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Ashlyn Drewek writes dark, gritty MM romance but after her characters slay their demons (personal or otherwise)  they always have a happily ever after. Ashlyn joins me on this episode to talk about writing in the dark space – including writing dubcon and noncon — while retaining your own mental health, why she prefers to read and write MM stories, and how she always stays authentic to her characters.

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Jess Everlee had rejection after rejection before she submitted for A Gentleman’s Book of Vices and got her first book deal. It’s a story of perseverance, not paying attention to market forces, and researching those naughty Victorians. Plus Hustler Hollywood makes an appearance! Plug in those headphones and get ready for the steam!

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New year, new episode! This week, I chat with book blogger Laura Nelson, also known as Tangents and Tissues. Laura and I dig into how she ended up as a book blogger and bookstagrammer, her fave tropes and heat levels, and how reading is a form of therapy for her.  I loved recording this episode. Laura has been a massive supporter of my writing, and I wanted to point a spotlight on the incredible work she does for the author community. Laura, you are a star! xo

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Happy New Year and good riddance 2022! This is a special Steam Scenes solocast where I get very, very real about 2022, share my word for 2023, and read a naughty bit from Free Falling, the fifth book in my LA Rock Star Romance series.

I wasn’t planning on being so honest for this New Year episode, but I spent much of the holiday week in contemplation (also called, running through my financials in preparation for tax season).  And I realized that we never talk about the hard shit. I probably look like I’m out there killing it to so many people, but the reality is pretty different. And I wanted to talk about that because you know what? It’s okay if your year wasn’t what you wanted it to be. Mine definitely wasn’t. 

You can grab Free Falling over at Amazon (it’s in KU!). And if you would rate and review Steam Scenes on your favorite podcast app, I’d love you forever. It helps with this podcast’s visibility (and also gives my ego a little boost). 

Cheers to an epic 2023. I think we all deserve it! 

Tarin Lex writes short-form steamy romance – think under 10,000 words. How do you get a full story told in such a compressed story? Tarin explains her process. Plus we talk about what makes forbidden romance so sexy and how she feels like as a writer she has permission to go really over the top because she’s writing shorter works  Plus, I read a steamy bit from her book Wanted by the Hitman (which she wrote as an experiment to get into darker, edgier work).

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This episode is brought to you by my own shorty, Vegas Wonderland. This insta-love holiday novella is a prequel to the LA Rock Star Romance series and features fan favorite Vivienne and it’s the start of her love story with Jack Casey. Available on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited. Happy hols! 

The Queen of Christmas Romance Samantha Chase joins this very special holiday episode! This one is filled with a ton of laughs and we go there! How we both feel about aging in the TikTok era, writing naughty but not too naughty, Hallmark holiday movies, and tons more. Plus I read a steamy moment from her book His for the Holidays. Crack open the egg nog; it’s a very special episode! 

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And don’t forget! You have one more day to join Mark Dawson’s Self Publishing Launchpad. The doors close tomorrow -- December 1. If you are a brand new author who wants to supercharge your career or an intermediate author who would like a little more guidance on growth, the Launchpad is the perfect place to gain knowledge and grow your author business. Details here! And, since I am an affiliate, using that link to purchase helps support this podcast!

An unexpected conversation with author Carol Shaughnessy at DragonCon propelled Harper Michaels into finishing “ the damn thing.” She ended up releasing eight books (eight!) in a year! In this Steam Scenes episode, Harper and I talk about outing ourselves to our friends and family about our steamy romance writing, how we are still terrified when we release a book, and how to redeem irredeemable characters. Plus I read a steam bit from her novel Chasing You (check it out on Amazon).

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This episode is brought to you by Mark Dawson’s Self Publishing Launchpad. The doors are now open but only until December 1. Are you a brand new author who wants to supercharge your career? Or are you an intermediate who would like a little more guidance on growth? The Launchpad is the perfect place to gain knowledge and grow your author business. Details here! And when you buy through my link, you help support this podcast! 

You are in for a treat this episode! I hosted Steam Scenes for the first time ever live at the Fall In Love New England conference and Lisa Olech was my guest. We’re talking pirate sex and sexy pirates, erotica vs. steamy romance, and the differences in writing the naughty bits in historical vs. contemporary romance. And this was all LIVE in front of an actual audience! Plus I read a steamy scene from her book The Pirate Wore White. Don’t miss this extra fun episode!

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Bethany Bennett has returned to the Steam Seat and I am HERE for it! Ever wonder why we have billionaires and dukes and all manner of wealthy men in our romance novels? Escapism and fun, sure, but our brains are telling us something more.  Bethany and I dig into that. Plus we talk about her penchant for tipsy baking, her new puppy, and I get schooled in Regency vs. Victorian fashion. Then we talk about how we climb over mountains of past shame to write the naughty bits. Stay for me reading a steamy scene (and you know Bethany does amazing steamy scenes) from her latest book Dukes Do It Better.

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Jo Wilde is on the Steam Seat this week and I loved this conversation. We’re talking about writing a romance between married couples, keeping the romance alive in a long-term relationship, and how sexual tension is a big part of writing intimate moments. And Jo lets me in on a little hint about how she knows her steamy scenes are doing the trick. (Hint, it has to do with a tingle.) Plus I read excerpts from her lockdown love story Just the Two of Us.

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This episode is brought to you by The Groomsday Prophecy, the first book in my NEW Pt. Jude series. Available for pre-order from Amazon!