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. 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

    46 min

  2. 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

    48 min

  3. APR 14

    Episode 16: The Five Sentence Method - Does it Live up to the Hype? | Writing Craft Review

    Amber and Aly are back this week for another writing craft corner. This week, they are discussing the viral TikTok craft book, THE FIVE SENTENCE METHOD by Rebecca Thorne. 0:00 – Introduction 1:27 – Book Nook 16:24 – Craft Corner: The Five Sentence Method 49:02 – 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

    55 min

  4. APR 7

    Episode 15: Talking Anywhere With You with author Ellie Palmer | Hot Man in a Van | Writing Tips

    Amber and Aly are back with USA Today Bestselling author, Ellie Palmer, to chat about her most recent release, ANYWHERE WITH YOU! They chat about writing craft, Ellie’s camper van and truck stop research while writing this book, and what reality TV show her characters would star in. ANYWHERE WITH YOU is available everywhere now! Ellie Palmer: https://www.elliepalmerwrites.com/ 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: https://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?lang=en Aly Substack: https://substack.com/@alyafterall  TT: 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

    1h 22m

  5. MAR 31 ·  BONUS

    Episode 14.5: First Lines, Hook Readers, Avoid Mistakes

    Amber and Aly are back with another manuscript minisode. This week, the ladies are diving in to the topic of first lines with tips on how to hook readers and common pitfalls to avoid. I Would Stop Reading Your Book on Page One by Abigail Fenton: https://abigailfentoneditorial.substack.com/p/i-would-stop-reading-your-book-on-page-one?r=3hzxqn&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true The Shit No One Tells You About Writing Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TSNOTYAW  Publishing Confidential: Kathleen Schmidt https://substack.com/@kathleenschmidtutm_source=global-search 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  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

    51 min

  6. MAR 24

    Episode 14: Do I Need a Platform to Get a Book Deal? | Social Media and Publishing

    In this episode, Amber and Aly discuss the evolving demands of the publishing industry, the hot topic of social media platforms, and how authors can authentically build their brands without feeling overwhelmed. 0:00 – Introduction 1:24 – Book Nook 12:28 – Craft Corner: Do you need a platform to publish? 55:44 – Happy Endings Nisha Sharma TikTok Post https://www.tiktok.com/@nishawrites/video/7584262947845721399?lang=en  The Shit No One Tells You About Writing Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TSNOTYAW  Bookends Literary Agency  https://www.youtube.com/@BookEndsLiterary Publishing Confidential: Kathleen Schmidt https://substack.com/@kathleenschmidtutm_source=global-search 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  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

    1 hr

  7. MAR 17 ·  BONUS

    Episode 13.5: Strategies for Getting Unstuck | Fighting Writer's Block

    Amber and Aly are back and this week’s minisode is all about getting “un-stuck.” If you haven’t yet voted in our trope bracket poll, check out the link in our bio! E-book OUT NOW from Smut University Press: A MINNESOTAN’S GUIDE TO BREAKING THE ICE: http://tr.ee/MNguide  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  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 (http://smutandsensibilitypod.com/)  Bluesky:https://tr.ee/-pb4yhfqfV

    35 min

  8. MAR 10

    Episode 13: March Madness| Romance Tropes Bracket

    Amber and Aly are bringing march madness to the romance genre. But this time, we will be choosing between our favorite romance tropes to see which two make it to the final match up.  It will be up to our listeners to pick our champion via the link in our bio. May the games begin! Poll for Winner: http://tr.ee/tropechamp26 0:00 – Introduction 2:24 – Book Nook 9:42 – Craft Corner: Tropes Bracket 57:59 – Happy Endings Smut & Sensibility Newsletter: https://tr.ee/tW4kS7LqwT  Check out our Book Nook Recs (affiliate):https://tr.ee/booknookrecs  S&S Ladies: Amber IG:  / amberchristineauthor   TT:  / amberchristineauthor   Aly Substack:https://substack.com/@alyafterall  TT:  / alydaltonwrites    Connect with S&S! Linktree: https://linktr.ee/smutandsensibilitypod

    1h 1m
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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
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Smut & Sensibility
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