Writing Secrets ft. Laura Pavlov | Talk Spicy to Me

Welcome back to Talk Spicy to Me, the podcast where two bestselling romance authors go rogue and talk all things romance: the good, the bad, and everything in between.

Season 2 kicks off with a deep dive into writing a romance series, featuring special guest Laura Pavlov. We talk series vs standalones, series bibles, character continuity, managing reader expectations, and what it takes to keep readers hooked across multiple books. Plus, a new release spotlight, book club announcement, red & green flags, and a reader Q&A.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Season 2 premiere
02:51 – Season sponsors
05:45 – Laura Pavlov joins the show
07:34 – The Spice Report
20:50 – Series vs standalone romance
34:18 – Building a series bible
40:37 – Second-generation characters
43:52 – Managing reader expectations
50:10 – New release: Jennifer Millikin
01:14:15 – Book club pick: A.L. Jackson
01:15:26 – Red & Green Flags
01:20:27 – Reader Q&A: matchmaking

New Release Spotlight:
Jennifer Millikin: Hard Feelings (Serendipity & Shenanigans)

Book Club Pick:
A.L. Jackson: From Here to Eternity (Moonlit Ridge, Book 1)
Join us for the discussion on February 18th.

Season Sponsors:
Lena Hendrix: Chasing the Sun
Willow Aster: What It Takes

After Dark (Patreon Exclusive):
This week's bonus episode explores how sex evolves over time in real-life relationships, from new love to long-term commitment.
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