Episodes
-
Sarah & Skye, both professional romance authors, dive deep on what it's like to write for a living. Join us as we discuss our daily schedule for cranking out word counts, how we juggle marketing and writing books, plus what we REALLY think about social media!
Read Sarah's DIRTY PUCKER now.
Read Skye's IN THE CREASE now.
Enter to win our hockey book box!
-
Should authors vent about their jobs on social media??
Skye & Sarah are ruffling feathers!
Hot takes on whether authors are doing themselves favors by bemoaning the publishing industry on social media. Warning-we don't hold back here!
**We both have new releases right now! And we're giving away a hockey themed book box!**
Hockey Book Box Rules & Submission: CLICK HERE
Read Skye's books! Click here.
Read Sarah's books! Click here.
-
Episodes manquant?
-
Join Skye & Sarah for a discussion of why choose romance. From rebranding (reverse harem) to polyamory, from Adirondack chairs to upside down pineapples, we get quick and dirty on this trope and its rise in popularity!
Read Skye's books! Click here.
Read Sarah's books! Click here.
-
Romantic Suspense author Lori Matthews joins Sarah & Skye. Today, we discuss how we give our audience what they're thirsty for--while staying true to our own ethical boundaries. This convo goes deep, so get ready!
Learn more about Lori on her website http://www.lorimatthewsbooks.com
Sarah's new hockey romance: https://shorturl.at/R1nEB
Skye's new hockey romance is out this week! https://amzn.to/4bkQboi
-
Queer and AuDHD author Allie Lasky joins Sarah & Skye to talk about expectations and ideals on relationships, in fiction and real life.
Does romance set too high a bar for real life dynamics? How do we know when we're in our happy-ever-after phase?
Let's dive into this fascinating topic!
Learn more about Allie on her website and check out her new release on Amazon, coming June 30!
Preorder Skye's new hockey romance, Scored On HERE
Sarah's new hockey romance is out now! Click HERE
-
Sarah & Skye welcome R.L. Merrill to the show to talk about music.
R.L. ("Ro") writes contemporary, paranormal, and horror romance. Her newest book, UNDER HIS SHEETS, is a M/M light Romantic Suspense and part of the Accidentally Undercover series.
In this episode, we dive deep into the impact music has on our writing. From soundtracks to inspo, all of us use music in some way or another. Ro especially hears her works set to songs.
Join us and laugh as we discuss first concerts and more!
Click here for Ro's new release
Click here for Sarah's new release
Click here for Skye's new release
-
Sarah & Skye welcome special guests to the pod! Tonya Clark & Naomi Springthorp are contemporary romance authors. They team up to photograph romance covers and host the LOVE & DEVOTION reader con.
Partnerships. How do we collaborate for success in this industry? What are best practices for working with your bestie?
AND what are some of the wild and wackier moments these ladies have had when working with hot cover models??
Listen & find out! Then follow these ladies for more.
Click here to follow Tonya on Facebook
Click here to follow Naomi on Facebook
Click here to follow Love & Devotion on Facebook
Click for Skye's book
Click for Sarah's new book
-
(New logo!)
Sarah & Skye discuss the SLOW BURN in romance. What even defines the slow burn? How slow is too slow? The Quick & Dirty ladies then go deeper on steamy scenes in their novels. (This episode isn't for kids!) *Special Announcement!!* Get ready for new episodes featuring guest romance authors! We're very excited about these new special shows! Preorder Skye's new book: https://amzn.to/3U1R3HJ Get Sarah's new book: CLICK HERE
-
Skye & Sarah chat about choosing names for characters in our romance books.
Why does Skye swoon for Quentin & Luke Paris? What name will Sarah never, ever name her hero?
Listen now and find out! THANK YOU FOR LEAVING US A REVIEW, DEAR LISTENER!
-
Sarah & Skye have a lot to say about the pros and cons of romance's 3rd act breakup. Readers have been trending away from this trope, but if done right, it's still a great climax for the story. But does it hold up IRL? The ladies discuss this and more.
*Thank you for 10K downloads! We're giving away a prize as a thank you. Enter here to win, loyal listener!
Preorder Sarah's new fake dating release here
Preorder Skye's new hockey romance here
-
Sarah & Skye drop in for a quick holiday message! We'll be back in 2024 with lots of new content. For now, relax, enjoy, and know we appreciate you!
*Don't miss the title reveals of both Skye and Sarah's upcoming releases!*
PREORDER BOTH:Click now and get SCORELESS at a 30% discount when you preorder!
Don't miss the 3rd book in the Grant Siblings Series! Click here and preorder now!
-
Sarah and Skye are in their hockey eras! Find out why ice is so damn hot!
In this episode, the Quick & Dirty Romance ladies discuss why hockey romance is so popular. They share their fandoms--or not--in real life, too, and what inspired them to write their respective hockey love stories.
Buy Snow, Ice, & Spice
Preorder SCORELESS
-
We're not here to yuck your yum! But today Sarah & Skye discuss their hard limits on tropes they'll write. With a lot of love to all the niches of romance, there are some out there that just aren't for us. So listen, laugh, and let us know where you high five-and where you hard disagree!
Check out Skye's new release, JUST YOUR TYPE.
Preorder Sarah's hockey romance, SNOW, ICE & SPICE.
-
Sarah and Skye discuss advance review readers and their importance to a book's release. Authors and their readers have a strong relationship. Each party has an important role. Listen now and discover more about how to become an ARC reader, plus what is involved!
Want to know more about reading for us? Leave a comment! DM us on Instagram!
Learn more about:Sarah Skye
-
Sarah and Skye talk about a VERY controversial topic that will have the book community–both readers and authors–a little hot: 3-star reviews! Are they good or bad? How should authors feel about receiving 3-star reviews? Should readers tag authors in 3-star reviews?
-
Sarah and Skye each have new releases for you! Skye's THE NOT SO NICE GIRL is out May 30. Sarah is teasing newsletter subscribers with the first 10 chapters of DESSERT, FLIRT, REPEAT every Monday leading up to her July release.
Get Skye's book! CLICK HERE
Get on Sarah's newsletter now! CLICK HERE
-
Sarah Skye has a new release! The ladies of Quick & Dirty Romance chat about their co-writing process, the unlikely themes of the Unlikely Pairings Series, and dogs, of course!
Romance books always have the HEA. But they also tackle deep themes, such as alternative family systems, mental health, and more. Sarah and Skye get real about how they turned Princess Harmony into a deep character and confident woman.
Whiskers & Sunshine is available now wherever you shop for books. Grab it here in paperback or ebook: https://amzn.to/3kLKiMB
-
What exactly goes into the romance book cover design process? Sarah & Skye discuss everything--how long it takes, trad pub vs. indie, minority representation, and some recent social media drama.
-
Sarah & Skye dive deep into their thoughts on Bridgerton Seasons 1&2. Which was your favorite season? Listen now to find out what the ladies of Quick & Dirty Romance have to say about it!
- Montre plus
