
Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel Podcast
Every other week host Erin Leafe is joined by a fellow romance lover, newbie or author to discuss all things romance and romance novels.
Latest episodes

Aug 29, 2024 • 1h 5min
It Ends With Us (2024) Movie Review (w/Clayton Gumbert)
Clayton & Erin return to discuss the Colleen Hoover adaptation It Ends With Us!
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Apr 10, 2024 • 1h 14min
Interview with Yulin Kuang!
This episode I chat with romance author Yulin Kuang about her debut novel How to End a Love Story, adapting romance novels for film and her writing process!
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See Clayton and Producer Patty live onstage in Los Angeles on Tuesday October 8:
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New York City live show on Oct 22! Get your tickets:
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Feb 28, 2024 • 1h 36min
Lucky with Andie J. Christopher!
This week I'm joined by author Andie J Christopher to discuss the truly, marvelously bonkers Lucky, by THE Jackie Collins.
Is this a romance?
debatable.
Is it a very fun book to read?
most definitely.
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See Clayton and Producer Patty live onstage in Los Angeles on Tuesday October 8:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bo-boys-present-box-office-save-america-tickets-908516526387
New York City live show on Oct 22! Get your tickets:
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Want more Jackie Collins?
Check out Fates Mates Trailblazer episode with Jackie Collins' daughters, Rory Green and Tiffany Lerman.
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Jan 17, 2024 • 1h 15min
A Heart of Blood and Ashes with Kelly Noonan!
This week I'm joined by colorist and dear friend Kelly Noonan as we read her first romance - Milla Vane's A Heart of Blood and Ashes. We chat about fantasy vs. fantasy romance expectations, matching hair color to book series and more!
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See Clayton and Producer Patty live onstage in Los Angeles on Tuesday October 8:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bo-boys-present-box-office-save-america-tickets-908516526387
New York City live show on Oct 22! Get your tickets:
https://events.humanitix.com/the-b-o-boys-in-box-office-save-america
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Check out Kelly's instagram, and if you're in NYC and would like to book with the most talented colorist, you can find her at Frederic Fekkai Soho until the end of February, and starting March 5th at Maison Seventy-Seven!
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Dec 20, 2023 • 58min
Love At First Sight (2023) Netflix Movie Review (w/ Clayton Gumbert)
The prodigal podcast host Clayton Gumbert returns to talk about the Netflix movie Love At First Sight!
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See Clayton and Producer Patty live onstage in Los Angeles on Tuesday October 8:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bo-boys-present-box-office-save-america-tickets-908516526387
New York City live show on Oct 22! Get your tickets:
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Nov 29, 2023 • 58min
Red, White and Royal Blue THE MOVIE with Rob Johnson!
This week I'm joined by Rob Johnson to chat about the Amazon adaptation of Casey McQuiston's novel, Red, White and Royal Blue!
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See Clayton and Producer Patty live onstage in Los Angeles on Tuesday October 8:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bo-boys-present-box-office-save-america-tickets-908516526387
New York City live show on Oct 22! Get your tickets:
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Nov 15, 2023 • 26min
Interview with Harlequin Editor, Stacy Boyd!
Harlequin editor Stacy Boyd discusses romance publishing, including cartoon covers. They explore editors' criteria, favorite books, and the impact of romance novels on real-life relationships. The launch of Harlequin's new imprint afterglow and the switch from traditional to cartoon covers in romance novels are also discussed.

Nov 1, 2023 • 1h 6min
Night Hawk with Danielle Jackson!
This week I'm joined by author Danielle Jackson to discuss the old west, roadtrip romance Beverly Jenkins' Night Hawk! We discuss it all including- Is Maggie Freeman one of the great heroines? (yes).
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Oct 18, 2023 • 52min
Interview with Meg Cabot!
Romance author Meg Cabot discusses her newest novel, explores the concept of witches and witchcraft, and shares insights into her writing process. The podcast also touches on topics such as the challenges of the film industry, kitchen magic and garden witches, and the value of romance novels as a source of information.

Sep 20, 2023 • 1h 2min
Interview with Diana Quincy!
This week I chat with romance author Diana Quincy about her newest novel The Duke Gets Desperate.
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