606. Behind the Scenes of Classic Cover Art: Shirley Green and Sharon Spiak
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by Sarah Wendell & Jane Litte
1w ago
Shirley Green and Sharon Spiak are the duo behind many, and I mean many of your favorite romance covers, and are absolutely 100% the duo behind one of mine – For the Love of a Pirate by Edith Layton. The hair. The waves. THE ROCKS. I connected with Shirley and Sharon and got a History Lesson in how cover shoots used to work. We’re talking costume, art direction, photography, and painting skills combined to make some very memorable covers, and how much deliberate emotional care went into some of the photo shoots with the cover models. You can find Shirley Green’s portfolio and stock image col ..read more
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605. RT Rewind: March 2016 Reviews
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by Sarah Wendell & Jane Litte
2w ago
Amanda and I are diving into the reviews from the March 2016 issue of RT Book Reviews. In this episode you will learn about A Tale of Two Biddies. You’ll discover Baby Bothering and God Bothering. And most importantly, are demons really a natural fit for the Regency era? All these questions are more will be answered in this episode! Don’t miss the visual aids for this episode! Music: Purple-planet.com Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more
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604. Dessert Projects, Romantasy, and Whimsy with Katee Robert
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by Sarah Wendell & Jane Litte
3w ago
Katee Robert joins me to talk about her many releases this year, about marketing through Kickstarter and direct-to-reader options like Patreon, and about the foundational books in fantasy and romance that got her started. We also talk about current issues, like Findaway Voices and Spotify’s changes to the terms of service for authors. You can find Katee Robert on her website, KateeRobert.com. You can also check out her Patreon. We also mentioned Modern Postcard Bonkers Romance The Bonkers Romance Kickstarter NK Jemisin's Patreon Ursula Vernon/T Kingfisher's Patreon Changes in the Find ..read more
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603. Romantic Times Rewind: April 2006 Ads and Features!
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by Sarah Wendell & Jane Litte
1M ago
We’re traveling back to April 2006 in this month’s RT Rewind! We discuss the evolving cover art for the Immortals After Dark series and style changes in illustrated covers. We also talk about Well water adventures Author photo? MUST be leaning A contest made of author prom photos Many predecessors to GoodReads A book from 1991, promoted in 2006, made into a movie in 2022. And a FULL PAGE of Mr. Romance. When I start talking about Redeeming Love, massive trigger warning and content warning, just a giant pile of YIKES. The book summary begins at 35:20. Thank you for the reviews, the ..read more
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602. Foundations of Fantasy Romance with Jennifer L. Armentrout
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by Sarah Wendell & Jane Litte
1M ago
Jennifer L. Armentrout joins me to talk about the books she considers the foundation of her fantasy romance reading, and what classical historical romances she adores. Her newest book, Visions of Flesh and Blood is out next week, so we’re looking forward, and back – and way, way back in the past.  We talk about a series she’s paused, and why, and what it means to update a book that doesn’t ‘age well.’  What fantasy or historical romances were foundational reading for you? I’d love to know which are your favorites! Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more ..read more
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601. Romantic Times Rewind: April 2006 Reviews!
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by Sarah Wendell & Jane Litte
1M ago
We’re traveling back to April 2006 in this month’s RT Rewind! We take a look at the reviews in this issue and we’ve got some one-star reviews, and curiously paranormal is part of contemporary? It’s weird. Things I initially pronounce wrong: demesne TW/CW: mention of suicide in book reviews, plus snakes and rat infestations. Link to visual aids! ... Music: purple-planet.com Coupon! LUME: New customers get $5 off Lume’s Starter Pack with our exclusive code. Use code SARAH30 at LumeDeodorant.com. Support for this episode comes from LUV! LUV is an app that connects authors and fans with prod ..read more
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600. Life is Too Short to Have Sex You Don’t Like, with Emily Nagoski
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by Sarah Wendell & Jane Litte
1M ago
It's our 600th episode!! Emily Nagoski is back to talk about her new book Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections. We talk about the genesis for this book, which is in part that writing a book is stressful and hard, and while writing Come As You Are, Emily noticed that her own interest in sex was missing. By diving headlong into all the research, she realized that people who sustain lasting sexual connections have a few major things in common, which is what this book is all about. CW/TW: we mention this in the conversation, but it's important to note that ..read more
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599. Romantic Times Rewind: December 2015 Ads and Features
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by Sarah Wendell & Jane Litte
2M ago
We’re traveling back to December 2015 in this month’s RT Rewind, and we're taking a look at the ads and features in this issue! We’ve got LONG series from Elizabeth Hoyt, Kresley Cole, and Shannon Stacey, plus SWAT team shifters, Navy SEAL Highlanders, and some memories, some not so great, of the 2016 RT convention in Vegas…at the Rio. And then! We have a supplement that only appears in the digital editions of RT at the time: the Indie/Hybrid News & Reviews Supplement. It’s a wild ride. Don't miss the visual aids for this week's episode! What's the longest series you’ve stuck with? Wha ..read more
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598. Historical Romances for Horse Girls with Mimi Matthews
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by Sarah Wendell & Jane Litte
2M ago
Mimi Matthews returns to the show to talk about her latest novel, The Lily of Ludgate Hill, which is the third book in her Belles of London series. Among the major themes of this book? PINING. SO MUCH PINING. Which I love. But this is also a book about grief: characters are pining for what was as much as other characters are pining for what could be. So we talk about grief, loss, hope, and about adapting to massive upheaval - and about The Gilded Age television show. CW: We talk a lot about grief, disordered eating, diet culture in the 90s and 2000s, the death of Mimi’s father, which inspire ..read more
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597. Romantic Times Rewind: December 2015 Reviews
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by Sarah Wendell & Jane Litte
2M ago
We’re traveling back to December 2015 in this month’s RT Rewind! We take a look at the reviews in this issue and along the way talk about audiobook series, historical romance, Jesus by Volume, and the ever-so-small range of grades in each genre. We also take a side trip into JR Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood series. You can find the visual aids for this episode right here! You can find all the Romantic Times Rewind episodes, show notes, and visual aids at RTRewind.com! We also mentioned my review of Lover Revealed by JR Ward. And finally: thank you to the SFWA fo ..read more
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