Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me: A podcast where two bestselling authors go rogue and talk all things romance: the good, the bad, the unbearably hot, and everything in between.

In episode 5, It's Giving The Truth About Book Signings: The Expense, Exhaustion & Euphoria. We're spilling everything about romance book signings: from the financial chaos of tickets, travel, and special editions… to the emotional high of meeting readers and authors, and the crash that comes after.

Timestamps

00:00 - Patron Shoutout & Gratitude

01:19 – Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me

03:44 – Spice Report (Mild → Hot)

18:10 – Book Signings (Expense, Exhaustion, and Euphoria)

57:29 – Red/Green Flag: Birth Control Tampering

1:04:01 – Reader Q&A: Infidelity Backlash?!

💬 Got a question you'd like us to answer on the podcast? Submit it here → Send us a voice message on SpeakPipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/TalkSpicytoMe

Links

Follow us on Instagram: @talkspicytomepodcast

Spotify/Apple: @talkspicytomepodcast

Youtube: @talkspicytomepodcast

Connect with the Hosts:

Giana Darling

Instagram: @gianadarlingauthor

Website: https://gianadarling.com/

Kandi Steiner

Instagram: @kandisteiner

Website: https://kandisteiner.com/

Want even more spice? Join us on Patreon for our weekly After Dark bonus episode: plus behind-the-scenes content and unfiltered chats you won't hear anywhere else: / talkspicytomepodcast

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review: it helps more romance lovers find us!

Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me: A podcast where two bestselling authors go rogue and talk all things romance: the good, the bad, the unbearably hot, and everything in between.

In episode 4, It's Giving Not So Romantic: Bursting the Bubble on how Romantic the writing career is. From the hustle behind the scenes to the friendships (and "mean girl" dynamics) that shape the industry, we're getting real about what it means to be both a writer and a businessperson. We talk about editing, navigating a lack of support from friends and family, deciphering true friends vs. users, and why this industry never stops demanding your hustle.

Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me

00:51 – Mother's Day & Golf Trip

06:14 – Spice Report (Med → Hot)

17:40 – Writing (bursting the bubble on how romantic the writing career is)

46:30 – Red/Green Flag: When he spits in your mouth

50:34 – Reader Question: Writing rituals 💬

Got a question you'd like us to answer on the podcast? Submit it here → Send us a voice message on SpeakPipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/TalkSpicytoMe

Links

Follow us on

Instagram: @talkspicytomepodcast

Spotify/Apple: @talkspicytomepodcast

Youtube: @talkspicytomepodcast

Connect with the Hosts:

Giana Darling

Instagram: @gianadarlingauthor

Website: https://gianadarling.com/ Kandi Steiner

Instagram: @kandisteiner Website: https://kandisteiner.com/

Want even more spice? Join us on Patreon for our weekly After Dark bonus episode: plus behind-the-scenes content and unfiltered chats you won't hear anywhere else: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkSpicytoMePodcast

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review: it helps more romance lovers find us!

Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me: A podcast where two bestselling authors go rogue and talk all things romance: the good, the bad, the unbearably hot, and everything in between.

In this episode, It's Giving Angst, we're unpacking all the messy, emotional, gut-wrenching sides of romance. From miscommunication and flawed characters to villains looking for redemption, we talk about why angst hits so hard for both writers and readers, and why we can't stop craving it!

This one's packed with spice levels, cliffhangers, cheating books, and the art of writing good angst. ⏱️

Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me

00:55– Writing Retreats & Author Relationships

08:20 – The Spice Report

23:33 – Writing Good Angst

41:07 – Villains, Redemption & Miscommunication

56:55 – Red Flag / Green Flag: Your man getting in a Fight for You

01:01:15 – Question from reader: Dating Our Characters 💬

Got a question you'd like us to answer on the podcast? Submit it here → Send us a voice message on SpeakPipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/TalkSpicytoMe

Links

Follow us on Instagram: @talkspicytomepodcast

Spotify/Apple: @talkspicytomepodcast

Youtube: @talkspicytomepodcast

Connect with the Hosts:

Giana Darling

Instagram: @gianadarlingauthor

Website: https://gianadarling.com/

Kandi Steiner

Instagram: @kandisteiner

Website: https://kandisteiner.com/

Want even more spice? Join us on Patreon for our weekly After Dark bonus episode: plus behind-the-scenes content and unfiltered chats you won't hear anywhere else: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkSpicytoMePodcast Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review: it helps more romance lovers find us!

Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me: A podcast where two bestselling authors go rogue and talk all things romance: the good, the bad, the unbearably hot, and everything in between.

In our very first episode, It's Giving Twin Flames, we're pulling back the curtain. We share how this podcast came to life, what inspired us to become writers, the journeys (and chaos) that brought us here, plus a few glimpses into our personal lives. This is the start of something equal parts unhinged and unforgettable..and you've got the best seat in the house!

Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me

00:53 – How the idea for the podcast was born

08:29 – The Spice Report

23:12 – Social Media (Content Creation)

28:14 – Our Writing Journey

59:45 – Green Flag / Red Flag

💬 Got a question you'd like us to answer on the podcast? Submit it here → Send us a voice message on SpeakPipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/TalkSpicytoMe

Links

Follow us on Instagram: @talkspicytomepodcast

Spotify/Apple: @talkspicytomepodcast

Youtube: @talkspicytomepodcast

Connect with the Hosts:

Giana Darling

Instagram: @gianadarlingauthor

Website: https://gianadarling.com/

Kandi Steiner

Instagram: @kandisteiner

Website: https://kandisteiner.com/

Want even more spice? Join us on Patreon for our weekly After Dark bonus episode: plus behind-the-scenes content and unfiltered chats you won't hear anywhere else: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkSpicytoMePodcast Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review: it helps more romance lovers find us!

Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me: A podcast where two bestselling authors go rogue and talk all things romance: the good, the bad, the unbearably hot, and everything in between.

In Episode 2, It's Giving Daddy, we're joined by none other than Q.B. Tyler for a super spicy conversation, chatting all about writing the kind of heat that makes readers beg for more. We get into everything from age gaps and love triangles to writing taboo and forbidden romance.

If you've ever wondered what goes into crafting the perfect spicy scene, this one's for you. Guest Spotlight: Q.B. Tyler Amazon Top 15 Bestselling Author and lover of forbidden romances, tacos, coffee, and wine, Q.B. Tyler gives readers sometimes angsty, sometimes emotional but always deliciously steamy romances featuring sassy heroines and the heroes that worship them. She's best known for writing forbidden (and sometimes taboo) romances. Find Q.B. Tyler here: Website: https://authorqbtyler.com/ Instagram: @qbtyler.author

Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me

01:44 – Guest Spotlight: Q.B. Tyler

03:45 – The Spice Report

08:36 – Writing Spice 24:26

24:26 – Daddy Kink / Taboo Romance

36:18 – A Spicy Dynamic We Haven't Written Yet

01:16:31 – Red Flag / Green Flag

💬 Got a question you'd like us to answer on the podcast? Submit it here → Send us a voice message on SpeakPipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/TalkSpicytoMe

Links

Follow us on Instagram: @talkspicytomepodcast

Spotify/Apple: @talkspicytomepodcast

Youtube: @talkspicytomepodcast

Connect with the Hosts:

Giana Darling Instagram: @gianadarlingauthor

Website: https://gianadarling.com/

Kandi Steiner

Instagram: @kandisteiner

Website: https://kandisteiner.com/

Want even more spice? Join us on Patreon for our weekly After Dark bonus episode: plus behind-the-scenes content and unfiltered chats you won't hear anywhere else: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkSpicytoMePodcast

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review: it helps more romance lovers find us!