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. 6d ago

    Episode 22: Show Your Work! | Every Year After TV Adaptation | Book Recs | Writing Tips

    Amber and Aly are back for a fun new episode filled with book recs, publishing gossip, craft class, and of course happy endings. This week’s craft corner the girls are discussing the craft book, Show Your Work by Austin Kleon. Come for the golden nuggets of wisdom and stay for the fun and giggles! 0:00 – Introduction 5:05 – Tea Time: Every Year After TV Series based on the books by Carley Fortune 11:30 – Book Nook: Score by Kennedy Ryan and Just For the Cameras by Megan Quinn 23:21 – Craft Corner: Show Your Work! By Austin Kleon 1:02:44 – Happy Endings Subscribe to the Smut & Sensibility newsletter for updates and bonus content:   https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT Check out our Book Nook recs on Bookshop.org (http://bookshop.org/) (affiliate): https://tr.ee/booknookrecs E-book OUT NOW from Smut University Press: A MINNESOTAN’S GUIDE TO BREAKING THE ICE: http://tr.ee/MNguide   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  Connect with S&S! TT: https://tr.ee/uepfsftdpc Instagram: https://tr.ee/MKqmAdLiLT   YT: https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc Website: http://smutandsensibilitypod.com (http://smutandsensibilitypod.com/)  Bluesky: https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV

  2. Jul 7

    Episode 21: Write Your Novel From the Middle| New Fourth Wing Book Announcement | Writing Tips

    Amber and Aly are back for a fun new episode filled with book recs, publishing gossip, craft class, and of course happy endings. This week’s craft corner the girls are discussing the craft book, Write Your Novel From the Middle by James Scott Bell. Come for the golden nuggets of wisdom and stay for the fun and giggles. 0:00 – Introduction 1:21 – Tea Time: New Empyrean Book Announcement by Rebecca Yarros 17:11 – Book Nook: The Starlight Heir by Amalie Howard and Tastes Like Shakkar by Nisha Sharma 35:23 – Craft Corner: Write Your Novel From The Middle by James Scott Bell 58:53 – Happy Endings Subscribe to the Smut & Sensibility newsletter for updates and bonus content:   https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT Check out our Book Nook recs on Bookshop.org (http://bookshop.org/) (affiliate): https://tr.ee/booknookrecs E-book OUT NOW from Smut University Press: A MINNESOTAN’S GUIDE TO BREAKING THE ICE: http://tr.ee/MNguide   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  Connect with S&S! TT: https://tr.ee/uepfsftdpc Instagram: https://tr.ee/MKqmAdLiLT   YT: https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc Website: http://smutandsensibilitypod.com (http://smutandsensibilitypod.com/)  Bluesky: https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV

  3. Jun 23

    Episode 20: Off Campus Part 2 | After Part Review | The Deal by Elle Kennedy | Book to TV Adaptation

    Amber and Aly are back and diving into summer slumber party vibes with an after watch party of Off Campus Part 2, episodes 5-8, on Amazon Prime. This was a book adaptation of The Deal by Elle Kennedy. Everyone online is excited about Off Campus, and Amber and Aly have joined the convo! 0:00 – Introduction 1:04 – Tea Time 15:51 – Book Nook 24:18 – Craft Corner: Off Campus Review 01:01:03 – Happy Endings Subscribe to the Smut & Sensibility newsletter for updates and bonus content:   https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT Check out our Book Nook recs on Bookshop.org (http://bookshop.org/) (affiliate): https://tr.ee/booknookrecs E-book OUT NOW from Smut University Press: A MINNESOTAN’S GUIDE TO BREAKING THE ICE: http://tr.ee/MNguide   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  Connect with S&S! TT: https://tr.ee/uepfsftdpc Instagram: https://tr.ee/MKqmAdLiLT   YT: https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc Website: http://smutandsensibilitypod.com (http://smutandsensibilitypod.com/)  Bluesky: https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV

  4. Jun 9

    Episode 19: Off Campus | After Party Review | The Deal by Elle Kennedy | Book to TV Adaptation

    Amber and Aly are back and diving into summer slumber party vibes with an after watch party of Off Campus on Amazon Prime. This was a book adaptation of The Deal by Elle Kennedy. Everyone online is excited about Off Campus, and Amber and Aly have joined the convo! 0:00 – Introduction 1:49 – Tea Time 9:51 – Book Nook 22:38 – Craft Corner: Off Campus Review 01:18:03 – Happy Endings Subscribe to the Smut & Sensibility newsletter for updates and bonus content:   https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT Check out our Book Nook recs on Bookshop.org (http://bookshop.org/) (affiliate): https://tr.ee/booknookrecs E-book OUT NOW from Smut University Press: A MINNESOTAN’S GUIDE TO BREAKING THE ICE: http://tr.ee/MNguide   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  Connect with S&S! TT: https://tr.ee/uepfsftdpc Instagram: https://tr.ee/MKqmAdLiLT   YT: https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc Website: http://smutandsensibilitypod.com (http://smutandsensibilitypod.com/)  Bluesky: https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV

  5. May 26

    Episode 18: Fool Proof Romance PART 2 | Creating Romantic Tension | Does it live up to the hype?

    Amber and Aly are back with a book review for craft corner. This week, the ladies are discussing FOOLPROOF ROMANCE: LOVE BETWEEN THE BEAT SHEETS by Christopher Downing but this time PART TWO looking at the second half of the book. This craft book promises to help you craft a compelling romance novel filled with tension that goes beyond the classic plot beats. Does it live up to the hype? 0:00 – Introduction 2:45 – Book Nook 15:07 – Craft Corner 43:37 – Happy Endings Subscribe to the Smut & Sensibility newsletter for updates and bonus content:   https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT Check out our Book Nook recs on Bookshop.org (http://bookshop.org/) (affiliate): https://tr.ee/booknookrecs E-book OUT NOW from Smut University Press: A MINNESOTAN’S GUIDE TO BREAKING THE ICE: http://tr.ee/MNguide   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  Connect with S&S! TT: https://tr.ee/uepfsftdpc Instagram: https://tr.ee/MKqmAdLiLT   YT: https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc Website: http://smutandsensibilitypod.com (http://smutandsensibilitypod.com/)  Bluesky: https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV

  6. May 12 ·  Bonus

    Episode 17.5: Compelling Characters & Wounds | Writing Tips

    Amber and Aly are back got another manuscript minisode. This week, the ladies are doing a character workshop using the Emotional Wound Thesaurus by Angela Ackermann & Becca Puglisi. This craft book challenges you to dig deep to uncover your characters past. Subscribe to the Smut & Sensibility newsletter for updates and bonus content:   https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT Check out our Book Nook recs on Bookshop.org (http://bookshop.org/) (affiliate): https://tr.ee/booknookrecs E-book OUT NOW from Smut University Press: A MINNESOTAN’S GUIDE TO BREAKING THE ICE: http://tr.ee/MNguide   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  Connect with S&S! TT: https://tr.ee/uepfsftdpc Instagram: https://tr.ee/MKqmAdLiLT   YT: https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc Website: http://smutandsensibilitypod.com (http://smutandsensibilitypod.com/)  Bluesky: https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV

  7. Apr 28

    Episode 17: Fool Proof Romance | Love Between the Beat Sheets | Does it live up to the hype?

    Amber and Aly are back with another book review for craft corner. This week, the ladies are discussing FOOLPROOF ROMANCE: LOVE BETWEEN THE BEAT SHEETS by Christopher Downing. This craft book promises to help you craft a compelling romance novel filled with tension that goes beyond the classic plot beats. Does it live up to the hype? 0:00 – Introduction 2:20 – Book Nook 12:31 – Craft Corner 39:56 – Happy Endings Subscribe to the Smut & Sensibility newsletter for updates and bonus content:   https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT Check out our Book Nook recs on Bookshop.org (http://bookshop.org/) (affiliate): https://tr.ee/booknookrecs E-book OUT NOW from Smut University Press: A MINNESOTAN’S GUIDE TO BREAKING THE ICE: http://tr.ee/MNguide   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  Connect with S&S! TT: https://tr.ee/uepfsftdpc Instagram: https://tr.ee/MKqmAdLiLT   YT: https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc Website: http://smutandsensibilitypod.com (http://smutandsensibilitypod.com/)  Bluesky: https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV

  8. Apr 21 ·  Bonus

    Episode 16.5: Writer Self-Sabatoge | Book to Movie Gossip | Character Special Traits

    Amber and Aly are back this week for another manuscript minisode. This week, they are discussing writer self-sabotage, book to movie adaptation gossip, and for the main episode a character development exercise involving special traits. Buckle up for a fun episode! 0:00 – Introduction 1:12 – Aly Self-Sabotage 7:51 – Amber and Her Crow Goals 11:45 – Book to Movie Adaptation Gossip 20:53 – Minisode: Character Special Traits: Secret and Known Subscribe to the Smut & Sensibility newsletter for updates and bonus content:   https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT Check out our Book Nook recs on Bookshop.org (http://bookshop.org/) (affiliate): https://tr.ee/booknookrecs E-book OUT NOW from Smut University Press: A MINNESOTAN’S GUIDE TO BREAKING THE ICE: http://tr.ee/MNguide    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  Connect with S&S! TT: https://tr.ee/uepfsftdpc Instagram: https://tr.ee/MKqmAdLiLT   YT: https://tr.ee/Osti-mKDCc Website: http://smutandsensibilitypod.com (http://smutandsensibilitypod.com/)  Bluesky: https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV

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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
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 Smut & Sensibility
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