Katee Robert is back to talk all things Neon Gods! Where the idea for a mythological retelling (Katee style!) came from, what's coming next in the series, Hadestown, taboo books, and more! 

Katee Robert is back to talk all things Neon Gods! Where the idea for a mythological retelling (Katee style!) came from, what's coming next in the series, Hadestown, taboo books, and more!

153 - Katee Robert: Neon Gods

Rose Lerner

One of our favorite guests, Rose Lerner, is back to chat with us about her awesome audiobook, The Wife in the Attic! We also discuss the distance between author and subject...and the impact of personal bias on translations of classical texts.

One of our favorite guests, Rose Lerner, is back to chat with us about her awesome audiobook, The Wife in the Attic! We also discuss the distance between author and subject...and the impact of personal bias on translations of classical texts.

152 - Rose Lerner: The Wife in the Attic

Sarah Tarkoff

This week, we chat with novelist and screenwriter Sarah Tarkoff - who also happens to be one of Sarah's best friends. We discuss her YA Eye of the Beholder trilogy, all about screenwriting, and that time Sarah and Sarah lived together in a house of horrors.

This week, we chat with novelist and screenwriter Sarah Tarkoff - who also happens to be one of Sarah's best friends. We discuss her YA Eye of the Beholder trilogy, all about screenwriting, and that time Sarah and Sarah lived together in a house of horrors.

151 - Sarah Tarkoff: Screenwriting!

PATRICIA BRIGGS

We're joined by #1 NYT Bestselling author, Patricia Briggs, who is the author of the Mercy Thomson series as well as the Alpha and Omega series! We chat about her latest book, Wild Sign, as well as her journey as an author, the pressures and expectations that come with writing a popular series, and why she made some of the choices she did along the way. 

We're joined by #1 NYT Bestselling author, Patricia Briggs, who is the author of the Mercy Thomson series as well as the Alpha and Omega series! We chat about her latest book, Wild Sign, as well as her journey as an author, the pressures and expectations that come with writing a popular series, and why she made some of the choices she did along the way.

150 - Patricia Briggs: Wild Sign

Happy St. Vincent Day!! We're thrilled to feature a special crossover episode with Heaving Bosoms to celebrate! As if that wasn't awesome enough, we're also joined by beloved author Andie J. Christopher who hosts Drunk Romance History on Instagram! Listen for Andie's solemn vow to write us a St. Vincent/Derek Craven MMF, why we all adore Sebastian St. Vincent, and how we think you should celebrate St. Vincent Day! Come tell us who you picture as St. Vincent and how you plan to celebrate! 

Happy St. Vincent Day!! We're thrilled to feature a special crossover episode with Heaving Bosoms to celebrate! As if that wasn't awesome enough, we're also joined by beloved author Andie J. Christopher who hosts Drunk Romance History on Instagram! Listen for Andie's solemn vow to write us a St. Vincent/Derek Craven MMF, why we all adore Sebastian St. Vincent, and how we think you should celebrate St. Vincent Day! Come tell us who you picture as St. Vincent and how you plan to celebrate!

149 - St. Vincent Day Crossover with Heaving Bosoms and Andie!

Suleikha Snyder

We're joined by Suleikha Snyder! We chat about her sexy new shifter book, Big Bad Wolf...as well as soap operas, snake sex, pegging carrots, and why we shouldn't feel confined by what we're "supposed to" writer. 

We're joined by Suleikha Snyder! We chat about her sexy new shifter book, Big Bad Wolf...as well as soap operas, snake sex, pegging carrots, and why we shouldn't feel confined by what we're "supposed to" writer.

148 - Suleikha Snyder: Big Bad Wolf

Maureen Lenker

Maureen Lenker from Entertainment Weekly is back to talk to us about the best books she read in 2020. We talk through the 10 that made her Best of 2020 column along with some honorable mentions she didn't have space for and some of Jenny's favorites. Also enjoy a discussion of words we evidently don't know how to pronounce correctly (are you saying segue and buoy the right way?) and why Sarah thinks Jenny is far more metal than she actually is.

Maureen Lenker from Entertainment Weekly is back to talk to us about the best books she read in 2020. We talk through the 10 that made her Best of 2020 column along with some honorable mentions she didn't have space for and some of Jenny's favorites. Also enjoy a discussion of words we evidently don't know how to pronounce correctly (are you saying segue and buoy the right way?) and why Sarah thinks Jenny is far more metal than she actually is.

147 - Best Books of 2020 with Maureen Lenker!

Andie J. Christopher

Naima Simone

We're baaaaack! So we're releasing our holiday movies episode in February...but *gestures at the world*. We hope the absolute delight of having Andie and Naima back will help to make up for it. We discuss The Holidate and Happiest Season--and how we were shocked that we loved the one we thought we'd hate and hated the one we thought we'd love. In addition to the movies, we talk about our worst first kisses, why Andie is going to be the "vodka aunt", and what dating life might be like post covid. 

We're baaaaack! So we're releasing our holiday movies episode in February...but *gestures at the world*. We hope the absolute delight of having Andie and Naima back will help to make up for it. We discuss The Holidate and Happiest Season--and how we were shocked that we loved the one we thought we'd hate and hated the one we thought we'd love. In addition to the movies, we talk about our worst first kisses, why Andie is going to be the "vodka aunt", and what dating life might be like post covid.

146 - Holiday Movies with Naima Simone and Andie J. Christopher!

It's our third anniversary! We're so grateful for all of our listeners and guests who've made it an incredible 3 years! In this episode we reflect on some of the things we've been most struck by in past episodes, share some favorite memories, do a quick What We're Reading, and Jenny recaps the romance novel that kicked off Sarah's love of romance...and it is gloriously bananas! Also enjoy: Jenny's truly horrifying German accent, an Animaniacs song, the moment Sarah mixes Jenny up with a Miss Congeniality character, and the number of times Sarah is attacked by her cat!

It's our third anniversary! We're so grateful for all of our listeners and guests who've made it an incredible 3 years! In this episode we reflect on some of the things we've been most struck by in past episodes, share some favorite memories, do a quick What We're Reading, and Jenny recaps the romance novel that kicked off Sarah's love of romance...and it is gloriously bananas! Also enjoy: Jenny's truly horrifying German accent, an Animaniacs song, the moment Sarah mixes Jenny up with a Miss Congeniality character, and the number of times Sarah is attacked by her cat!

145 - 3 Year Anniversary Episode!

Elle Keck

We're joined by the fabulous Elle Keck! Elle is an editor for Avon and works with some of our favorite authors like Alexis Daria, Cat Sebastian, and Olivia Dade! During this tumultuous week (year!), we hope we can offer you some distraction and joy. If you're trying to tackle NaNoWriMo in the midst of this chaos--or just trying to get some work done--we had you in mind when we were recording! Hang in there and slay some words if you can. 

We're joined by the fabulous Elle Keck! Elle is an editor for Avon and works with some of our favorite authors like Alexis Daria, Cat Sebastian, and Olivia Dade! During this tumultuous week (year!), we hope we can offer you some distraction and joy. If you're trying to tackle NaNoWriMo in the midst of this chaos--or just trying to get some work done--we had you in mind when we were recording! Hang in there and slay some words if you can.

144 - Elle Keck: Avon Editor!

Welcome to The Wicked Wallflowers Club! We are two authors who read, write, and love everything about the romance genre. We celebrate female empowerment and sex positivity. Entertainment Weekly featured us on their "Must List" as "a compelling reminder of why the oft-dismissed genre is a real force in cultural conversations".

This podcast is amazing. If you’re a fan of romance, it’s a must!

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J.R. Ward

We're joined by #1 New York Times Bestselling author of The Black Dagger Brotherhood Series, J.R. Ward. She's chats with us about her rocky path to publishing success, why it's her fault Jenny became a dominatrix, her advice for women, and her writing process. She's everything we dreamed she would be...and more!

96 - J.R. Ward: The Black Dagger Brotherhood

Sierra Simone

We're joined by Sierra Simone who discusses mixing Catholicism with kink, her transition from YA to erotic fiction, and her well earned title of Erotic Theologian.

67 - Sierra Simone: Sinner, Priest, and New Camelot

Tessa Dare

Our guest this week is New York Times bestselling author, Tessa Dare, who writes fabulously witty and charming historical romances. We talk about her latest book, The Governess Game, historical lady scientists, and the mating practices of both lobsters and ducks!  Highlights from our conversation include: How we accidentally had Tessa play photographer for us without knowing it was her.  What it's like to be readers' "break in case of emergency author" How authors who claim not to read reviews are lying. Her marvelous new book, The Governess Game! Awesome historical lady scientists. Historical accuracy in historical romance and the concept of "historical rom coms" How history is written by the Victors not the Victorias! Her next book, The Wallflower Wager. The backstory on her Girl Meets Duke series covers. Her worst typo ever. The specifics of lobster sex and why she felt it was the perfect fit for a romance.  Duck sex. More about duck sex and genitalia than you ever wanted to know.  "I don't know how to write a face eater!" "Historical lube--how did we get here?" "I want to tell a duck story that's not about rape."  Books mentioned in this episode: Books by Brenna Aubry (Tessa Dare's office mate) When a Scot Ties the Knot by Tessa Dare A Week to be Wicked by Tessa Dare A Lady by Midnight by Tessa Dare  Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ward

Our guest this week is New York Times bestselling author, Tessa Dare, who writes fabulously witty and charming historical romances. We talk about her latest book, The Governess Game, historical lady scientists, and the mating practices of both lobsters and ducks!  Highlights from our conversation include: How we accidentally had Tessa play photographer for us without knowing it was her.  What it's like to be readers' "break in case of emergency author" How authors who claim not to read reviews are lying. Her marvelous new book, The Governess Game! Awesome historical lady scientists. Historical accuracy in historical romance and the concept of "historical rom coms" How history is written by the Victors not the Victorias! Her next book, The Wallflower Wager. The backstory on her Girl Meets Duke series covers. Her worst typo ever. The specifics of lobster sex and why she felt it was the perfect fit for a romance.  Duck sex. More about duck sex and genitalia than you ever wanted to know.  "I don't know how to write a face eater!" "Historical lube--how did we get here?" "I want to tell a duck story that's not about rape."  Books mentioned in this episode: Books by Brenna Aubry (Tessa Dare's office mate) When a Scot Ties the Knot by Tessa Dare A Week to be Wicked by Tessa Dare A Lady by Midnight by Tessa Dare  Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ward

43 - Tessa Dare: The Governess Game

Sarah MacLean

We're joined by bestselling author Sarah MacLean. Her latest novel,  Wicked and the Wallflower, just came out, and it is amazing. We talk about historical lockpicking, her romance review column in the Washington Post, and the true nature of the Alpha in romance. We also got an incredible list of romance recommendations. Our conversation was so good that we went far longer than normal, so you get a massive episode this week!

We're joined by bestselling author Sarah MacLean. Her latest novel, Wicked and the Wallflower, just came out, and it is amazing. We talk about historical lockpicking, her romance review column in the Washington Post, and the true nature of the Alpha in romance. We also got an incredible list of romance recommendations. Our conversation was so good that we went far longer than normal, so you get a massive episode this week!

33 - Sarah MacLean: Wicked and the Wallflower

Gena Showalter

Kresley Cole

We're joined this week by Kresley Cole and Gena Showalter, bestselling authors of some of our favorite books--and real life besties!  We talk about their upcoming projects, their tortured heroes, kickass heroines, and their epic friendship. You'll find out about who wants to wear the other one's skin, the literal shrines they have to each other, and why this game of Fuck/Marry/Kill has a shockingly high body count! Ways to listen:   iTunes: Click the button in the banner or here to download (and subscribe!) iTunes: 51 - Maya Rodale: Duchess by Design Stream on Simplecast: Ep. 51 Maya Rodale: Duchess by Design Click here for GooglePlay! It's also available on Stitcher, Spotify, or most other podcast apps!To find out more about Maya, you can check out her website or follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.Highlights and favorite quotes from the episode:  "Gena knows how to kill people REAL BAD!" -GS All about Gena's Gods of War series--spoiler alert, it contains lots of Alpha heroes! How Gena is the heroine of all her books Why Gena's friends don't piss her off Why Gena's new YA series called The Forest of Good and Evil is the hardest to write that she's ever experienced "I just want one fucking book to flow out of me!" -KC "Let me inspire and excite you!" -GS "It's like going to war and battling for every word." -KC How the pressures of audience expectations impacts their writing and how they work past it "When you're writing, it's like sanding wood and you can feel the grains that still need to be sanded." -KC How often there's synchronisity between their separate projects How their epic friendship began ("Can I lick your face?" "When is she going to lick my face?") "We are not a tasteful show!" -SH Why writer jealousy is bullshit "By God, you better fucking like your own product...or don't sell it!" -KC What it's like writing a storyline that you know will disappoint fans Kresley's inspiration for the Arcana Chronicles and how she developed it Their hilariously differing responses to killing characters Gena and Kresley's preferences when it comes to Kresley's Gamemaker Trilogy What's coming next in the Immortal's After Dark series! "Twist our arm!" The Gena shrine "Can my game be Kill/Kill/Kill!?" -GS "So it's like a praying mantis situation?" -GS "I want to incentivize them for good sex. Bring it or die!" -KC "We emerge as the only survivors...with some very fond memories!" That time they had too much to drink and got lost in Manhattan and ended up in a horse drawn carriage--with Cherry Adair.  Books mentioned in this episode: Wicked and the Wallflower by Sarah MacLean Shadow and Ice by Gena Showalter Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole Captain of All Pleasures by Kresley Cole Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter Poison Princess by Kresley Cole Warrior's Woman by Johanna Lindsey Darkest Warrior by Gena Showalter The Master by Kresley Cole The Player by Kresley Cole The Professional by Kresley Cole Books by P.C. Cast Books by Jill Monroe Josh and Hazel's Guide to Dating by Christina Lauren

We're joined this week by Kresley Cole and Gena Showalter, bestselling authors of some of our favorite books--and real life besties!  We talk about their upcoming projects, their tortured heroes, kickass heroines, and their epic friendship. You'll find out about who wants to wear the other one's skin, the literal shrines they have to each other, and why this game of Fuck/Marry/Kill has a shockingly high body count! Ways to listen: <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iddrh7eid6354wupzs3w4mfzz6i?t%3DThe_Wicked_Wallflowers_Club%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <ul> <li>iTunes: Click the button in the banner or here to download (and subscribe!) <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/36-robinne-lee-the-idea-of-you/id1312659727?i=1000415597178&amp;mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes: 51 - Maya Rodale: Duchess by Design</a></li> <li>Stream on Simplecast: <a href="https://simplecast.com/s/7dd6514d" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ep. 51 Maya Rodale: Duchess by Design</a></li> <li>Click here for <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iddrh7eid6354wupzs3w4mfzz6i?t%3DThe_Wicked_Wallflowers_Club%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">GooglePlay</a>!</li> <li>It's also available on Stitcher, Spotify, or most other podcast apps!</li></ul>To find out more about Maya, you can check out her<a href="http://www.mayarodale.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> website</a> or follow her on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MayaRodale" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MayaRodale" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/MayaRodale/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Highlights and favorite quotes from the episode: <ul> <li>"Gena knows how to kill people REAL BAD!" -GS</li> <li>All about Gena's Gods of War series--spoiler alert, it contains lots of Alpha heroes!</li> <li>How Gena is the heroine of all her books</li> <li>Why Gena's friends don't piss her off</li> <li>Why Gena's new YA series called The Forest of Good and Evil is the hardest to write that she's ever experienced</li> <li>"I just want one fucking book to flow out of me!" -KC</li> <li>"Let me inspire and excite you!" -GS</li> <li>"It's like going to war and battling for every word." -KC</li> <li>How the pressures of audience expectations impacts their writing and how they work past it</li> <li>"When you're writing, it's like sanding wood and you can feel the grains that still need to be sanded." -KC</li> <li>How often there's synchronisity between their separate projects</li> <li>How their epic friendship began ("Can I lick your face?" "When is she going to lick my face?")</li> <li>"We are not a tasteful show!" -SH</li> <li>Why writer jealousy is bullshit</li> <li>"By God, you better fucking like your own product...or don't sell it!" -KC</li> <li>What it's like writing a storyline that you know will disappoint fans</li> <li>Kresley's inspiration for the Arcana Chronicles and how she developed it</li> <li>Their hilariously differing responses to killing characters</li> <li>Gena and Kresley's preferences when it comes to Kresley's Gamemaker Trilogy</li> <li>What's coming next in the Immortal's After Dark series!</li> <li>"Twist our arm!"</li> <li>The Gena shrine</li> <li>"Can my game be Kill/Kill/Kill!?" -GS</li> <li>"So it's like a praying mantis situation?" -GS</li> <li>"I want to incentivize them for good sex. Bring it or die!" -KC</li> <li>"We emerge as the only survivors...with some very fond memories!"</li> <li>That time they had too much to drink and got lost in Manhattan and ended up in a horse drawn carriage--with Cherry Adair.</li> </ul> Books mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://amzn.to/2DbSWfY" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Wicked and the Wallflower</a> by Sarah MacLean <a href="https://amzn.to/2yGnnqp" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Shadow and Ice</a> by Gena Showalter <a href="https://amzn.to/2CQry6b" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dreams of a Dark Warrior </a>by Kresley Cole <a href="https://amzn.to/2AzE34d" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Captain of All Pleasures</a> by Kresley Cole <a href="https://amzn.to/2Dcm1b0" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Alice in Zombieland</a> by Gena Showalter <a href="https://amzn.to/2SuxRBu" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Poison Princess</a> by Kresley Cole <a href="https://amzn.to/2yHTCpe" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Warrior's Woman</a> by Johanna Lindsey <a href="https://amzn.to/2SvoZLX" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Darkest Warrior</a> by Gena Showalter <a href="https://amzn.to/2SwJEzc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Master</a> by Kresley Cole <a href="https://amzn.to/2SsrCyh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Player</a> by Kresley Cole <a href="https://amzn.to/2Dc6DLO" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Professional </a>by Kresley Cole <a href="https://amzn.to/2AyWshP" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Books by P.C. Cast</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2SzDnmG" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Books by Jill Monroe</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2yEGHVh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Josh and Hazel's Guide to Dating</a> by Christina Lauren

52 - Kresley Cole and Gena Showalter

We're joined by Sarah MacLean who is not only a NYT Bestselling author, but is also a cohost of one of our favorite podcasts, Fated Mates. We chat about her latest book, Brazen and the Beast, how podcasting has impacted her writing, and the fabulously bananas books she's been reading lately.

92 - Sarah MacLean: Brazen and the Beast

Christina Lauren

We're joined once again by dynamic writing duo, Christina Lauren! We chat about all of their recent and upcoming releases, the latest movie news for Roomies, what it was like writing the screenplay, and how their careers have evolved.

We're joined once again by dynamic writing duo, Christina Lauren! We chat about all of their recent and upcoming releases, the latest movie news for Roomies, what it was like writing the screenplay, and how their careers have evolved.

82 - Christina Lauren: The Unhoneymooners

C.D. Reiss

This episode was recorded at a live event at The Ripped Bodice called Writing Erotic Romance for the Modern Reader featuring C.D. Reiss and Sierra Simone discussing how they write high heat levels. Jenny moderated, so we recorded it to share with everyone who wasn't able to attend!

66 - Sierra Simone and C.D. Reiss from The Ripped Bodice: Writing Erotic Romance

Sally Thorne

77 - Sally Thorne: 99 Percent Mine

Penny Reid

We're joined once again by NYT Bestselling author Penny Reid, but this time she's brought along actress and voice actress Joy Nash who narrates Penny's audiobooks. You might recognize Joy from Dietland, Twin Peaks, or the Mindy Project. We chat about what it's like for them working together as author and narrator, Penny's latest books (and why it's not her fault if she makes us cry), how Joy got her start narrating audiobooks, what they fangirl over, and much more! This is part one of two episodes with Penny Reid. Be sure you don't miss part two, which will feature Penny Reid with Cathy Yardley!

We're joined once again by NYT Bestselling author Penny Reid, but this time she's brought along actress and voice actress Joy Nash who narrates Penny's audiobooks. You might recognize Joy from Dietland, Twin Peaks, or the Mindy Project. We chat about what it's like for them working together as author and narrator, Penny's latest books (and why it's not her fault if she makes us cry), how Joy got her start narrating audiobooks, what they fangirl over, and much more! This is part one of two episodes with Penny Reid. Be sure you don't miss part two, which will feature Penny Reid with Cathy Yardley!

108 - Penny Reid Part 1 Featuring Audiobook Narrator Joy Nash

Nicole Fischer

We’re joined by Avon Books editor Nicole Fischer (who is the editor of some of our favorites like Tessa Bailey, Talia Hibbert, and Vivienne Lorret). We’re also joined by Emma Brodie who is an editor for William Morrow. We talk about their How to Write a Romance book which Emma worked on with the Avon romance editing team. We also talk about how they got their start, what we can expect from Nicole’s authors in the near future, and why Jenny and Nicole agree that “thrust” is the best word to search a book for if you’re trying to find the steamy bits.  

We’re joined by Avon Books editor Nicole Fischer (who is the editor of some of our favorites like Tessa Bailey, Talia Hibbert, and Vivienne Lorret). We’re also joined by Emma Brodie who is an editor for William Morrow. We talk about their How to Write a Romance book which Emma worked on with the Avon romance editing team. We also talk about how they got their start, what we can expect from Nicole’s authors in the near future, and why Jenny and Nicole agree that “thrust” is the best word to search a book for if you’re trying to find the steamy bits.

112 - Nicole Fischer and Emma Brodie: How to Write a Romance

It's our two year anniversary! We reflect on the past two years, share some stats and memories, and share the books we've been reading and loving lately!

It's our two year anniversary! We reflect on the past two years, share some stats and memories, and share the books we've been reading and loving lately!

106 - TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY: What We're Reading and Reflections!

We're joined by author Andie J. Christopher to get her thoughts on Notting Hill, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, and to explain to us just what a Stern Brunch Daddy is!

88 - Andie J. Christopher: Stern Brunch Daddies and Rom Coms

Andie J. Christopher is back to chat with us about Speed (it's totally a romance!), This Means War, and My Best Friend's Wedding. We also discuss some of the more mortifying moments from our youth. If there's a movie you'd love to hear us discuss, be sure to let us know!

Andie J. Christopher is back to chat with us about Speed (it's totally a romance!), This Means War, and My Best Friend's Wedding. We also discuss some of the more mortifying moments from our youth. If there's a movie you'd love to hear us discuss, be sure to let us know!

105 - Rom Coms with Andie J. Christopher #2

Kennedy Ryan

76 - Kennedy Ryan: Hook Shot

Mia Hopkins

We're joined by Mia Hopkins to talk about Trashed, her Eastside Brewery series, why we find it impossible to tell love stories without sex, and how motherhood has impacted her writing process.

91 - Mia Hopkins: Trashed

We're joined once again by Sierra Fucking Simone with special guest cohost Maureen Lee Lenker! Human sacrifice, ritual sex, ancient religions, and more!

100 - Sierra Simone Returns!

Leigh Kramer

In this special edition of What We're Reading, we chat with reviewer and author Leigh Kramer about romances that feature BDSM!

118 - What We're Reading: BDSM Edition with Leigh Kramer!

Joanna Shupe

Sophie Jordan

We’re joined this week by four incredible authors who've all been guests in the past: Tessa Dare, Joanna Shupe, Sarah MacLean, and Sophie Jordan! They tell us about their stories from their holiday anthology, How the Dukes Stole Christmas, chat about some of their holiday traditions, and answer questions from our Great Holiday Debate 2018! If you want to weigh in on the debate, you can submit your votes here:WWC Great Holiday Debate 2018 Listener SurveyYou can check out How the Dukes Stole Christmas here! The audio book is now available as well! You can find their past episodes here: Tessa Dare Joanna Shupe Sarah MacLean Sophie Jordan  Thanks to everyone who has heeded our call from the Anniversary Episode and left us a review on iTunes (or wherever you listen!)—we appreciate it more than you know! Make sure you remember to shoot us an email (wickedwallflowersclub@gmail.com) to claim your reward(s)! If you haven’t done it yet, offer still stands!  A signed copy of Jenny's book! A custom limerick written about you by Sarah! Name a character in Jenny's column!  We’re also thrilled with our new Facebook group and loving being able to connect more with listeners, so if you haven’t joined yet, come be part of our Facebook club! Our first newletter will go out in December, so if you want to get it and haven't signed up yet, you can do that HERE! WAYS TO LISTEN      About the Guests Here are the links to each guest's website where you can find info about their books, social media, and more!  Tessa Dare  Tessa Dare is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling American historical romance novelist. She has authored fifteen novels and novellas and created four different series. In 2012, she won the prestigious Romance Writers of America RITA award for Best Regency Historical Romance for her book A Night to Surrender.  Joanna Shupe   Award-winning author JOANNA SHUPE has always loved history, ever since she saw her first Schoolhouse Rock cartoon. In 2013 she won Romance Writers of America’s prestigious Golden Heart® Award for Best Historical. Joanna’s first Gilded Age historical novel, Magnate, was named one of the Best Books of 2016 by Publishers Weekly, and one of 2016′s top romances by The Washington Postand Kobo. The Washington Post named Joanna’s The Lady Hellion as one of 2015’s top five romance novels.  Sarah MacLean  New York Times, Washington Post &amp; USA Today bestseller Sarah MacLean is the author of historical romance novels that have been translated into more than twenty languages, and winner of back-to-back RITA Awards for best historical romance from the Romance Writers of America.  Sophie Jordan  Sophie Jordan grew up in the Texas hill country where she wove fantasies of dragons, warriors, and princesses. A former high school English teacher, she's also the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Avon historical romances.

We’re joined this week by four incredible authors who've all been guests in the past: Tessa Dare, Joanna Shupe, Sarah MacLean, and Sophie Jordan! They tell us about their stories from their holiday anthology, <a href="https://amzn.to/2rm0owU" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">How the Dukes Stole Christmas</a>, chat about some of their holiday traditions, and answer questions from our Great Holiday Debate 2018! If you want to weigh in on the debate, you can submit your votes here:<a href="https://goo.gl/forms/HzMdRlcLvSBieJnC3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">WWC Great Holiday Debate 2018 Listener Survey</a>You can check out <a href="https://amzn.to/2rm0owU" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">How the Dukes Stole Christmas here</a>! The audio book is now available as well! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H6BKB7Z/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B07H6BKB7Z&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=wickedwallflowers-20&amp;linkId=6a77e121a295a25422c75d3a306ca5a2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a>You can find their past episodes here:<ul> <li><a href="https://wickedwallflowersclub.com/2018/08/29/ep-43-tessa-dare-the-governess-game/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tessa Dare</a></li> <li><a href="https://simplecast.com/s/610ed70b" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Joanna Shupe</a></li> <li><a href="https://wickedwallflowersclub.com/2018/06/20/ep-33-sarah-maclean-wicked-and-the-wallflower/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah MacLean</a></li> <li><a href="https://simplecast.com/s/80fc43b4" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sophie Jordan</a></li> </ul> Thanks to everyone who has heeded our call from the <a href="https://wickedwallflowersclub.com/2018/11/14/anniversary-episode/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Anniversary Episode</a> and left us a review on iTunes (or wherever you listen!)—we appreciate it more than you know! Make sure you remember to shoot us an email (wickedwallflowersclub@gmail.com) to claim your reward(s)! If you haven’t done it yet, offer still stands! <ul> <li>A signed copy of Jenny's book!</li> <li>A custom limerick written about you by Sarah!</li> <li>Name a character in Jenny's column!</li> </ul> We’re also thrilled with our new <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/wckdwallflowersgroup/?ref=bookmarks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a> and loving being able to connect more with listeners, so if you haven’t joined yet, come be part of our Facebook club! Our first newletter will go out in December, so if you want to get it and haven't signed up yet, you can do that <a href="http://eepurl.com/dDRv1n" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>! <h2>WAYS TO LISTEN</h2> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wicked-wallflowers-club/id1312659727?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iddrh7eid6354wupzs3w4mfzz6i" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0vSIjOOsxIiTfkkCSmcOCx" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-wicked-wallflowers-club?refid=stpr" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://wickedwallflowersclub.simplecast.fm/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <h2>About the Guests</h2> Here are the links to each guest's website where you can find info about their books, social media, and more! <ul> <li><a href="http://www.tessadare.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tessa Dare</a></li> </ul> Tessa Dare is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling American historical romance novelist. She has authored fifteen novels and novellas and created four different series. In 2012, she won the prestigious Romance Writers of America RITA award for Best Regency Historical Romance for her book A Night to Surrender. <ul> <li><a href="http://www.joannashupe.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Joanna Shupe </a></li> </ul> Award-winning author JOANNA SHUPE has always loved history, ever since she saw her first Schoolhouse Rock cartoon. In 2013 she won Romance Writers of America’s prestigious Golden Heart® Award for Best Historical. Joanna’s first Gilded Age historical novel, Magnate, was named one of the Best Books of 2016 by Publishers Weekly, and one of 2016′s top romances by The Washington Postand Kobo. The Washington Post named Joanna’s The Lady Hellion as one of 2015’s top five romance novels. <ul> <li><a href="http://www.sarahmaclean.net" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah MacLean</a></li> </ul> New York Times, Washington Post &amp; USA Today bestseller Sarah MacLean is the author of historical romance novels that have been translated into more than twenty languages, and winner of back-to-back RITA Awards for best historical romance from the Romance Writers of America. <ul> <li><a href="https://simplecast.com/s/80fc43b4" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sophie Jordan</a></li> </ul> Sophie Jordan grew up in the Texas hill country where she wove fantasies of dragons, warriors, and princesses. A former high school English teacher, she's also the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Avon historical romances.

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