Spill the Smut

Jordan
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Where the books are spicy, the conversations are juicy, and the stories rarely fade to black. I dive headfirst into the delicious world of smut with the people who live and breathe it—authors, creators, and bookish babes who aren’t afraid to spill all the steamy tea. Through interviews and unfiltered chats, I'll explore everything from fan-favorites to behind-the-scenes secrets of the bookish world. This is your escape into the world of steam, swoon and unapologetically bookish.   So get comfy. Pour a drink. And get ready to spill the smut.

  1. 6d ago

    Interview with Dakota Monroe

    What happens when a beloved coming-of-age warrior story collides with a dystopian future that feels a little too plausible? I sit down with author Dakota Monroe, whose fantasy romance and dystopian romance novels have built a fiercely loyal readership, to talk about the creative spark behind Daughters of Ash and the emotional craft that makes her characters hit so hard. Starting with Dakota’s path from lifelong reader to published indie author, including the series that shaped her love of romance and tension. She opens up about being neurodivergent and how that affects her writing process, from hyper-attuned facial expressions and body language to the way she writes trauma with intense physical detail. If you’ve ever wondered why some books feel like you’re living inside the character’s skin, her explanation lands. Then we go deep on Daughters of Ash, the Bound by Order series, and the scenes that mattered most: a low-stakes simulation that lets the world breathe, and a mission that becomes a turning point for Cassia when safety ends and reality starts. We also talk about the darker theme underneath it all, the pressure indie authors face to publish at an unsustainable pace, and how Dakota protects her creativity from burnout.  If you love author interviews, writing craft, dystopian fantasy, slow-burn reverse harem tension, and honest talk about publishing, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a reader friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. Cover Art by: moi Intro/Outro Music: positive vibes by nanaacom on Capcut Contact Email: spillthesmutpodcast@gmail.com Podcast IG: @spillthesmutpodcast TT: @spillthesmutpodcast Jordan IG: @sipsoffiction TT: @sipsoffiction

  2. Jul 8

    Love on the Line Literary with Lauren

    Your favorite online identity can turn into a job faster than you think and that’s when the pressure creeps in. Lauren is back, and we get honest about what happens when book content, client work, and constant availability start to blur together. She walks us through her rebrand from LBCReads Author Services to Love On The Line Literary Services, why separating personal and professional accounts matters, and how a clearer brand can create real boundaries instead of just prettier graphics. Then we go behind the scenes on Love Match, her ARC matchmaking and ARC management system built for romance authors. We talk trope-based matching, pre-vetting ARC readers, opt-in emails, and the surprising amount of labor that goes into vetting hundreds or even thousands of signups. If you’ve ever wondered how authors build ARC teams, how review rates actually work, or what “reader matchmaking” looks like in practice, you’ll leave with a much sharper picture of the process. If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with a creator friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find us. Follow Lauren: IG & TT @lbcreads x Love on the Line: IG @literaryloveontheline Cover Art by: moi Intro/Outro Music: positive vibes by nanaacom on Capcut Contact Email: spillthesmutpodcast@gmail.com Podcast IG: @spillthesmutpodcast TT: @spillthesmutpodcast Jordan IG: @sipsoffiction TT: @sipsoffiction

  3. Jun 24

    When Book Adaptations Miss The Point: Every Year After with Olivia

    A romance adaptation can survive a lot of changes, but it cannot survive forgetting why readers fell in love in the first place. Olivia and I discuss unpacking the Amazon MGM series Every Year After and why it left us frustrated as fans of Carly Fortune’s Every Summer After. From the title change to the way the timeline is presented, we talk through the choices that made the story feel less like a sweeping summer romance and more like a scattered contemporary drama. We also go behind the curtain on why these projects can drift so far from the source material, including how publishing contracts and screen rights can limit an author’s creative control, even when the show is marketed on their name. Then we land on practical takeaways: how we evaluate adaptations now, why we avoid rereads right before a premiere, and how to make watch parties more fun than stressful.  Subscribe, share this with a fellow book lover, and leave a review so more readers can find the show. Cover Art by: moi Intro/Outro Music: positive vibes by nanaacom on Capcut Contact Email: spillthesmutpodcast@gmail.com Podcast IG: @spillthesmutpodcast TT: @spillthesmutpodcast Jordan IG: @sipsoffiction TT: @sipsoffiction

  4. Jun 10

    Interview with Lex (The Nerd Fam)

    Joined by Lex, the creator behind Fully Booked Babe and the project manager at The Nerd Fam, to pull back the curtain on what modern book marketing actually looks like when you are supporting indie authors and trad authors in real time. We talk through how The Nerd Fam runs campaigns with a small but mighty three-person team, what goes into monthly catalogs and early reader programs, and why beautifully designed PR boxes can create the kind of shareable content that drives attention and sales on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Lex also gets practical about the systems that make it possible, including the move to Airtable for tracking readers, managing author workflows, and keeping a fast-moving schedule from turning into chaos. If you like conversations about BookTok, Bookstagram, publishing, and the real behind-the-scenes work that helps books find readers, hit subscribe, share this with a book friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find us. Follow Lex on IG and TK @fullybookedbabe Cover Art by: moi Intro/Outro Music: positive vibes by nanaacom on Capcut Contact Email: spillthesmutpodcast@gmail.com Podcast IG: @spillthesmutpodcast TT: @spillthesmutpodcast Jordan IG: @sipsoffiction TT: @sipsoffiction

  5. May 27

    From Pretty Book Photos To Real Reading Again with Fabienne

    I’m joined by my longtime co-host and twin flame Fabienne, once known online as The Page Pilgrim, for a real talk about Bookstagram burnout, creator pressure, and what happens when reading stops feeling like a hobby and starts feeling like homework. We trace the arc from cozy COVID-era book photos and passionate reviews to the grind of posting, chasing engagement, and trying to keep up with endless new releases. We also get into what comes after the exit. Fabienne shares how rereads helped her fall back in love with books, why fantasy comfort reads can restart your momentum, and how exploring different genres (from thrillers to classic literature) can bring back genuine curiosity.  If you’ve ever felt like the algorithm was reading over your shoulder, this one will hit. Subscribe for more conversations about books, reading habits, and creative life, and if this resonates, share the episode and leave a review so more readers can find us. Cover Art by: moi Intro/Outro Music: positive vibes by nanaacom on Capcut Contact Email: spillthesmutpodcast@gmail.com Podcast IG: @spillthesmutpodcast TT: @spillthesmutpodcast Jordan IG: @sipsoffiction TT: @sipsoffiction

  6. May 13

    Fantasy Romance With Teeth with Margarita Artista

    A romantasy author explains how stories become meaningful... A phoenix hatches in a college dorm and nothing stays normal. We’re joined by fantasy romance author Margarita Artista, creator of The Phoenix Keeper, to talk about how an urban fantasy romance can deliver the swoon while still carrying a serious punch of meaning.  From there, we zoom out into craft and publishing. Margarita breaks down a real-world writing process: plotting big, rewriting early drafts as you grow, and learning when “perfect” is the enemy of “done.” We also talk self-publishing with Kindle Direct Publishing, what it feels like to rack up agent rejections, and why a small press can be a sweet spot between indie freedom and traditional publishing structure. If you love romantasy, forced proximity tension, and fantasy that actually has something to say, hit play. Subscribe for more author interviews, share this with a writer friend, and leave a review telling us what theme you want fiction to tackle next. Follow Margarita on IG: @margarita.artista https://www.margaritaartista.com/ Cover Art by: moi Intro/Outro Music: positive vibes by nanaacom on Capcut Contact Email: spillthesmutpodcast@gmail.com Podcast IG: @spillthesmutpodcast TT: @spillthesmutpodcast Jordan IG: @sipsoffiction TT: @sipsoffiction

  7. Apr 29

    Interview with Bookstore Owner: Amanda Anderson

    The romance bookshop that feels like home. We sit down with Amanda Anderson, the owner of The Last Chapter Bookshop in Chicago, to talk about what it truly looks like to build a modern independent bookstore that’s equal parts retail, event venue, and community home for romance readers. Amanda shares her path from corporate sports business to entrepreneurship, why she started The Last Chapter Bookshop as an online bookstore first, and how book boxes, preorder campaigns, signed books, and merchandise helped her prove demand before opening a brick-and-mortar space.  Then we get into the fun stuff that romance readers search for: what subgenres are flying off the shelves, how she decides which indie romance authors to champion, and why big releases can spark waves of demand.  If you love romance novels, Chicago bookstores, author signings, and the behind-the-scenes of small business ownership, press play, then subscribe, share the show with a fellow reader, and leave a review with your go-to romance trope. Follow The Bookshop on IG: @thelastchapterchi  and follow Amanda on IG: @xoxoaanderson Bookshop Website: https://thelastchapterbookshop.com/ Cover Art by: moi Intro/Outro Music: positive vibes by nanaacom on Capcut Contact Email: spillthesmutpodcast@gmail.com Podcast IG: @spillthesmutpodcast TT: @spillthesmutpodcast Jordan IG: @sipsoffiction TT: @sipsoffiction

  8. Apr 15

    Interview with Author: Lila Herron

    A confident heroine refuses to take up less space. A dark romance heroine who’s plus-size, confident, and fully aware of her worth should not be a rarity. Author Lila Herron, whose book Any Means Necessary delivers sharp banter, undeniable tension, and a heroine who refuses to dim her light for anyone. We go behind the scenes on publishing and platform strategy. Lila breaks down how teasing an unwritten idea on BookTok went viral, what self-publishing taught her about craft and marketing, and what changed when Any Means Necessary was re-released through traditional publishing. If you’re curious about hybrid publishing, Kindle Unlimited page reads, and what it’s like to build a romance career in public while the algorithm shifts under your feet, you’ll get both honesty and useful detail. Listen now, share this with a romance reader who wants more representation, and leave a review if you like what you hear. What’s the one thing that makes you trust a romance couple on the page? Follow Lila on IG: @authorlilaherron & TT: @authorlilaherron  Website: www.authorlilaherron.com  Cover Art by: moi Intro/Outro Music: positive vibes by nanaacom on Capcut Contact Email: spillthesmutpodcast@gmail.com Podcast IG: @spillthesmutpodcast TT: @spillthesmutpodcast Jordan IG: @sipsoffiction TT: @sipsoffiction

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Where the books are spicy, the conversations are juicy, and the stories rarely fade to black. I dive headfirst into the delicious world of smut with the people who live and breathe it—authors, creators, and bookish babes who aren’t afraid to spill all the steamy tea. Through interviews and unfiltered chats, I'll explore everything from fan-favorites to behind-the-scenes secrets of the bookish world. This is your escape into the world of steam, swoon and unapologetically bookish.   So get comfy. Pour a drink. And get ready to spill the smut.

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  • Creator
    Jordan
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Spill the Smut
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