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Episode 17: Fool Proof Romance | Love Between the Beat Sheets | Does it live up to the hype?

Smut & Sensibility — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:15:00 GMT

Amber and Aly are back with another book review for craft corner. This week, the ladies are discussing FOOLPROOF ROMANCE: LOVE BETWEEN THE BEAT SHEETS by Christopher Downing. This craft book promises to help you craft a compelling romance novel filled with tension that goes beyond the classic plot beats. Does it live up to the hype?

0:00 – Introduction

2:20 – Book Nook

12:31 – Craft Corner

39:56 – Happy Endings

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Episode 16.5: Writer Self-Sabatoge | Book to Movie Gossip | Character Special Traits

Smut & Sensibility — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:15:00 GMT

Amber and Aly are back this week for another manuscript minisode. This week, they are discussing writer self-sabotage, book to movie adaptation gossip, and for the main episode a character development exercise involving special traits. Buckle up for a fun episode!

0:00 – Introduction

1:12 – Aly Self-Sabotage

7:51 – Amber and Her Crow Goals

11:45 – Book to Movie Adaptation Gossip

20:53 – Minisode: Character Special Traits: Secret and Known

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Episode 16: The Five Sentence Method - Does it Live up to the Hype? | Writing Craft Review

Smut & Sensibility — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:15:00 GMT

Amber and Aly are back this week for another writing craft corner. This week, they are discussing the viral TikTok craft book, THE FIVE SENTENCE METHOD by Rebecca Thorne.

0:00 – Introduction

1:27 – Book Nook

16:24 – Craft Corner: The Five Sentence Method

49:02 – Happy Endings

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Episode 15: Talking Anywhere With You with author Ellie Palmer | Hot Man in a Van | Writing Tips

Smut & Sensibility — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:15:00 GMT

Amber and Aly are back with USA Today Bestselling author, Ellie Palmer, to chat about her most recent release, ANYWHERE WITH YOU! They chat about writing craft, Ellie’s camper van and truck stop research while writing this book, and what reality TV show her characters would star in. ANYWHERE WITH YOU is available everywhere now!

Ellie Palmer: https://www.elliepalmerwrites.com/

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Episode 14.5: First Lines, Hook Readers, Avoid Mistakes

Smut & Sensibility — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:15:00 GMT

Amber and Aly are back with another manuscript minisode. This week, the ladies are diving in to the topic of first lines with tips on how to hook readers and common pitfalls to avoid.

I Would Stop Reading Your Book on Page One by Abigail Fenton:

The Shit No One Tells You About Writing Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/@TSNOTYAW

Publishing Confidential: Kathleen Schmidt

https://substack.com/@kathleenschmidtutm_source=global-search

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Episode 14: Do I Need a Platform to Get a Book Deal? | Social Media and Publishing

Smut & Sensibility — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:15:00 GMT

In this episode, Amber and Aly discuss the evolving demands of the publishing industry, the hot topic of social media platforms, and how authors can authentically build their brands without feeling overwhelmed.

0:00 – Introduction

1:24 – Book Nook

12:28 – Craft Corner: Do you need a platform to publish?

55:44 – Happy Endings

Nisha Sharma TikTok Post https://www.tiktok.com/@nishawrites/video/7584262947845721399?lang=en

The Shit No One Tells You About Writing Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/@TSNOTYAW

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Publishing Confidential: Kathleen Schmidt

https://substack.com/@kathleenschmidtutm_source=global-search

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Episode 13.5: Strategies for Getting Unstuck | Fighting Writer's Block

Smut & Sensibility — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:15:00 GMT

Amber and Aly are back and this week’s minisode is all about getting “un-stuck.” If you haven’t yet voted in our trope bracket poll, check out the link in our bio!

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Episode 13: March Madness| Romance Tropes Bracket

Smut & Sensibility — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:15:00 GMT

Amber and Aly are bringing march madness to the romance genre. But this time, we will be choosing between our favorite romance tropes to see which two make it to the final match up. It will be up to our listeners to pick our champion via the link in our bio. May the games begin!

Poll for Winner: http://tr.ee/tropechamp26

0:00 – Introduction

2:24 – Book Nook

9:42 – Craft Corner: Tropes Bracket

57:59 – Happy Endings

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Episode 12.5: Easy Ways to Get Back into Writing | Playlists and Moodboards

Smut & Sensibility — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:15:00 GMT

Amber and Aly are back again with another manuscript minisode. This week's episode talking about our playlists and mood-boards may be even more unhinged than normal because it's a full on late night, pajama party gigglefest.

Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3J2fEKDP9MYfThdK5m3ahF

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Episode 12: Reworking the Brother’s Best Friend Trope with THE RE-DO LIST author Denise Williams

Smut & Sensibility — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:15:00 GMT

Amber and Aly are beyond excited to chat with USA Bestselling author, Denise Williams about her new release, THE RE-DO LIST (available everywhere now)!!! Denise shares her take on the brother’s best friend trope, hot to-do lists, writing craft, and balancing work with writing full time.

Bad Ass Puzzle: https://jigex.com/A4fiR

Denise's VIP list: https://denise.myflodesk.com/i5k64xtijw

THE RE-DO LIST (affiliate): https://tr.ee/KAkKbq5uY5

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Episode 11.5: Getting Published in a Romance Anthology | Short Story Ideas

Smut & Sensibility — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:15:00 GMT

Welcome back! This week, Aly and Amber workshop ideas for their short story submissions. Smut University Press is releasing its first ever romance anthology, A MINNESOTAN’S GUIDE TO BREAKING THE ICE, which will be out March 2nd. Physical copies coming soon! Available for pre-order (e-book) on kindle now: https://tr.ee/MNguide

All book proceeds to: https://www.ilcm.org/

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Episode 11: Cults, Motherhood, and Mystery with GABBY GREENE KNOWS WHODUNIT author Sam Tschida

Smut & Sensibility — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:15:00 GMT

Author Sam Tschida is back! Aly and Amber chat with Sam about her new release, GABBY GREENE KNOWS WHODUNIT which is about a mom who accidentally becomes a spy and has to jet off to the Azores (the Hawaii of Europe) with her hot handler to solve a mysterious matter of national security.

0:00 – Introduction

2:19 – Book Nook

2:28 – Julia Song is Undateable by Susan Lee

7:24 – The Re-Do List by Denise Williams

10:25 – All Super-Heroes Need PR by Elizabeth Stephens

16:04 – Craft Corner: Interview with Sam Tschida

17:24 – Sam’s New Release: Gabby Greene Knows Whodunit

47:28 – Happy Endings

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Episode 10: Romance Throwbacks Revisited | Romance Genre History and Changes in Publishing Trends

Smut & Sensibility — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:15:00 GMT

This week the ladies revisit a book that they read when they were younger and discuss what they think about the book now, how publishing has changed, and what they can learn from the romance genre’s history.

0:23 – Introduction

2:50 – Wallbanger by Alice Clayton read by Aly

17:03 – Dark Lover by J.R. Ward read by Amber

36:16 – Pleasure for Pleasure by Eloisa James read by Marie

01:02:29 – Happy Endings

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Episode 9.5: Birthdays | Manuscript Minisode Roundtable | How to Write a Novel

Smut & Sensibility — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:15:00 GMT

Welcome back to our manuscript minisode. This is our short bonus episode every other week where we talk about our current works in progress. For a brief reminder, Amber is writing a small town hockey romance (AKA adult mighty ducks) and Aly is writing a Spy Rom-Com.

We are continuing with our new format this week with a roundtable of our stories with a question prompt we each have to answer. The question this week is:

-How do our main characters feel about birthdays?

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Episode 9: 26 Most Anticipated Romance Releases for 2026 | Jumpstart Your TBR

Smut & Sensibility — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:15:00 GMT

This week the ladies are discussing their 26 most anticipated new romance releases for 2026! We have a little bit of everything this week (fantasy/romantasy, contemporary, paranormal, action/adventure, etc) and we we share these titles with the huge caveat that this list is not exhaustive! We are keeping our eye out for more deal reports/publishing news, but figured we would get a jumpstart on our 2026 TBR. Things look like they’re off to a great start. What is a 2026 new release that you are most excited for?

All 26 books can be found at our affiliate Bookshop.Org Page: https://bookshop.org/shop/smutandsensibilitypod?source=aw&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=78888&utm_source=awin&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=78888&utm_term=0&sscid=92005_1768877566_e81f11db810487f744388f6f405a1911&awc=92005_1768877566_e81f11db810487f744388f6f405a1911

Aleia’s Library - awesome substacker with book reviews and recommendations. Her 2026 roundup gave us some new-to-us authors and we are so grateful! Check her out: https://aleiaslibrary.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips

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Episode 8.5: First Scenes | Manuscript Minisode Roundtable | How to Write a Novel

Smut & Sensibility — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:30:00 GMT

We are continuing with our new format this week with a roundtable of our stories with a question prompt we each have to answer. The question this week is:

-What were the first scenes we thought of that made us want to write our books?

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Episode 8: Story Genius - Does it live up to the hype? | Craft Book Review + Writing Chat

Smut & Sensibility — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT

This week the ladies are chatting about (what feels like) one of the most recommended craft books out there…Story Genius by Lisa Cron! This craft book promises to teach you how to use brain science to write a riveting novel all while avoiding the dreaded disaster draft. Let us know in the comments if you’ve read Story Genius and what you thought?

0:00 – Introduction

2:10 – Book Nook

2:57 – Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet by Samantha Allen

11:15 – Brood by Claire Kent

17:36 – Love at First Sight by Mallory Marlowe

25:24 – Craft Corner: Story Genius by Lisa Cron

1:09:00 – Happy Endings

Writer Types by Ellen Brock (mentioned in episode):

Ellen Brock - YouTube

A Guide to Novel Writing for Intuitive Plotters

The Four Types of Novel Writers

Book Nook Recommendations (affiliate):

Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet by Samatha Allen: https://tr.ee/booknookrecs

Brood by Claire Kent (After the End Dystopian Romance Kickstarter)

Love at First Sighting by Mallory Marlowe https://tr.ee/booknookrecs

Author Sam Tschida’s Writing Group, Smut University (all genres welcome) https://tr.ee/lAIjwcxpzC

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Episode 7.5: Let's Write a Romance Novel | Character Development | Manuscript Minisode Roundtable

Smut & Sensibility — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:15:00 GMT

We are continuing with our new format this week with a roundtable of our stories with a question prompt we each have to answer. The question this week is:

-What do our characters have in their fridge and what is their favorite meal? A Nikki Payne original question.

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Episode 7: Talking Witches & Texas Magic with HOT HEX BOYFRIEND author Carly Bloom |Author Interview

Smut & Sensibility — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:30:00 GMT

Amber, Aly, and Marie chat with author Carly Bloom about her witchy contemporary romance, HOT HEX BOYFRIEND, which is Practical Magic meets Sabrina meets Hart of Dixie. Witches, found family, and hot wizards are always in, no matter what time of year.

Carly Bloom’s Books:

HOT HEX BOYFRIEND: (aff link) https://bookshop.org/p/books/hot-hex-boyfriend-carly-bloom/7b4e1f134959377d?aid=117469&ean=9781538741092&listref=season-1-smut-sensibility-podcast&next=t

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ONCE SMITTEN TWICE SHY by Choe Liese: (aff link) https://bookshop.org/p/books/once-smitten-twice-shy-chloe-liese/2105cdedc62aefac?ean=9780593441541&next=t

TO WED A RAKE by Eloisa James (backlist 2005 novella): (aff link) https://bookshop.org/p/books/to-wed-a-rake-eloisa-james/2a45298cadc347d1?aid=117469&ean=9781101611104&listref=season-1-smut-sensibility-podcast&next=t

ELLIE HAYES AND THE HIMBOS by Vanessa King: (aff link) https://bookshop.org/p/books/ellie-hayes-and-the-himbos-vanessa-king/c7723d8ff4d63c80?ean=9781538774588&next=t

Carly Bloom

Website: https://www.carlybloombooks.com/

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Episode 6.5: Let's Write a Romance Novel | Manuscript Minisode Roundtable

Smut & Sensibility — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

We also wanted to try out a new format this week and roundtable our stories with a question prompt we would each have to answer. The question this week is:

-What is a choice your character regrets making or not making?

Also, stay at the end for some bonus Smut and Sensibility after dark bloopers after we stopped the official recording. It is quite the treat. Just because we love you all we decided to keep it in. You're welcome.

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Episode 6: Talking Romantasy, Fae Politics, & Publishing with PRINCESS OF BLOOD author Sarah Hawley

Smut & Sensibility — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Amber, Aly, and Marie chat with author Sarah Hawley about her newest release and book two in the Shards of Magic series, PRINCESS OF BLOOD. Sarah is the author SERVANT OF EARTH, which is the first book in the Shards of Magic series in addition to the Glimmer Falls series (A WITCH’S GUIDE TO FAKE DATING A DEMON, A DEMON’S GUIDE TO WOOING A WITCH, A WEREWOLF’S GUIDE TO SEDUCING A VAMPIRE) of paranormal romantic comedies.

Sarah Hawley’s Books (Bookshop.org Affiliate):

Shards of Magic Trilogy (Dark Romantasy)

PRINCESS OF BLOOD (Book 2) https://bookshop.org/a/117469/9780593818381

SERVANT OF EARTH (Book 1) https://bookshop.org/a/117469/9780593819791

Glimmer Falls (Fantasy Rom-Com)

A WITCH’S GUIDE TO FAKE DATING A DEMON: https://bookshop.org/a/117469/9780593547922

A DEMON’S GUIDE TO WOOING A WITCH: https://bookshop.org/a/117469/9780593547946

A WEREWOLF’S GUIDE TO SEDUCING A VAMPIRE: https://bookshop.org/a/117469/9780593547960

Book Nook (Bookshop.org Affiliate):

https://bookshop.org/lists/season-1-smut-sensibility-podcast

WHEN GRACIE MET THE GRUMP by Mariana Zapata:

THE RAKESS by Scarlett Peckham:

THE BOYFRIEND PROJECT by Farrah Rochon:

Sarah Hawley

IG: http://instagram.com/sarahhawleyauthor

TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahhawleyauthor

Website: https://www.sarahhawleyauthor.com/

Amber

TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@amberchristineauthor
Aly on Substack: https://substack.com/@alyafterall

Aly on TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@alydaltonwrites

https://linktr.ee/smutandsensibilitypod

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Episode 5: Our Favorite Writing Desk Essentials | Gifts for the Writer in Your Life | Romance

Smut & Sensibility — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode we discuss our writing essentials that keep us motivated to put words on the page.

Amber Items:

Scrivener: https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview

Bird + Blend Tea: https://www.birdandblendtea.com/

Ambiance Playlist: https://youtu.be/-anN-d_Tk50

Emotion Thesaurus (aff link):https://bookshop.org/a/117469/9780999296349

Notebooks: https://riflepaperco.com/collections/journals-notebooks

Aly Items:

Timer: https://www.timetimer.com/collections/all/products/time-timer-mod-home-edition?variant=32003344040034

Mug Warmer: https://a.co/d/jgsN4md

Tea (Magic Hour): https://clubmagichour.com/products/pumpkin-spice-cake-batter

Hobonichi A5 Grid Notebook: https://www.bostongeneralstore.com/products/hobonichi-grid-notebook-a5

Adjustable ipad Stand: https://www.charjenpro.com/products/magflottpro?variant=45237247443162

Bose Quiet Comfort Bluetooth Headphones: https://www.bose.com/p/headphones/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN.html?dwvar_QC-HEADPHONEARN_color=SANDSTONE&quantity=1

Ambiance Playlist: https://youtu.be/ULk-_JdE-sk?si=127sBzRDQYE9-FuS

Marie Items:

Tea: PG Tips - https://www.englishteastore.com/collections/pg-tips-brand

Tetley British Blend - https://shop.tetleyusa.com/British-Blend--Premium-Black-Tea/p/TET-05450&c=Tetley@BlackTea

Mnemosyne notebook: https://www.jetpens.com/Maruman-Mnemosyne-Notebooks/ct/765

Pilot Precise: https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Precise-V5-Refills-X-fine/dp/B01DH5MBZQ?tag=ustxtaddt-20&adtype=simple

Gold Stars: https://a.co/d/cc6hvjB

Episode 4.5: Manuscript Minisode: Let's talk about Marie's Work in Progress!

Smut & Sensibility — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

This is our bonus off week episode we are calling the Manuscript Minisode. As we are getting to know each other over the next few weeks, we thought it would be fun to share about our current writing projects.

And this week, we are discussing Marie's project which she is calling Soul Bond. We plan to drop a full episode every other Tuesday, so next week we will be coming to you with our full normal episode.

Make sure to drop a wizard emoji in the comments if you are a stan for soul bonds, mates, or destined partner trope!

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Episode 4: Writer Origin Story | How and Why We Started Writing Romance

Smut & Sensibility — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:00:00 GMT

Drop a hand raise emoji if you’ve ever wanted to write a novel!

Join Amber, Aly, and Marie as they discuss their different paths to writing and how things have changed since then. As always, at the top of the show, the Book Nook segment features books the ladies have read and loved lately, linked below.

0:00 – Introduction

2:30 – Book Nook

3:39 – Anywhere With You by Ellie Palmer

9:40 – You Between the Lines by Katie Naymon

12:36 – The Love Haters by Katherine Center

16:20 – Craft Corner: Our Writer Origin Stories

17:14 – Marie's Writer Origin Story

22:57 – Amber’s Writer Origin Story

27:21 – Aly’s Writer Origin Story

34:58 – Happy Endings

Book Nook Books and Links (Bookshop.org Affiliate):

1) The Love Haters by Katherine Center (https://bookshop.org/a/117469/9781250283825)

2) Anywhere With You by Ellie Palmer https://bookshop.org/a/117469/9780593714324

3) You Between the Lines by Katie Naymon https://bookshop.org/a/117469/9781538768556

S&S Ladies:

Amber

TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@amberchristineauthor
Aly on Substack: https://substack.com/@alyafterall

TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@smutandsensibilitypod

Connect with S&S!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smutandsensibilitypod

YT: https://youtube.com/@smutandsensibilitypod

https://linktr.ee/smutandsensibilitypod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=8093cb63-806e-406b-b27d-2a6e8d5ef8c1

Substack: https://substack.com/@smutandsensiblity

Bookshop.org:

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/smutandsensibility.bsky.social

Epsiode 3.5: Manuscript Minisode: Let's talk about Aly's Work in Progress!

Smut & Sensibility — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:00:00 GMT

And this week, we are discussing Aly's project which she is calling Spies. We plan to drop a full episode every other Tuesday, so next week we will be coming to you with our full normal episode.

Make sure to drop a hot dog emoji in the comments below if you think you would visit a fast, causal, wiener restaurant.

Episode 3: Talking New Release UNDEAD AND UNWED with Author Sam Tschida

Smut & Sensibility — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Aly and Amber chat with author Sam Tschida about her new release, UNDEAD AND UNWED, which is about a 300 year old vampire who inherits a dilapidated Vermont inn. It’s What We Do in the Shadows meets Hallmark Holiday with a dash of Bridget Jones’ Diary and the perfect spooky season to holiday mashup read.

0:00 – Introduction

1:11 – Book Nook

1:15 – The Princess and the P.I by Nikki Payne

5:21 – Mate by Ali Hazelwood

10:39 – Faster by Andie J. Christopher

13:27 – Craft Corner: Interview with Sam Tschida

17:12 – Sam’s New Release: Undead and Unwed

44:49 – Smut University: Writing Group

52:17 – Happy Endings

Sam Tschida’s Books:

Out 10/28/25! Undead and Unwed:(affiliate link) https://bookshop.org/a/117469/9781683694724

Errands and Espionage (affiliate link) https://bookshop.org/a/117469/9781538757215

Siri, Who Am I (affiliate link) https://bookshop.org/a/117469/9781683691686

Book Nook Books

Princess and the P.I. by Nikki Payne (affiliate link) https://bookshop.org/a/117469/9780593817360

Mate by Ali Hazelwood (affiliate link) https://bookshop.org/a/117469/9780593952580

Faster by Andie J Christopher (affiliate link) https://bookshop.org/a/117469/9781662533211

Sam Tschida

IG: https://instagram.com/therealsamtschida

TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealsamtschida

Website: https://samtschida.com

Smut U: https://www.samtschida.com/smut-u – click the contact tab and drop Sam an e-mail for a free trial if you’re interested in joining!

S&S Ladies:

Amber

TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@amberchristineauthor
Aly on Substack: https://substack.com/@alyafterall