In today’s episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the first chapter of Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover. Join me and fellow developmental editor, Abigail Perry, as we talk through this popular contemporary romance. Here’s a preview of what we talk about: [03:30] A very quick summary of the first chapter [05:30] A macro analysis of the first chapter using 7 key qu ... Show More
Aug 18
#261. 5 Mistakes Writers Make Using the Save the Cat! Beat Sheet
If you’re using the Save the Cat! beat sheet to outline your novel but your story still feels flat, disconnected, or hard to draft, one of these five common mistakes may be the reason why.The Save the Cat! beat sheet is a popular story structure framework because it gives fiction ... Show More
23m 18s
Mar 2022
Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover (with Listener Ruthie!)
<p>Ellen and Mom are joined by listener Ruthie to chat about the tangents, trauma, and teenage love in Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover! Plus, getting to know Ruthie better!<br/><br/>Come hang out with us! <br/>Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom<br/>Facebook Group: Not Your Mom' ... Show More
2h 16m
Apr 2024
Low Stakes Bookish Pet Peeves
Jess and Trisha cover a few potpourri topics and updates before talking about romances that are worth the hype.
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1h 1m
Nov 2023
Scathing Dislike, Scorching Chemistry
It’s part one of our 2023 recommendation request episodes! Jess and Trisha talk about diverse paranormal romances, romances with ace representation, holiday romances, and more!
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58m 16s
Aug 2021
Love at First by Kate Clayborn
<p>Ellen and Mom discuss the beloved neighbors, bathroom renovations, and bad parenting in Love at First by Kate Clayborn. Plus, we go over diverse stories and LGBTQ+ representation in our NoYoMo Beginners' Guide to Reading Romance! <br/><br/>Come hang out with us! <br/>Tw ... Show More
1h 15m
May 2017
Read or Dead Ep. #0: Dark, Demented, And Disturbing
In this episode Katie and Rincey introduce themselves and discuss how they came to love the genre, along with a few of their favorite books to recommend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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14m 35s
Nov 2020
Feathers, Scales, and an Accidental Kidnapping
It’s recommendation request time!! Jess and Trisha offer recs to readers looking for soapy drama, storylines related to social justice, SFF without the alpha males, funny and quirky narrators, and more.
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59m 54s
Oct 2016
Episode 16: Advice for New Authors (Part One)
For anyone new to the queer romance industry or thinking of joining it, this episode, the first of two, is basically a 101. Part one covers what authors need to know prior to submission--everything from defining the genre, HEA vs HFN, the role of editors and betas, author mills, ... Show More
55m 58s
Sep 2022
Time for a Different Form
Jess and Trisha talk about unreasonable expectations of authors and then offer a few “if you like this, try that” romance recs.
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53m 5s
May 2022
Ep. 392 Romance Starter Pack, Part 1
Ready to get your summer started in a very fun, very sexy way? Meg and Rebekah have put together the ultimate romance book starter pack just for you, Awesomes! And this conversation was SO SUPER SIZED that they had to break it down into two parts! Today, all of the Awesomes get p ... Show More
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