Much like Erik Patterson’s “Write a Romantasy”, this latest episode of TSTL has ALL THE INGREDIENTS required for a most SEX-cellent time! The writer and creator Your Daily Writing Prompt joins Becky to review “Prince and Assassin” by Tavia Lark. Purchase Prince and Assassin: Paperback Kindle Audiobook Check out Write a Romantasy: Paperback Ebook Audiobook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That scorching heat you feel? It may just be Andrea D’Alessio’s SPARKLING debut romance HOLD ME INSTEAD. Today, she and Becky get HOT AS HELL with TSTL as they talk about how her writing and healing journey coincided to create something special (and SIZZLING). CONTENT NOTICE: While this episode will make you feel like a snuggly warm cat relaxing in a sunbeam, there is a discussion of pelvic pain. If you find yourself wondering if this is something you may have, the organization Tight Lipped has a public guide to find information, providers and, other resources. For links check out the episode page at tstlpodcast.com. SHOW NOTES: Purchase Hold Me Instead: https://amzn.to/4msy8ST Andrea D'Alessio Author Site: https://andreadalessiobooks.com/ TSTL Substack: https://tstlpodcast.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you remember the 7th grade classmate who snuck a dirty book into school? Of course you do. And guess what?! She’s today’s guest!  Deanna Russo (a.k.a. Pe-TREE-ta) joins Becky to review the mind-and-time-bending romance, "Cosmic Love at the Multiverse Hair Salon" by Annie Mare. Purchase Today’s Book: Ebook Paperback Kindle Audiobook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready to get extra spicy and extra STUDIOUS? Romance editor, instructor and writer (a.k.a. Professor of Smut) Jeanne De Vita returns to TSTL to talk to Becky about what it’s like to teach romance to new and experienced writers. They talk story structure, keys to writing intimacy, and NOT ONCE does the teacher give Becky a detention for not raising her hand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marlene is happy to talk about bras and boobs so OBVIOUSLY she had a be guest on TSTL with a Little Extra Spice! In this bonus episode, Marlene talks about what it’s like working at Jenette’s Bras in Los Angeles, how everyone deserves something pretty, and much more! TSTL on Substack (https://tstlpodcast.substack.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conner Shin ("Harley Quinn", "And Just Like That") joins Becky to ask the questions we’re all thinking when it comes centaur romance and erotica. In this episode, they review "The Centaur’s Bride" by Tamsin Ley where they discuss sexy things like horse-herd politics, shifter bodily functions, and estate planning. SHOW NOTES: The Centaur's Bride by Tamsin Ley Paperback (https://bookshop.org/a/110809/9798895480045) Kindle (https://amzn.to/4n2XPKD) Subscribe to TSTL's Substack! (tstlpodcast.substack.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No tiger-monsters were harmed in the making of this episode (if you're not counting emotionally.) Do you like your monster balls to be a LITERAL MONSTER BALL? The hilarious Wayland McQueen joins the show to review the Regency (tiger) monster romance HOW THE MARQUIS FOUND HIS MEOW. They talk character backstories, monster stigma, and the importance of a good spook!   ****SHOW NOTES**** How the Marquis Found his Meow Paperback: (https://bookshop.org/a/110809/9798396666146). Ebook (https://amzn.to/3TgSMsm) Follow/Subscribe to TSTL on Substack (https://tstlpodcast.substack.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Becky’s cousin wrote her erotica for her birthday, so she had to join the pod to discuss her writing process, artistic journey, and all the stuff that made her feel weird! They also talk about their Bubbie because what cousins don’t bring up their GRANDMOTHER when talking about smut?! Show Notes: Boys Behind Backs: (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3XJB2BG) TSTL on Substack: (https://tstlpodcast.substack.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To quote Becky’s first crush Goliath from the famous Disney animated series -- “A gargoyle doesn’t whine; he ROARS!” But in today’s book, he also F*CKS! The hilarious Mark Rennie returns to the show to review GARGOYLE VIGILANTE by M.M. Wilde, which, if you can believe it, is a WILD mm paranormal romance. SHOW NOTES: Purchase Gargoyle Vigilante: ⁠Paperback⁠ (⁠https://bookshop.org/a/110809/9798326850379⁠) Kindle⁠ (⁠https://amzn.to/3Z5jebI⁠) Follow Mark on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/markrennie/?hl=en) Want to watch or listen ad-free and get extra content? Consider being a paid subscriber to TSTL’s Substack! (https://tstlpodcast.substack.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Storyteller/author Margot Leitman has a lot of free time now, so obviously she HAD to be a guest on TSTL! She joins Becky to ask the IMPORTANT QUESTIONS about the kissy-kiss romance “Her Stranded Billionaire Mix-Up” Bree Livingston, $4.99. SHOW NOTES: TSTL on Bookshop.org! (https://bookshop.org/shop/tstlpodcast BOOK: Her Stranded Billionaire Mix-up: A Mistaken Identity Romance by Bree Livingston Kindle: https://amzn.to/42AKMb8 Paperback: https://www.therippedbodice.com/aff/Beckles212/book/9781983284496 Follow Margot! MargotLeitman.com (https://www.margotleitman.com/) @margotleitman: https://www.instagram.com/margotleitman Want More TSTL? TSTL on Substack: https://tstlpodcast.substack.com/ Support TSTL! https://www.tstlpodcast.com/support-tstl TSTL is an affiliate of certain online shops and may receive a small commission if certain links are used to purchase books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lot of great things have popped up for Jessie Rosen since her last appearance on TSTL. She got amazing bangs. She’s working on her posture. Oh, and she WROTE A NEW BOOK! Today, Jessie joins Becky to discuss her second novel ALL THE SIGNS. And funny enough, YOUR horoscope today just happens to read, “All the signs point to this episode making your day!”   SHOW NOTES: Book: All The Signs   Paperback (https://bookshop.org/a/110809/9780593716076)  Ebook (https://bookshop.org/a/110809/9780593716083)    Audiobook (https://amzn.to/3RZVbY3) Follow Jessie  Website (https://jessierosen.com/) Instagram⁠ (⁠https://www.instagram.com/jessierosenwriter⁠) Substack: ⁠Bravery by Jessie Rosen⁠ (⁠https://braverybyjessierosen.substack.com/⁠) SUPPORT TSTL: Website⁠: (⁠https://www.tstlpodcast.com/support⁠) Bookshop.org Storefront⁠ (⁠https://bookshop.org/shop/tstlpodcast⁠) Substack⁠: (⁠https://tstlpodcast.substack.com/⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It’s all about the sex scenes, baby! Author Noël Stark joins Becky to discuss her entertainment-industry (and-NOT-typical-Hollywood) romance “Love, Camera, Action”. She and Becky also chat about working in entertainment, the writing process, and how directors-of-photography are never NOT the sexiest one on set. (Sorry, George Clooney.) LOVE CAMERA ACTION: Paperback - https://www.therippedbodice.com/aff/Beckles212/book/9798892420402 Ebook- https://bookshop.org/a/110809/9798892420419 Hardcover- https://bookshop.org/a/110809/9798892420402 FOLLOW NOËL STARK: https://www.noelstark.com/ tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@noelstarkauthor insta: https://www.instagram.com/noelstarkauthor/ Want More TSTL-Reviewed-and-Recommended Books? Check out TSTL’s Bookshop.org Storefront! https://bookshop.org/shop/tstlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices