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Erin (the Veteran) and Clayton (the "Virgin") discuss new romance novels every week in this fun celebration of the romance genre.

Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel Podcast Erin Leafe and Clayton Gumbert

    • Arts
    • 4.8 • 399 Ratings

Erin (the Veteran) and Clayton (the "Virgin") discuss new romance novels every week in this fun celebration of the romance genre.

    Interview with Yulin Kuang!

    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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    • 1 hr 14 min
    Lucky with Andie J. Christopher!

    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. 
    Want more Jackie Collins?
    Check out Fates Mates Trailblazer episode with Jackie Collins' daughters, Rory Green and Tiffany Lerman. 
     
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    • 1 hr 36 min
    A Heart of Blood and Ashes with Kelly Noonan!

    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!
     
    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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    • 1 hr 14 min
    Love At First Sight (2023) Netflix Movie Review (w/ Clayton Gumbert)

    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! Why was this movie overlooked? Why does Anybody But You look so bad? And who should die first in a relationship, the man or the woman?
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    • 57 min
    Red, White and Royal Blue THE MOVIE with Rob Johnson!

    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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    • 57 min
    Interview with Harlequin Editor, Stacy Boyd!

    Interview with Harlequin Editor, Stacy Boyd!

    This week I sat down with Harlequin editor Stacy Boyd to discuss all things romance publishing (yes, including cartoon covers). https://stacyboyd.com/
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    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
399 Ratings

399 Ratings

LTrace ,

Addictive Fun Simply Perfection!

As Clayton says, it’s so hard to find the right words in a review to make sure your doing one of your favorite podcasts justice. But what I can say is in a world of downers, this is an amazingly fun and uplifting podcast that makes you feel connected to a network of friends who love what you love without wild abandon! I love listening to these two wonderful humans chat in the most unapologetic way about one of my favorite slices of life. THANK YOU Erin and Clayton for this wonderful part of my week and to anyone who is considering diving in? DO IT! You won’t regret it ❤️❤️🔥

podcast--listener ,

The light fun pod I’ve been needing!!

I listen to a ton of podcasts and a lot of them are dark and heavy or require a lot of thought. I needed something light, fun, and easy to listen to and this is exactly what I needed.

renatastacy ,

Best duo

Knew about this podcast, but I actually finally stopped and listened to these two, and I adore this duo!. First episode I listened to was Dreaming of You by the queen Lisa Kleypas and after that episode I became an instant fan. Love this podcast!!

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