15 episodes

Top authors on writing, sex and romance. Interviewed by CBS Sunday Morning contributor, Faith Salie.

Authorized: Love and Romance Audible

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.4 • 31 Ratings

Top authors on writing, sex and romance. Interviewed by CBS Sunday Morning contributor, Faith Salie.

    Rebecca Traister

    Rebecca Traister

    In the Season 2 finale of Authorized, Faith talks about romance in the real world with Rebecca Traister, author of All The Single Ladies: Unmarried Women and the Rise of an Independent Nation. They have a candid conversation about our culture’s changing views on marriage and how it has affected women and their love lives. Plus, Faith goes to Lady Jane's Salon, New York City's first and only Romance literary salon, to meet fellow fans.

    • 39 min
    Nalini Singh

    Nalini Singh

    Paranormal Romance author Nalini Singh talks about creating the complex world and characters of her Psy-Changeling and Guild Hunter series. And she shares a sneak peek into the wild passion and dark betrayal in her new novel, Silver Silence. Plus, Faith's sex scene gets its very own cover design thanks to author/designers Lena Hart and K.M. Jackson.

    • 27 min
    Jennifer Finney Boylan

    Jennifer Finney Boylan

    Author and transgender rights activist Jennifer Finney Boylan talks about her thrilling new Mystery Romance, Long Black Veil. This intimate conversation explores the secrets we hide in our relationships and the truths we discover within ourselves. Plus, photojournalist Glenna Gordon takes us to Kano, Nigeria where a vibrant community of Muslim women are writing littattafan soyayya, or "literature of love," for an eager, communal audience.

    • 36 min
    Larissa Pham

    Larissa Pham

    Larissa Pham opens up about her debut Erotica novella, Fantasian, which brings readers to Yale to explore the laws of attraction through a philosophical lens… and explicit sex scenes. And Faith wonders, is all sex about power? Plus, Audible voiceover artists Therese Plummer and Chris Kipiniak talk about getting into character to narrate Romance audiobooks.

    • 35 min
    André Aciman

    André Aciman

    Faith sits down with author and Proust scholar, André Aciman to discuss his new novel Enigma Variations: A Novel. They discuss his new character’s life of all consuming, covetous love and the difference between remorse and regret. Plus, Frank Brinkley of Literary Review talks about the Bad Sex in Fiction Award.

    • 33 min
    Julia Quinn

    Julia Quinn

    Faith finds out what makes Regency Romance author Julia Quinn’s novels so Julia shares what it’s like to be published all over the world, and then takes on Faith’s tricky trivia game of Romance novel titles. Plus, Jezebel staff writer Kelly Faircloth walks Faith through the history of the billion-dollar Romance industry, including old commercials from Harlequin and Silhouette that need to be heard to be believed.

    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
31 Ratings

31 Ratings

AmandaNail ,

Not Just For Romance Writers/Readers

I found this podcast by looking for writing podcasts and was pleasantly surprised at how much these authors have informed my own writing! There is so much amazing knowledge here for both craft and life. I have completely misjudged this genre my whole life! Please make more episodes!!!

Tiddly Wink ,

I love this podcast!

I am not actually a romance reader but the conversations on this podcast are thrilling and informative! I learn so much!

nihongo78 ,

Incredibly inspiring!

I’m a big fan of audible and I recently discovered Authorized. I LOVE it! Faith is just AMAZING! She has a great voice and keeps the conversation smooth and engaging. I love her enthusiasm, positive attitude and sense of humor. And she has great guests. I am so glad I discovered these little gems of wisdom. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Thank you.

Top Podcasts In Society & Culture

Shawn Ryan Show
Shawn Ryan | Cumulus Podcast Network
Stuff You Should Know
iHeartPodcasts
Call It What It Is
iHeartPodcasts
Animal
The New York Times
Lights On with Carl Lentz
B-Side
This American Life
This American Life

More by Audible

The Last Days of August
Audible
Wedlock with Kurt and Lauren
Audible
Extra Credit
Audible
What Were You Thinking
Audible
Hold On with Eugene Mirman
Audible
Breasts Unbound
Audible