about book signing events and introversion, how much she hates the plotter approach to writing, and how surprisingly supportive the Romance writing community can be. Eris cackles maniacally about cliffhangers, and when candy corn underpants enter the conversation, Shane nearly has to safeword out.  

Follow Measha here:

Amazon: http://amzn.to/2BPnQd3

BookBub: http://bit.ly/2DUs0hY

Email list (and grab a free book!): http://bit.ly/2tTBRmV

Measha Stone Official Facebook Author Page https://bit.ly/2kzQT7r

Measha's Madhouse - Facebook Reader Group: https://bit.ly/2M9C9Op

GoodReads: https://bit.ly/37P29sV

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This podcast was recorded on Monday, November 8, 2021. Audio/Video Production by Eris Adderly.

Writer's Block: Shane and Eris talk about the terror of terrors among authors. Why does it happen? What do we do about it? Come for talk about 'forcing it'; stay for a discussion of alphas and betas that's surprisingly NOT centered around omegaverse. Find out why Eris can't meditate, and why Shane has ZERO CHILL when it comes to side projects. 

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This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Audio/Video Production by Eris Adderly.

“It's just how you're wired, it's as simple as that.” — Shane Starrett

Shane and Eris discuss dark Romance and why we read and write it. What constitutes ‘dark Romance’ in relation to other Romance tropes and genres? Why the stigma around Romances with dark themes, and what effect does it have on readers and authors? What impact do book retailers have on the availability of these stories? Plus: The Great Trigger Warning Discussion. Eris will rant, but probably not about what you’d think!

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This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Audio/Video Production by Eris Adderly.

A.S. Etaski, author of the epic dark fantasy series, Sister Seekers, joins Eris and Shane to talk about writing styles, dark elves, and the very real-life reasons sex and sexuality deserve their spotlight in speculative fiction as peers with all the other important themes we love to explore between the pages of our favorite books.

Follow A.S. Etaski and check out her books here:

https://etaski.com

https://www.patreon.com/etaski

https://www.amazon.com/A-S-Etaski/e/B07GBZ51HH/

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This podcast was recorded on Friday, May 21, 2021. Audio/Video Production by Eris Adderly.

EPISODE FOUR - part two of two for this episode

Join your hosts Eris and Shane as they talk about types of book covers—ebook and paperback—and how very, VERY important they are to the success of an author's book.  

They'll discuss how to plan for creating a book cover, finding a cover artist you like and approaching them, the actual process of creating the cover, and then what to expect once the book launches, and beyond. 

Podcast update: we can now also be found on Pandora for users of that service! 😁 
 
NOTE: because of the importance of this subject to authors, this episode has been broken into two parts. It is highly suggested you start with part one and then move to part two in order. Also, as this discussion of book covers is very graphic intensive, for best effect it is suggested that you watch it in full on YouTube, especially after the 26:38 mark in the first episode. 

This is part two of this two part episode.

EPISODE THREE - part one of two for this episode

Join your hosts Eris and Shane as they talk about types of book covers—ebook and paperback—and how very, VERY important they are to the success of an author's book.  

They'll discuss how to plan for creating a book cover, finding a cover artist you like and approaching them, the actual process of creating the cover, and then what to expect once the book launches, and beyond. 

Podcast update: we can now also be found on Pandora for users of that service! 😁 
 
NOTE: because of the importance of this subject to authors, this episode has been broken into two parts. It is highly suggested you start with part one and then move to part two in order. Also, as this discussion of book covers is very graphic intensive, for best effect it is suggested that you watch it in full on YouTube, especially after the 26:38 mark in the first episode. 

This is part one of this two part episode.

Black Collar Press founders and USA Today Bestselling Authors Jennifer Bene and Livia Grant share with us how they transitioned from corporate jobs to the wild world of dirty Romance, what it’s like running the popular Black Light book series, and a fascinating deep dive into their writing processes, all the way from white boards to witchcraft. Plus a Black Collar Press exclusive reveal! 

This episode your hosts Eris and Shane discuss the characters they create, hearing their voices in their heads (and whether that’s proof they’re insane), and how to get down on paper the stories their characters insist on telling, the way they want them told. 

Finally, we take listener feedback, and we would LOVE to hear from you! If you have questions, comments, or just something random to say, please drop us a note on any of our podcast sites, or our Facebook or Twitter pages! 

If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NSFW-Romance-Authors-Behind-the-Scenes-117064086837074 

You can follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RomanceNsfw 

 Or you can email us at [email protected] 

This podcast was recorded on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020.  Audio/Video Production by Eris Adderly.