Smut & Sensibility

Welcome back! This week, Aly and Amber workshop ideas for their short story submissions. Smut University Press is releasing its first ever romance anthology, A MINNESOTAN’S GUIDE TO BREAKING THE ICE, which will be out March 2nd. Physical copies coming soon! Available for pre-order (e-book) on kindle now: https://tr.ee/MNguide

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Amber

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Aly

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Marie: https://www.instagram.com/authormariemoss

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Author Sam Tschida is back! Aly and Amber chat with Sam  about her new release, GABBY GREENE KNOWS WHODUNIT which is about a mom who accidentally becomes a spy and has to jet off to the Azores (the Hawaii of Europe) with her hot handler to solve a mysterious matter of national security. 

0:00 – Introduction

2:19 – Book Nook

2:28 – Julia Song is Undateable by Susan Lee

7:24 – The Re-Do List by Denise Williams

10:25 – All Super-Heroes Need PR by Elizabeth Stephens

16:04 – Craft Corner: Interview with Sam Tschida

17:24 – Sam’s New Release: Gabby Greene Knows Whodunit

47:28 – Happy Endings

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Amber

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TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@amberchristineauthor
Aly

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Marie: https://www.instagram.com/authormariemoss

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This week the ladies revisit a book that they read when they were younger and discuss what they think about the book now, how publishing has changed, and what they can learn from the romance genre’s history. 

0:23 – Introduction

2:50 – Wallbanger by Alice Clayton read by Aly

17:03 – Dark Lover by J.R. Ward read by Amber

36:16 – Pleasure for Pleasure by Eloisa James read by Marie

01:02:29 – Happy Endings

Check out our Book Nook recs on Bookshop.org (affiliate): https://tr.ee/booknookrecs 

Looking for writing community, education, and workshopping? Always wanted to write a novel? Feeling stuck with your current work in process? Looking to get your query package ready? Join Smut University, a writing group for all genres run by traditionally published author, Sam Tschida! 14 day free trial. https://tr.ee/SmutU

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Amber

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TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@amberchristineauthor
Aly

Substack: https://substack.com/@alyafterall 

TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@alydaltonwrites 

Marie: https://www.instagram.com/authormariemoss

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YT: https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc 

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Substack: https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT 

Bluesky:https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV

Welcome back to our manuscript minisode. This is our short bonus episode every other week where we talk about our current works in progress. For a brief reminder, Amber is writing a small town hockey romance (AKA adult mighty ducks) and Aly is writing a Spy Rom-Com.

We are continuing with our new format this week with a roundtable of our stories with a question prompt we each have to answer. The question this week is:

-How do our main characters feel about birthdays?

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Looking for writing community, education, and workshopping? Always wanted to write a novel? Feeling stuck with your current work in process?Looking to get your query package ready? Join our writing group, Smut University! 14 day free trial.

Author Sam Tschida’s Writing Group, Smut University (all genres welcome) https://tr.ee/lAIjwcxpzC 

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Amber

IG: https://instagram.com/amberchristineauthor

TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@amberchristineauthor
Aly

Substack: https://substack.com/@alyafterall 

TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@alydaltonwrites 

Marie: https://www.instagram.com/authormariemoss

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This week the ladies are discussing their 26 most anticipated new romance releases for 2026! We have a little bit of everything this week (fantasy/romantasy, contemporary, paranormal, action/adventure, etc) and we we share these titles with the huge caveat that this list is not exhaustive! We are keeping our eye out for more deal reports/publishing news, but figured we would get a jumpstart on our 2026 TBR. Things look like they’re off to a great start. What is a 2026 new release that you are most excited for?

All 26 books can be found at our affiliate Bookshop.Org Page: https://bookshop.org/shop/smutandsensibilitypod?source=aw&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=78888&utm_source=awin&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=78888&utm_term=0&sscid=92005_1768877566_e81f11db810487f744388f6f405a1911&awc=92005_1768877566_e81f11db810487f744388f6f405a1911 

Aleia’s Library - awesome substacker with book reviews and recommendations. Her 2026 roundup gave us some new-to-us authors and we are so grateful! Check her out: https://aleiaslibrary.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips

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Amber

IG: https://instagram.com/amberchristineauthor

TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@amberchristineauthor
Aly

Substack: https://substack.com/@alyafterall 

TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@alydaltonwrites 

Marie: https://www.instagram.com/authormariemoss

Connect with S&S!

TT: https://tr.ee/uepfsftdpc 

Instagram:https://tr.ee/MKqmAdLiLT 

YT: https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc 

Website: http://smutandsensibilitypod.com 

Substack: https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT 

Bluesky:https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV

Welcome back to our manuscript minisode. This is our short bonus episode every other week where we talk about our current works in progress. For a brief reminder, Amber is writing a small town hockey romance (AKA adult mighty ducks) and Aly is writing a Spy Rom-Com.

We are continuing with our new format this week with a roundtable of our stories with a question prompt we each have to answer. The question this week is:

-What were the first scenes we thought of that made us want to write our books?

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Looking for writing community, education, and workshopping? Always wanted to write a novel? Feeling stuck with your current work in process?Looking to get your query package ready? Join our writing group, Smut University! 14 day free trial.

Author Sam Tschida’s Writing Group, Smut University (all genres welcome) https://tr.ee/lAIjwcxpzC 

S&S Ladies:

Amber

IG: https://instagram.com/amberchristineauthor

TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@amberchristineauthor
Aly

Substack: https://substack.com/@alyafterall 

TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@alydaltonwrites 

Marie: https://www.instagram.com/authormariemoss

Connect with S&S!

TT: https://tr.ee/uepfsftdpc 

Instagram:https://tr.ee/MKqmAdLiLT 

YT: https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc 

Website: http://smutandsensibilitypod.com 

Substack: https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT 

Bluesky: https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV 

Book Nook Recs (affiliate): https://tr.ee/u3sm0JHR89

This week the ladies are chatting about (what feels like) one of the most recommended craft books out there…Story Genius by Lisa Cron! This craft book promises to teach you how to use brain science to write a riveting novel all while avoiding the dreaded disaster draft. Let us know in the comments if you’ve read Story Genius and what you thought?

0:00 – Introduction

2:10 – Book Nook

2:57 – Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet by Samantha Allen

11:15 – Brood by Claire Kent

17:36 – Love at First Sight by Mallory Marlowe

25:24 – Craft Corner: Story Genius by Lisa Cron

1:09:00 – Happy Endings

Writer Types by Ellen Brock (mentioned in episode):

Ellen Brock - YouTube

 A Guide to Novel Writing for Intuitive Plotters 

The Four Types of Novel Writers

Book Nook Recommendations (affiliate):

Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet by Samatha Allen: https://tr.ee/booknookrecs 

Brood by Claire Kent (After the End Dystopian Romance Kickstarter)

Love at First Sighting by Mallory Marlowe https://tr.ee/booknookrecs 

Looking for writing community, education, and workshopping? Always wanted to write a novel? Feeling stuck with your current work in process?Looking to get your query package ready? Join our writing group, Smut University! 14 day free trial.

Author Sam Tschida’s Writing Group, Smut University (all genres welcome) https://tr.ee/lAIjwcxpzC 

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Amber

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TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@amberchristineauthor
Aly

Substack: https://substack.com/@alyafterall 

TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@alydaltonwrites 

Marie: https://www.instagram.com/authormariemoss

Connect with S&S!

TT: https://tr.ee/uepfsftdpc 

Instagram:https://tr.ee/MKqmAdLiLT 

YT: https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc 

Website: http://smutandsensibilitypod.com 

Substack: https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT 

Bluesky:https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV

Welcome back to our manuscript minisode. This is our short bonus episode every other week where we talk about our current works in progress. For a brief reminder, Amber is writing a small town hockey romance (AKA adult mighty ducks) and Aly is writing a Spy Rom-Com.

We are continuing with our new format this week with a roundtable of our stories with a question prompt we each have to answer. The question this week is:

-What do our characters have in their fridge and what is their favorite meal? A Nikki Payne original question.

Find and Follow Smut and Sensibility on all platforms below:

Looking for writing community, education, and workshopping? Always wanted to write a novel? Feeling stuck with your current work in process?Looking to get your query package ready? Join our writing group, Smut University! 14 day free trial.

Author Sam Tschida’s Writing Group, Smut University (all genres welcome) https://tr.ee/lAIjwcxpzC 

S&S Ladies:

Amber

IG: https://instagram.com/amberchristineauthor

TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@amberchristineauthor
Aly

Substack: https://substack.com/@alyafterall 

TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@alydaltonwrites 

Marie: https://www.instagram.com/authormariemoss

Connect with S&S!

TT: https://tr.ee/uepfsftdpc 

Instagram:https://tr.ee/MKqmAdLiLT 

YT: https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc 

Website: http://smutandsensibilitypod.com 

Substack: https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT 

Bluesky: https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV 

Book Nook Recs (affiliate): https://tr.ee/u3sm0JHR89

Amber, Aly, and Marie chat with author Carly Bloom about her witchy contemporary romance, HOT HEX BOYFRIEND, which is Practical Magic meets Sabrina meets Hart of Dixie. Witches, found family, and hot wizards are always in, no matter what time of year. 

Carly Bloom’s Books:

HOT HEX BOYFRIEND: (aff link) https://bookshop.org/p/books/hot-hex-boyfriend-carly-bloom/7b4e1f134959377d?aid=117469&ean=9781538741092&listref=season-1-smut-sensibility-podcast&next=t 

Book Nook

ONCE SMITTEN TWICE SHY by Choe Liese: (aff link) https://bookshop.org/p/books/once-smitten-twice-shy-chloe-liese/2105cdedc62aefac?ean=9780593441541&next=t 

TO WED A RAKE by Eloisa James (backlist 2005 novella): (aff link) https://bookshop.org/p/books/to-wed-a-rake-eloisa-james/2a45298cadc347d1?aid=117469&ean=9781101611104&listref=season-1-smut-sensibility-podcast&next=t 

ELLIE HAYES AND THE HIMBOS by Vanessa King: (aff link) https://bookshop.org/p/books/ellie-hayes-and-the-himbos-vanessa-king/c7723d8ff4d63c80?ean=9781538774588&next=t 

Carly Bloom

IG: https://www.instagram.com/carlybloombooks/ 

Website: https://www.carlybloombooks.com/ 

S&S Ladies:

Amber

IG: https://instagram.com/amberchristineauthor

TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@amberchristineauthor
Aly Substack: https://substack.com/@alyafterall 

TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@alydaltonwrites

Marie: https://www.instagram.com/authormariemoss

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Welcome back to our manuscript minisode. This is our short bonus episode every other week where we talk about our current works in progress. For a brief reminder, Amber is writing a small town hockey romance (AKA adult mighty ducks), Marie is writing her Romantasy Wizard Soul Bond story, and Aly is writing a Spy Rom-Com.

We also wanted to try out a new format this week and roundtable our stories with a question prompt we would each have to answer. The question this week is:

-What is a choice your character regrets making or not making?

Also, stay at the end for some bonus Smut and Sensibility after dark bloopers after we stopped the official recording. It is quite the treat. Just because we love you all we decided to keep it in. You're welcome.

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