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:
-What do our characters have in their fridge and what is their favorite meal? A Nikki Payne original question.
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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
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Website: https://www.carlybloombooks.com/
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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), Marie is writing her Romantasy Wizard Soul Bond story, and Aly is writing a Spy Rom-Com.
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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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
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Website: https://www.sarahhawleyauthor.com/
Amber
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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:
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
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!
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
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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 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.
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
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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!
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Amber
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Aly on Substack: https://substack.com/@alyafterall
Marie: https://www.instagram.com/authormariemoss
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This is our surprise 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 Amber's project which she is calling the Hockey Arrangement. We plan to drop a full episode every other Tuesday, so next week we will be coming to you with a very special guest and a fresh episode.
Drop a newspaper emoji in the comments below if you think you would be a member of Bob's Babes!
We are continuing the discussion of Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes and diving into our favorite recent reads: Pitcher Perfect by Tessa Bailey, One Golden Summer by Carly Fortune, and Ten Thousand Stitches and Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater.
#podcast #romancebooks #writing #bookreviews
0:00 – Introduction
00:37 – Book Nook
01:12 – Pitcher Perfect by Tessa Bailey
03:21 – One Golden Summer by Carly Fortune
06:23 – Ten Thousand Stitches and Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater
09:38 – Craft Corner
29:49 – Happy Endings
Our inaugural episode where you will meet the three of us and learn how we got into romance books. Also, we will be discussing one of our favorite craft books, Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes.
#podcast #romancebooks #writing #bookreviews
0:00 – Introduction
0:24 – Who are we and how did we get into romance books?
18:41 – Book Nook
18:50 – People Watching by Hannah Bonam-Young
22:27 – Flying Solo by Linda Holmes
29:33 – Craft Corner
1:01 – Happy Endings