Smut & Sensibility

Smut & Sensibility
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A few learned ladies talking about the romance genre, our favorite books, writing craft, and making room for a creative life in real time.

  1. 5D AGO

    Episode 10: Romance Throwbacks Revisited | Romance Genre History and Changes in Publishing Trends

    This week the ladies revisit a book that they read when they were younger and discuss what they think about the book now, how publishing has changed, and what they can learn from the romance genre’s history.  0:23 – Introduction 2:50 – Wallbanger by Alice Clayton read by Aly 17:03 – Dark Lover by J.R. Ward read by Amber 36:16 – Pleasure for Pleasure by Eloisa James read by Marie 01:02:29 – Happy Endings Check out our Book Nook recs on Bookshop.org (affiliate): https://tr.ee/booknookrecs  Looking for writing community, education, and workshopping? Always wanted to write a novel? Feeling stuck with your current work in process? Looking to get your query package ready? Join Smut University, a writing group for all genres run by traditionally published author, Sam Tschida! 14 day free trial. https://tr.ee/SmutU S&S Ladies: Amber IG: https://instagram.com/amberchristineauthor TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@amberchristineauthor Aly Substack: https://substack.com/@alyafterall  TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@alydaltonwrites  Marie: https://www.instagram.com/authormariemoss Connect with S&S! TT: https://tr.ee/uepfsftdpc  Instagram:https://tr.ee/MKqmAdLiLT  YT: https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc  Website: http://smutandsensibilitypod.com  Substack: https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT  Bluesky:https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV

    1h 9m

  2. JAN 27 · BONUS

    Episode 9.5: Birthdays | Manuscript Minisode Roundtable | How to Write a Novel

    Welcome back to our manuscript minisode. This is our short bonus episode every other week where we talk about our current works in progress. For a brief reminder, Amber is writing a small town hockey romance (AKA adult mighty ducks) and Aly is writing a Spy Rom-Com. We are continuing with our new format this week with a roundtable of our stories with a question prompt we each have to answer. The question this week is: -How do our main characters feel about birthdays? Find and Follow Smut and Sensibility on all platforms below: Looking for writing community, education, and workshopping? Always wanted to write a novel? Feeling stuck with your current work in process?Looking to get your query package ready? Join our writing group, Smut University! 14 day free trial. Author Sam Tschida’s Writing Group, Smut University (all genres welcome) https://tr.ee/lAIjwcxpzC  S&S Ladies: Amber IG: https://instagram.com/amberchristineauthor TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@amberchristineauthorAly Substack: https://substack.com/@alyafterall  TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@alydaltonwrites  Marie: https://www.instagram.com/authormariemoss Connect with S&S! TT: https://tr.ee/uepfsftdpc  Instagram:https://tr.ee/MKqmAdLiLT  YT: https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc  Website: http://smutandsensibilitypod.com  Substack: https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT  Bluesky: https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV  Book Nook Recs (affiliate): https://tr.ee/u3sm0JHR89 #booktube #romance #books #howtowriteanovel #howtowrite #writer #author #bookbesties #booktok #friendship #podcast #femalefriendships #bookworm #bookrecs #bookreviews #funny #whattoreadnext

    34 min

  3. JAN 20

    Episode 9: 26 Most Anticipated Romance Releases for 2026 | Jumpstart Your TBR

    This week the ladies are discussing their 26 most anticipated new romance releases for 2026! We have a little bit of everything this week (fantasy/romantasy, contemporary, paranormal, action/adventure, etc) and we we share these titles with the huge caveat that this list is not exhaustive! We are keeping our eye out for more deal reports/publishing news, but figured we would get a jumpstart on our 2026 TBR. Things look like they’re off to a great start. What is a 2026 new release that you are most excited for? All 26 books can be found at our affiliate Bookshop.Org Page: https://bookshop.org/shop/smutandsensibilitypod?source=aw&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=78888&utm_source=awin&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=78888&utm_term=0&sscid=92005_1768877566_e81f11db810487f744388f6f405a1911&awc=92005_1768877566_e81f11db810487f744388f6f405a1911  Aleia’s Library - awesome substacker with book reviews and recommendations. Her 2026 roundup gave us some new-to-us authors and we are so grateful! Check her out: https://aleiaslibrary.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips Find and Follow Smut and Sensibility on all platforms below: S&S Ladies: Amber IG: https://instagram.com/amberchristineauthor TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@amberchristineauthor Aly Substack: https://substack.com/@alyafterall  TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@alydaltonwrites  Marie: https://www.instagram.com/authormariemoss Connect with S&S! TT: https://tr.ee/uepfsftdpc  Instagram:https://tr.ee/MKqmAdLiLT  YT: https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc  Website: http://smutandsensibilitypod.com  Substack: https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT  Bluesky:https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV

    1h 22m

  4. JAN 6 · BONUS

    Episode 8.5: First Scenes | Manuscript Minisode Roundtable | How to Write a Novel

    Welcome back to our manuscript minisode. This is our short bonus episode every other week where we talk about our current works in progress. For a brief reminder, Amber is writing a small town hockey romance (AKA adult mighty ducks) and Aly is writing a Spy Rom-Com. We are continuing with our new format this week with a roundtable of our stories with a question prompt we each have to answer. The question this week is: -What were the first scenes we thought of that made us want to write our books? Find and Follow Smut and Sensibility on all platforms below: Looking for writing community, education, and workshopping? Always wanted to write a novel? Feeling stuck with your current work in process?Looking to get your query package ready? Join our writing group, Smut University! 14 day free trial. Author Sam Tschida’s Writing Group, Smut University (all genres welcome) https://tr.ee/lAIjwcxpzC  S&S Ladies: Amber IG: https://instagram.com/amberchristineauthor TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@amberchristineauthorAly Substack: https://substack.com/@alyafterall  TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@alydaltonwrites  Marie: https://www.instagram.com/authormariemoss Connect with S&S! TT: https://tr.ee/uepfsftdpc  Instagram:https://tr.ee/MKqmAdLiLT  YT: https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc  Website: http://smutandsensibilitypod.com  Substack: https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT  Bluesky: https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV  Book Nook Recs (affiliate): https://tr.ee/u3sm0JHR89

    21 min

  5. 12/30/2025

    Episode 8: Story Genius - Does it live up to the hype? | Craft Book Review + Writing Chat

    This week the ladies are chatting about (what feels like) one of the most recommended craft books out there…Story Genius by Lisa Cron! This craft book promises to teach you how to use brain science to write a riveting novel all while avoiding the dreaded disaster draft. Let us know in the comments if you’ve read Story Genius and what you thought? 0:00 – Introduction 2:10 – Book Nook 2:57 – Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet by Samantha Allen 11:15 – Brood by Claire Kent 17:36 – Love at First Sight by Mallory Marlowe 25:24 – Craft Corner: Story Genius by Lisa Cron 1:09:00 – Happy Endings Writer Types by Ellen Brock (mentioned in episode): Ellen Brock - YouTube  A Guide to Novel Writing for Intuitive Plotters  The Four Types of Novel Writers Book Nook Recommendations (affiliate): Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet by Samatha Allen: https://tr.ee/booknookrecs  Brood by Claire Kent (After the End Dystopian Romance Kickstarter) Love at First Sighting by Mallory Marlowe https://tr.ee/booknookrecs  Looking for writing community, education, and workshopping? Always wanted to write a novel? Feeling stuck with your current work in process?Looking to get your query package ready? Join our writing group, Smut University! 14 day free trial. Author Sam Tschida’s Writing Group, Smut University (all genres welcome) https://tr.ee/lAIjwcxpzC  Find and Follow Smut and Sensibility on all platforms below: S&S Ladies: Amber IG: https://instagram.com/amberchristineauthor TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@amberchristineauthor Aly Substack: https://substack.com/@alyafterall  TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@alydaltonwrites  Marie: https://www.instagram.com/authormariemoss Connect with S&S! TT: https://tr.ee/uepfsftdpc  Instagram:https://tr.ee/MKqmAdLiLT  YT: https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc  Website: http://smutandsensibilitypod.com  Substack: https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT  Bluesky:https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV

    1h 18m

  6. 12/23/2025 · BONUS

    Episode 7.5: Let's Write a Romance Novel | Character Development | Manuscript Minisode Roundtable

    Welcome back to our manuscript minisode. This is our short bonus episode every other week where we talk about our current works in progress. For a brief reminder, Amber is writing a small town hockey romance (AKA adult mighty ducks) and Aly is writing a Spy Rom-Com. We are continuing with our new format this week with a roundtable of our stories with a question prompt we each have to answer. The question this week is: -What do our characters have in their fridge and what is their favorite meal? A Nikki Payne original question. Find and Follow Smut and Sensibility on all platforms below: Looking for writing community, education, and workshopping? Always wanted to write a novel? Feeling stuck with your current work in process?Looking to get your query package ready? Join our writing group, Smut University! 14 day free trial. Author Sam Tschida’s Writing Group, Smut University (all genres welcome) https://tr.ee/lAIjwcxpzC  S&S Ladies: Amber IG: https://instagram.com/amberchristineauthor TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@amberchristineauthor Aly Substack: https://substack.com/@alyafterall  TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@alydaltonwrites  Marie: https://www.instagram.com/authormariemoss Connect with S&S! TT: https://tr.ee/uepfsftdpc  Instagram:https://tr.ee/MKqmAdLiLT  YT: https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc  Website: http://smutandsensibilitypod.com  Substack: https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT  Bluesky: https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV  Book Nook Recs (affiliate): https://tr.ee/u3sm0JHR89

    33 min

  7. 12/16/2025

    Episode 7: Talking Witches & Texas Magic with HOT HEX BOYFRIEND author Carly Bloom |Author Interview

    Amber, Aly, and Marie chat with author Carly Bloom about her witchy contemporary romance, HOT HEX BOYFRIEND, which is Practical Magic meets Sabrina meets Hart of Dixie. Witches, found family, and hot wizards are always in, no matter what time of year.  Carly Bloom’s Books: HOT HEX BOYFRIEND: (aff link) https://bookshop.org/p/books/hot-hex-boyfriend-carly-bloom/7b4e1f134959377d?aid=117469&ean=9781538741092&listref=season-1-smut-sensibility-podcast&next=t  Book Nook ONCE SMITTEN TWICE SHY by Choe Liese: (aff link) https://bookshop.org/p/books/once-smitten-twice-shy-chloe-liese/2105cdedc62aefac?ean=9780593441541&next=t  TO WED A RAKE by Eloisa James (backlist 2005 novella): (aff link) https://bookshop.org/p/books/to-wed-a-rake-eloisa-james/2a45298cadc347d1?aid=117469&ean=9781101611104&listref=season-1-smut-sensibility-podcast&next=t  ELLIE HAYES AND THE HIMBOS by Vanessa King: (aff link) https://bookshop.org/p/books/ellie-hayes-and-the-himbos-vanessa-king/c7723d8ff4d63c80?ean=9781538774588&next=t  Carly Bloom IG: https://www.instagram.com/carlybloombooks/  Website: https://www.carlybloombooks.com/  S&S Ladies: Amber IG: https://instagram.com/amberchristineauthor TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@amberchristineauthor Aly Substack: https://substack.com/@alyafterall  TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@alydaltonwrites Marie: https://www.instagram.com/authormariemoss Connect with S&S TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@smutandsensibilitypod Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/smutandsensibilitypod YT: https://youtube.com/@smutandsensibilitypod  Website: http://smutandsensibilitypod.com  Substack: https://substack.com/@smutandsensiblity

    1h 13m

  8. 12/09/2025 · BONUS

    Episode 6.5: Let's Write a Romance Novel | Manuscript Minisode Roundtable

    Welcome back to our manuscript minisode. This is our short bonus episode every other week where we talk about our current works in progress. For a brief reminder, Amber is writing a small town hockey romance (AKA adult mighty ducks), Marie is writing her Romantasy Wizard Soul Bond story, and Aly is writing a Spy Rom-Com. We also wanted to try out a new format this week and roundtable our stories with a question prompt we would each have to answer. The question this week is: -What is a choice your character regrets making or not making? Also, stay at the end for some bonus Smut and Sensibility after dark bloopers after we stopped the official recording. It is quite the treat. Just because we love you all we decided to keep it in. You're welcome. Find and Follow Smut and Sensibility on all platforms at our Linktree below: linktr.ee//smutandsensibilitypod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=22d7d0ed-9834-4b57-906d-d71a0907ab87 Looking for writing community, education, and workshopping? Always wanted to write a novel? Feeling stuck with your current work in process? Finishing up National Novel Writing Month? Looking to get your query package ready? Join our writing group, Smut University! 14 day free trial.  https://forms.gle/oAZaDPy6xbwwo14m7

    35 min
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A few learned ladies talking about the romance genre, our favorite books, writing craft, and making room for a creative life in real time.

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  • Creator
    Smut & Sensibility
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
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