Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast
581. Death, Candy Corn, and Witches with Amanda and Maria Vale
Sep 22, 2023
Amanda and Maria Vale discuss the challenges of writing a book that deviates from traditional romance tropes, focusing on the concept of happy ever afters. They also explore the portrayal of death in literature, debate the definition of happily ever after, and discuss their opinions on candy corn and witches.
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- The podcast discusses the process of writing a book that deviates from traditional romance tropes and explores a different kind of happily ever after.
- The concept of happily ever after (HEA) in romance novels is explored, with a focus on reader expectations and the inclusion of death in HEA narratives.
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In this episode, Sarah Wendell interviews Maria Vale, author of 'Molly Malloy and the Angel of Death.' They discuss the process of writing a book that deviates from traditional romance tropes and explores the concept of a different kind of happily ever after. Maria explains her inspiration for the book, drawing from various works of literature including Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. They also touch on the themes of empathy, the beauty of everyday life, and the portrayal of death in literature. Maria hints at her next project, a trilogy that challenges the narrative surrounding gods and explores the other side of mythology.
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