Dear Bitches, Smart Author Podcasts

20. The Mysterious Hymen

February 21, 2012 | Tuesday | 12 Comments

Sarah and Jane take a look at your suggestions as to the best name for a book wherein a hymen is located in the incorrect place. We also talk about other things, like romance novels. No, really. Swear!

19. Buying, Reading and Reviewing

January 23, 2012 | Monday | 9 Comments

Sarah and Jane discuss book buying, reading, and reviewing, and Jane attempts to recommend a book to Sarah.

18. Coltish! A visit with our listener email.

January 11, 2012 | Wednesday | 7 Comments

Sarah & Jane talk about coltish legs, books that make us cry, being happy drunks, and werewolf fiction best-of. We also talk about Lisa Kleypas' upcoming 'Rainshadow Road.'

17. Ridiculousness Threshold: 29 December 2011

December 29, 2011 | Thursday | 16 Comments

Jane and Sarah talk about the ridiculous threshold, where hyperbolic characters and plots become too much - and why that threshold varies for different readers depending on genre.

16. Shopping, Reading, and Renaming the Podcast: 16 December 2011

December 15, 2011 | Thursday | 6 Comments

This week Sarah convinces Jane to talk about the Agony / Ecstasy Anthology, and we reminisce about old ebook stores and old reading devices. We also discuss schmoopy epilogues, were-bears, and books we're reading right now.

15. What We’re Reading: November 28, 2011

November 28, 2011 | Monday | 17 Comments

Sarah and Jane talk about what we're reading, whether there's more cursing in romance than there was previously, and what we wish for in a paranormal werewolf romance. We also talk about football. Really.

14. Sarah Mayberry Interview: November 15, 2011

November 16, 2011 | Wednesday | 3 Comments

Jane and Sarah interview Sarah Mayberry, talk about her books and her current work in progress, and make her try on an American accent.

13. Reader Mail: October 18, 2011

October 18, 2011 | Tuesday | 3 Comments

This week: we peek in the mailbox and answer listener email. Are paranormals and vampire romances on the way out? Have we reached saturation? What surprises does our email inbox hold for us? And what book will Sarah read aloud this time? All the answers are here for your enjoyment.

12. Getting Cross-Examined About Everything I Know About Love - Oct. 3, 2011

October 03, 2011 | Monday | 0 Comments

Jane interviews Sarah and asks merciless questions about Everything I Know About Love, I Learned from Romance Novels, Sarah's new book, which is in stores and libraries now. We also talk about romance novels we love that feature wonderful female relationships.

11. Romangst: September 22, 2011

September 22, 2011 | Thursday | 5 Comments

We are all about romangst this week: angsty romances with a lot of emotion, strife, and (we hope) uplifting, believable endings.

10. Digital backlist, prices, and old skool romances we love: September 14, 2011

September 13, 2011 | Tuesday | 0 Comments

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.

9. Stephanie Laurens and KISS and Teal: September 6, 2011

September 06, 2011 | Tuesday | 2 Comments

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.

8: Adirondack Chair Pr0n, historical romance, and streak reading: August 30, 2011

August 31, 2011 | Wednesday | 0 Comments

We're back, talking about popular series, historical romance, streak reading, erotic romance, and Jane's term for small town contemporary romances.

7. We’re back! And we’re talking about Romance!

August 18, 2011 | Thursday | 11 Comments

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.

6. Tropes, empowerment, women in history, and Carolyn Jewel: March 9, 2009

March 10, 2009 | Tuesday | 0 Comments

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.

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