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Tales from the Orc Den

Monster Romance Reviews

32 episodes

5 months ago

Show NotesIn this episode, we’re diving into the tropes that make our monster-loving hearts soar—and the ones that make us want to throw our books across the room. Whether it’s a grumpy/sunshine dynamic, forced proximity, or a trope that just never works for us, we’re getting to the meat about what makes a trope hit just right. Podcast Scavenger Hunt Can you find when we mention these topics? [ ] Size Difference[ ] Forces Proximity[ ] Grumpy/Sunshine[ ] Fake Marriage[ ] Retold Folklore[ ] Cin...

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Show NotesIn this episode, we’re diving into the tropes that make our monster-loving hearts soar—and the ones that make us want to throw our books across the room. Whether it’s a grumpy/sunshine dynamic, forced proximity, or a trope that just never works for us, we’re getting to the meat about what makes a trope hit just right. Podcast Scavenger Hunt Can you find when we mention these topics? [ ] Size Difference[ ] Forces Proximity[ ] Grumpy/Sunshine[ ] Fake Marriage[ ] Retold Folklore[ ] Cin...

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Tales from the Orc Den

Terrific and Terrible Tropes

Show NotesIn this episode, we’re diving into the tropes that make our monster-loving hearts soar—and the ones that make us want to throw our books across the room. Whether it’s a grumpy/sunshine dynamic, forced proximity, or a trope that just never works for us, we’re getting to the meat about what makes a trope hit just right. Podcast Scavenger Hunt Can you find when we mention these topics? [ ] Size Difference[ ] Forces Proximity[ ] Grumpy/Sunshine[ ] Fake Marriage[ ] Retold Folklore[ ] Cin...

5 months ago

51 minutes

Tales from the Orc Den

Smut or Not? Separating Steam from Mist

What really makes a book “smutty”? Is it about explicitness, frequency, or something else entirely? And how does that definition shift when we talk about monster romance? In this episode, we’re tackling the age-old question: What defines smut? We’ll explore everything from spice levels to the line between romance and erotica, plus what non-explicit factors make a book sexy. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to keep up with new episodes and let other people know about us! Check out Stacy'...

7 months ago

1 hour 23 minutes

Tales from the Orc Den

AI and The Indie Romance Book World

If you can't be bothered to actually write it, why should I be bothered to pay for it and read it? EJ, Stacy, and Amy have more bookish thoughts on their noggins, and this is a HEFTY ONE. No, we’re not turning into a tech podcast, but there is no denying AI is here, and it is a part of our world. We’re talking about a lot of different topics that are developing and diving into the technological, economic, ethical, and legal sides of AI and how it pertains to the indie romance world. Many curr...

1 year ago

1 hour 37 minutes

Tales from the Orc Den

Get Started Reading Monster Romance

Many of our discussions are aimed at those already in the Monster Romance genre. This one’s got the baby monster f*ckers in mind. Stacy, EJ, and Amy talk about pitfalls we’ve noticed others run into (not naming names!). And we have wisdom for finding your ideal monster romance gateway. And, yes, we do have some recommendations sprinkled throughout! Authors, Books, and Series We Mention: Dusk Walker series (https://www.goodreads.com/series/345992-duskwalker-brides)Vera Valentine’s books, Squea...

1 year ago

56 minutes

Tales from the Orc Den

When Authors Leave

Amy, EJ, and Stacy are back for 2024! And we’ve got more bookish topics on our brains. A hard truth about the book world is that nothing good lasts forever. That also goes for our favorite series and authors. So, let’s unpack that and dig into some of our favorite authors who have left or pivoted. Authors and Series we mentioned: Erin Raegan’s Pythen series : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42052148-pythenCelia Kyle’s Warlords of Atera : https://www.goodreads.com/series/267591-warlords-of...

1 year ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Tales from the Orc Den

Winter Read Recs

It is dark! The holidays are upon us! We have books to recommend getting through now and into the first blossoms of spring. Stuff we mention in the order we mention it is on our website here. Music is called "Undead Bride" by Pagefire https://soundcloud.com/nerdymetalhead202/undead-bride

1 year ago

1 hour 14 minutes

Tales from the Orc Den

Honor Thy Bookish Limits

Not every book is for everyone. The trick to being a happy reader is knowing and accepting your limits. In this episode Amy, EJ , and Stacy talk about navigating content warnings and personal limits as readers and content consumers in general. Part of this was instigated by two well-written articles from Bookriot.com and Tor.com, which are linked below. It is a generally common issue though for a lot of the Internet community to not look after their needs and behave responsibly. That’s not ok...

1 year ago

55 minutes

Tales from the Orc Den

The Great Book Panic

We talk about explicit sh*t on this podcast. We got the cute little explicit mark on every episode and everything! You could say we’re pretty knowledgeable about racy stuff in books. So that means we all three can appreciate the difference between spicy erotic orc dick written by and for mature adults and educational nonfiction material created with young people in mind. Not everyone can though. This Book Panic has come across our radar enough and affects us just enough that we’re devoting a ...

1 year ago

1 hour 11 minutes

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Mate for the Alien P*rn Star by Alexis B. Osborne and The Claimed among the Stars Anthology

Stacy has the main mic for this episode to tell Amy and Liz about Mate for the Alien P*rn Star by Alexis B. Osborne. This is, by far, one of the most unique books we've gotten to talk about and has been referenced in many podcast episodes in the past. Osborne is also a world weaver so Mate for the Alien P*rn Star is but a gateway to a huge, rich world for readers. Books Mentioned: Claimed among the Stars Anthology: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/59017667 Outer Limits Quadrant...

1 year ago

48 minutes

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Blooded Labyrinth by SJ Sanders and The Monsters in Love Anthology

It's time for Stacy and Liz to hear Amy talk about The Blooded Labyrinth by S.J. Sanders. If we had a podcast bingo card, then referencing Sanders would get a guaranteed box. This book first appeared in the first volume of the Monsters in Love Anthologies. It is also part of a universe of stories Sanders has been publishing. So yes, we’re going down a rabbit hole. And we’re taking you with us! Books Mentioned: The Blooded Labyrinth by S.J. Sanders: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...

2 years ago

43 minutes

Tales from the Orc Den

Dalwick Demon by Ashley Bennett and The Monsters in Love Anthology

Let’s get into our first “book report” to talk about The Dalwick Demon by Ashley Bennett and the book it first appeared in, the second volume of the Monsters in Love Anthology. EJ explains why The Dalwick Demon stood out for her. Amy and Stacy then join her in discussing the significance of The Dalwick Demon and the Monsters in Love anthologies to the Monster Romance genre. We also have a small art critic corner because it is easy to go from talking about your favorite indie authors to your...

2 years ago

49 minutes

Tales from the Orc Den

Let's Talk Monster Romance Anthologies

Amy, Stacy, and EJ are here to guide you monster lovers to one of the cheapest, easiest, and most fun ways to expand your list of favorite authors. If you haven't gotten into Anthologies, you must hear us talk about them. This episode ends on a cliffhanger! This is just episode 1 of 4 because we will talk about our favorite former anthology stories that have become standalone books. That's right. What starts as a story sketch in one anthology can become your next shelf trophy. Music ...

2 years ago

27 minutes

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Bonus Beauty and the Orcs Episode!

About halfway through our super long previous, Amy, Liz, and Stacy found themselves on a long and gratuitous rant about orc culture. Here it is! We talk about our hypothetical fashion and jobs on the mountain. We had a fun and silly time while going a bit off topic from Beauty so here is a bit of bonus content from what was originally a WHOLE AFTERNOON just talking about Finley Fenn's world. Be sure, too, to check out more awesome stuff by our dear Finley! Visit her website here: https...

2 years ago

29 minutes

Tales from the Orc Den

The Beauty and the Orcs

She was ruined by an orc. Now his enraged ex wants to finish the job… EJ, Amy, and Stacy have their BIGGEST episode yet. Literally. This is a beast of an episode for this beast of a book. This is truly an Orc Sworn fan's discussion. We go deep into Grisk culture, trauma healing, what this story means for the future of Orc Sworn, and, of course, good orc seed. Be sure, too, to check out more awesome stuff by our dear Finley! Visit her website here: https://finleyfenn.com Music is called ...

2 years ago

1 hour 27 minutes

Tales from the Orc Den

Bound by Tiffany Roberts

Amy, EJ, and Stacy wrap up The Spider's Mate trilogy with a big hairy episode. We... go on an adventure through the jungle, ask ourselves if spiders really would taste like crabs, and speculate on where the duo known as Tiffany Roberts might go from here. We have memes so you should invest the whole hour we goof off to at least get what the heck we're talking about. Memes and Sam Griffin's BRILLIANT Vrix concept art are at this link here>>> https://talesfromtheorcden.com/2023/...

2 years ago

58 minutes

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Enthralled by Tiffany Roberts

Stacy, EJ, and Amy are back and talking about the second book of the Spider’s Mate Trilogy, Enthralled by Tiffany Roberts. The humans are awake from stasis. Queen Zurvashi is really angry. We talk about the Italian Renaissance, how one designs alien dicks, and much more in this eclectic episode. Reference Notes from the Show: Artemisia Gentileschi (https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/artemisia-gentileschi) Mate for the Alien Porn Start by Alexis B. Osbourne (https://www.goodr...

2 years ago

44 minutes

Tales from the Orc Den

Ensnared by Tiffany Roberts

EJ, Amy, and Stacy dive HARD in this episode into the first book of the The Spider’s Mate Trilogy, Ensnared by Tiffany Roberts. We talk about consent. We talk about the social-political landscape of a war torn matriarchal society that's ruled by one f*cked up b*tch. We also make dirty jokes because this is The Orc Den after all. Tiffany Roberts’s official website: https://www.authortiffanyroberts.com/ Music is called "Undead Bride" by Pagefire https://soundcloud.com/nerdymetalhead202...

2 years ago

36 minutes

Tales from the Orc Den

Introducing The Spider’s Mate Trilogy

EJ, Stacy, and Amy are back and they have such a discussion to weave for you. (that’s a spider reference, FYI.) In this “season” of Tales from the Orc Den we dive into what has become a Monster Romance classic, The Spider’s Mate Trilogy by Tiffany Roberts. In this episode, we spend most of our time laying out who Tiffany Roberts are and their roles helping make the monster romance genre what it is today. Tiffany Roberts’s official website: https://www.authortiffanyroberts.com/ Stuff w...

2 years ago

17 minutes

Tales from the Orc Den

Orc Sworn Bonus Episode

Pure, uncut book recs. That’s what we got for you monster lovers and not all of them are monster romance!?! You’re listening to three hardcore book lovers though so this bonus episode was inevitable. Amy, EJ, and Stacy are here to wreck your TBR for the better 💜😈 Authors to check out Loki Renard (https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/4262126.Loki_Renard)Ashley Bennett ( https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/21762456.Ashley_Bennett)ML Marion (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21638577.M_L_...

2 years ago

28 minutes

Tales from the Orc Den

Orc Sworn For-nale! Part 2

Amy, EJ, and Stacy come to you with MORE Orc Sworn discussion content this week. This time we’re talking about just dumb fun stuff. What would John do “in real life”? What would Simon put on his go-to music playlist? We talk about that and mention a heaping new pile of books to your TBR and writers to check out on Tumblr. Wait. Did we say Tumblr? Yes, monster lovers. You need to visit Tumblr. Recommended Tumblr Accounts C. M. Nascota (https://monster-bait.tumblr.com/)Momo (https://momol...

2 years ago

52 minutes