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Spill the Smut

Jordan

22 episodes

3 days ago

SPOILER FILLED!! I AM BACK WITH MY ROOMIE AKA HUBBY!! A glossy thriller can hold your breath and still leave you wanting more, and that’s exactly where our take on The Housemaid lands. We walked into the theater from different angles—one of us with the book’s twists stored in the back of our mind, the other meeting the story cold—and still found ourselves circling the same questions: did the “too perfect husband” give it away, did the inner monologues help or hurry the plot, and why did the f...

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SPOILER FILLED!! I AM BACK WITH MY ROOMIE AKA HUBBY!! A glossy thriller can hold your breath and still leave you wanting more, and that’s exactly where our take on The Housemaid lands. We walked into the theater from different angles—one of us with the book’s twists stored in the back of our mind, the other meeting the story cold—and still found ourselves circling the same questions: did the “too perfect husband” give it away, did the inner monologues help or hurry the plot, and why did the f...

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Episodes (20/22)

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BookTalk: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

SPOILER FILLED!! I AM BACK WITH MY ROOMIE AKA HUBBY!! A glossy thriller can hold your breath and still leave you wanting more, and that’s exactly where our take on The Housemaid lands. We walked into the theater from different angles—one of us with the book’s twists stored in the back of our mind, the other meeting the story cold—and still found ourselves circling the same questions: did the “too perfect husband” give it away, did the inner monologues help or hurry the plot, and why did the f...

3 days ago

30 minutes

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Interview with Author: Nova Adams

I sit down with Canadian author Nova Adams to unpack how a “quick” holiday novella turned into an 80,000-word small-town slow burn that balances cozy cheer with real emotional stakes. Nova shares the origin story behind The Crush of Christmas Past—written to brighten a friend’s darkest season—and how found family, age gap dynamics, and a grumpy-sunshine pairing come together without glossing over grief or growth. We get candid about the indie author grind: juggling a full-time job, sneaking ...

1 week ago

1 hour 8 minutes

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Interview with Author: Cass Geller

Slutty Little Glasses A ghost of Christmas past with memory magic, a cinnamon-roll bodyguard, and a door knocker with opinions—Cass Geller brings the holidays to life in a way that’s equal parts tender, funny, and haunting. I sit down with Cass to unpack Mary & Brite, her urban fantasy romance set in present-day London with a secret world of Spirits Incorporated, where grief becomes a character and love learns to speak in the quiet. Cass opens up about writing at night while working full...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 29 minutes

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From Bookstagram To Full-Time Author Assistant with Erin (@sinfulsheves)

What does it really take to keep an author’s world running? We sit down with Erin—aka @SinfulShelves—to unpack the real work of an author PA: building Airtable databases packed with character details and settings, pulling market-ready quotes and hooks, managing launches, and keeping creative teams moving. Erin’s approach blends meticulous systems with real empathy, showing how collaboration beats lone-wolf myths and why the right boundaries can actually improve results. The conversation trav...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 36 minutes

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Interview with Author: Laura Bishop

Love, Lies, And A “Fake” AI Boyfriend What if the flirty “AI boyfriend” on your phone wasn’t artificial at all? Debut author Laura Bishop joins us to unpack the addictive hook behind Love Me, Stalk Me—a slow-burn, body-positive romance where obsession meets accountability and intimacy waits for honesty to catch up. Laura shares the real-world spark that lit the concept. From there, she built a story that asks sharp questions about privacy, consent, and the comfort we seek in digital confessio...

1 month ago

1 hour 12 minutes

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BookTalk: Maas Destruction in the Maas Universe

A Beginner-To-Diehard Tour Of Sarah J. Maas: Where To Start, What To Skip, And Why Throne Of Glass Reigns p.s. this episode is filled with SPOILERS!! The Maas-verse can feel like a beautiful trapdoor—you think you’re sampling a single series and suddenly you’re free-falling through worlds, prophecies, and characters you can’t stop thinking about. We invited back the friend who first pushed us into A Court of Thorns and Roses to map the entire journey: how to start, what to savor, and when to ...

1 month ago

1 hour 6 minutes

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Danger, Desire & Dragons with Rachel Tork

Two creatives walk into a fantasy—with dragons that talk back, gods who meddle, and a forbidden bond that refuses to break. That’s the energy Rachel Tork brings as we explore the making of To Kill A Goddess, a standalone fantasy romance that blends star-crossed devotion with the sweep of high fantasy. Rachel opens up about the long arc of worldbuilding—mythology, deities, and culture—then shows how the romance stepped forward, sharpening the pacing while keeping the prose textured and immersi...

1 month ago

1 hour 10 minutes

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Interview with Author: Ronnie Mathews

Cozy coastal streets, siblings you’ll swear you’ve met, and a carpenter with a secret dirty mouth—welcome to Sutton Bay. We sit down with author Ronnie Mathews to unpack how a lifelong reader who never planned to publish built a small-town romance series that blends tenderness, banter, and genuine stakes without losing the fun. From the first spark of a debut to the final chapter of a four-book arc, Ronnie takes us inside her creative process and the choices that make these stories feel like ...

1 month ago

46 minutes

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Interview with Plot Twist Marketing: Alyssa

Want to see what happens when a marketer leaves corporate sameness for the wild, fast world of indie romance? Alyssa, founder of Plot Twist Marketing, shares how she builds custom strategies that actually move books: aligning ads, PR, social, and ARC outreach so every touchpoint pulls in the same direction. No boilerplate, no fluff—just smart diagnosis, careful execution, and a deep respect for the reader experience. Along the way, she drops binge-worthy recs—angsty duets, dark mafia heat, h...

1 month ago

48 minutes

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Gothic Grove & Spooky Reads with JA George

Fog, streetlights, and a city that bites back—this one takes you straight into Gothic Grove, where witches and vampires fall hard and break rules even harder. I sit down with JA George, a therapist who writes before sunrise, to trace how a mafia draft transformed into a magic-soaked world and why letting the story lead can change everything. From scene-hopping chaos to Google Docs resurrection, she walks us through the tools, rituals, and brutal honesty that keep an indie series alive. The c...

2 months ago

56 minutes

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Interview with Content Creator: Liz (@thebohobookblogger)

What if your brand felt like a room you actually live in—soft light, a good playlist, books stacked next to lip gloss and a tote that’s seen a few city sunsets? That’s the world Liz built as The Boho Book Blogger, and she’s here to unpack the craft behind the cozy: how to design a feed around feeling, grow a loyal community without chasing trends, and still keep reading joyful when algorithms get loud. We get into the origin of her handle and why the bohemian aesthetic wasn’t a costume but a...

2 months ago

53 minutes

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Books & A Small Press Dream with MK Ahearn

What if the publishing experience felt personal, fast, and genuinely supportive—and the books brought the heat? I sit down with MK Ahearn, the romantasy author behind Broken Flames and the founder of Azala Press, to talk about building a small press that acts like a trusted partner. From a pandemic spark that led to her first manuscript to a growing catalog of romance and fantasy romance, MK shares the choices, systems, and scrappy experiments that turned a lone imprint into a full-service pu...

2 months ago

50 minutes

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Interview with Acquisitions Editor: Kelly

Behind the Books: Inside the World of a Publishing Editor Ever wondered what it's really like to work in publishing? Spoiler alert: it's not just reading books all day in a cozy armchair. In this episode, I sit down with Kelly, an acquisitions editor who pulls back the curtain on the realities of the publishing industry. Kelly shares her journey into publishing—a path that began with a simple suggestion from a friend and led to her dream career. With refreshing honesty, she reveals that her ...

2 months ago

56 minutes

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Behind the Pages with Olivia

Building a Bookish Brand and Navigating Conventions How does a passion for reading transform into a thriving business and community? Olivia from Pages and Journeys shares her remarkable journey from bookstagram influencer to Etsy shop owner, revealing the thoughtful philosophy behind her popular bookish merchandise brand, Dreamy Pages Co. What began with stickers and crocheted book sleeves has evolved into a refined collection of apparel and jewelry designed with a powerful purpose. Her mini...

3 months ago

1 hour 13 minutes

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Interview with Author: R. Phillips

Breaking Hearts with Shakespeare "The Casualty of Us" draws inspiration from Shakespeare's Hamlet, following the journey of Ophelia, a philosophy major beginning her freshman year of college just three months after surviving a kidnapping. What sets this narrative apart is its thoughtful structure—divided into two theatrical acts spanning 18 months of character development. The novel masterfully weaves multiple storylines: the mystery of Ophelia's unsolved kidnapping, her healing journ...

3 months ago

49 minutes

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Dark Pages & Safe Spaces with Holly Guy

What happens when the darkest corners of desire meet the written page? Author, Holly Guy invites us into her world of villains who would "burn the whole world down just to turn up the heat." Our conversation with Holly reveals the powerful philosophy behind her work: creating spaces where women can confront trauma, desire, and darkness without apology. She brilliantly distinguishes between dark romance and erotic horror, explaining how both genres serve readers seeking to explore taboo theme...

3 months ago

49 minutes

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Interview with Author: Nikki Ash

Dark Romance with a Secret Baby Twist Ever wondered what happens when you can't find the exact romance novel you're craving? For Nikki Ash, the answer was simple: write it yourself. In this captivating conversation, the USA Today bestselling author shares the unexpected journey that transformed her from an English literature teacher into a prolific romance novelist with nearly 40 books to her name. What stands out most is Nikki's genuine passion for storytelling. "Writing is the only thing t...

3 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

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Whispering through Time with Genesis

The Evolution of Bookstagram The digital book world has transformed dramatically since its inception, and few people have witnessed this evolution as closely as Genesis, the creator behind Whispering Chapters. Long before BookTok exploded and before most of us even knew what "Bookstagram" meant, Genesis was sharing her love of stories through carefully filtered photos and thoughtful reviews. In this candid conversation, Genesis takes us back to 2013 when Bookstagram was in its infancy – a ti...

4 months ago

1 hour 19 minutes

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The Art of Securing Physical ARCs with Lissa

Ever wondered how book influencers get those coveted Advanced Reader Copies months before release? Lissa pulls back the curtain on the mysterious world of ARCs, publisher relationships, and the authentic journey of a multi-genre bookstagrammer. Whether you're an aspiring book influencer or simply curious about what happens behind those perfectly staged bookstagram photos, this episode offers both practical wisdom and heartfelt encouragement. Lissa's parting advice? Remember why you started sh...

4 months ago

1 hour 13 minutes

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Interview with Author Assistant: Lauren (@lbcreads)

The unsung heroes behind your favorite authors' seemingly effortless social media presence, newsletter magic, and seamless book launches are often their personal assistants—and Lauren represents the gold standard in this demanding profession. In this engaging deep dive, she pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to support multiple bestselling authors while maintaining her sanity and passion for books. Whether you're a reader curious about publishing's inner workings, an author con...

4 months ago

1 hour 30 minutes