Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast
Sarah Wendell
Each week on Smart Podcast, Trashy Books, Sarah Wendell interviews authors, readers, reviewers, bloggers, publishing professionals, editors, and librarians about romance novels, which are among the most popular genres in fiction worldwide. Popular guests include: Ilona Andrews, Robin Bradford, NPR's Barrie Hardymon, Chuck Tingle, Sarah J. Maas, and Rachel Aaron. Amanda Diehl, co-pilot of the SS Smart Bitches, makes regular appearances with maximum silliness, especially during our Romantic Times Rewind episodes, where we take a look at old issues of Romantic Times Magazine (1981-2018). Frequent topics include romance novels, the way the genre is changing, and the brilliant and interesting people who read, write, and produce it, and issues common among romance readers. Plus, we always recommend some books we're reading and really enjoying. Learn more at SB-TB.com/Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Sep 22, 2011 • 40min
11. Romangst: September 22, 2011
We are all about romangst this week: angsty romances with a lot of emotion, strife, and (we hope) uplifting, believable endings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 13, 2011 • 29min
10. Digital backlist, prices, and old skool romances we love: September 14, 2011
Jane and Sarah talk about digital backlist, and old skool romances they love. We also discuss prices, and what we are willing to pay for older titles released digitally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 6, 2011 • 22min
9. Stephanie Laurens and KISS and Teal: September 6, 2011
We each interviewed historical romance author Stephanie Laurens in support of her new novel, "Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue," and learn more about Avon's KISS & Teal promotion this month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 31, 2011 • 38min
8. Adirondack Chair Pr0n, historical romance, and streak reading: August 30, 2011
We're back, talking about popular series, historical romance, streak reading, erotic romance, and Jane's term for small town contemporary romances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 19, 2011 • 44min
7. We’re back! And we’re talking about Romance!
Sarah and Jane start the podcast up again with a discussion of what we're reading, and what Harlequin Presents novels we like. We also discuss at length a new book, "A Lady Awakened" by Cecilia Grant. Good Book Noise is made, and Sarah owes Jane a puppy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 10, 2009 • 11min
6. Tropes, empowerment, women in history, and Carolyn Jewel: March 9, 2009
Sarah and Jane talk about their favorite romantic tropes, from unrequited love to the smoldering hero. What are your faves? We also interview Carolyn Jewel about her book "Scandal," and the power, or lack thereof, that women had in historical time periods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 24, 2009 • 10min
5. Victoria Dahl, responding to reviews, and talking dirty: February 23, 2009
Victoria Dahl, author of "Talk Me Down," joins us to talk about small towns, sexually intelligent heroines, and responding to reviews. Then Jane and Sarah talk about talking dirty- but don't actually get to it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 10, 2009 • 19min
4. Claudia Dain, subversive women, and empowering heroines – February 10, 2009
We have a delicious (and somewhat squeeful) chat with author Claudia Dain about romance heroines who are subversive, powerful, and deviously smart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 27, 2009 • 15min
3. Small Presses and eBooks, with Angela James – Dear Bitches, Smart Authors: Jan 27, 2009
The emergence of epublishing and small presses, and a discussion of market penetration, with special guest Angela James from Sam Hain publishing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 13, 2009 • 15min
2. eBooks, the Economy, with guest Malle Vallick – Dear Bitches, Smart Authors Podcast: Jan 12 2009
We retread some of the economic discussion from our earlier podcast, but we have more to say about what's selling, most notably ebooks. We also have Malle Valick from Harlequin with us to discuss all things bright and digital from Harlequin. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
