The Quick n Dirty Romance Podcast

The Quick n Dirty Romance Podcast

A romance podcast for readers and writers who love tropes, steam, and emotionally satisfying happily ever afters.

Hosted by bestselling contemporary romance authors Skye McDonald and Sarah Smith, Quick & Dirty Romance explores romance novels, writing, and the real-life desires behind the stories we obsess over.

Each episode blends smart analysis, honest conversation, and unapologetic love for the romance genre. We talk inspiration, publishing realities, character growth, self-love, and why love stories matter in real life.

Perfect for romance readers, authors, and anyone who believes a good love story can change everything.

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Quick & Dirty or Slow and Teasing? The Slow Burn in Romance

Quick & Dirty or Slow and Teasing? The Slow Burn in Romance

(New logo!) Sarah & Skye discuss the SLOW BURN in romance. What even defines the slow burn? How slow is too slow? The Quick & Dirty ladies then go deeper on steamy scenes in their novels. (This episo...

10 Huhti 202429min

Naming Romance Characters

Naming Romance Characters

Skye & Sarah chat about choosing names for characters in our romance books. Why does Skye swoon for Quentin & Luke Paris? What name will Sarah never, ever name her hero? Listen now and find out! THA...

14 Maalis 202435min

A Necessary Climax? 3rd Act Breakups in Romance Novels

A Necessary Climax? 3rd Act Breakups in Romance Novels

Sarah & Skye have a lot to say about the pros and cons of romance's 3rd act breakup. Readers have been trending away from this trope, but if done right, it's still a great climax for the story. But do...

17 Tammi 202429min

A Quick & Dirty Holiday Message

A Quick & Dirty Holiday Message

Sarah & Skye drop in for a quick holiday message! We'll be back in 2024 with lots of new content. For now, relax, enjoy, and know we appreciate you! *Don't miss the title reveals of both Skye and Sara...

20 Joulu 202311min

In Our Hockey Romance Era

In Our Hockey Romance Era

Sarah and Skye are in their hockey eras! Find out why ice is so damn hot! In this episode, the Quick & Dirty Romance ladies discuss why hockey romance is so popular. They share their fandoms--or not--...

21 Marras 202328min

Hard Limits: Tropes Edition

Hard Limits: Tropes Edition

We're not here to yuck your yum! But today Sarah & Skye discuss their hard limits on tropes they'll write. With a lot of love to all the niches of romance, there are some out there that just aren't fo...

24 Loka 202327min

The Impact of ARC Readers

The Impact of ARC Readers

Sarah and Skye discuss advance review readers and their importance to a book's release. Authors and their readers have a strong relationship. Each party has an important role. Listen now and discover ...

15 Elo 202332min

3-Star Book Reviews

3-Star Book Reviews

Sarah and Skye talk about a VERY controversial topic that will have the book community–both readers and authors–a little hot: 3-star reviews! Are they good or bad? How should authors feel about receiv...

30 Kesä 202329min