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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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Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
There’s the romantic idea of writing a book. And then there’s what actually happens.
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on our real writing process from first spark of an idea to finished novel. We’re talking plotting versus pantsing, messy first drafts, mid-book meltdowns, and how we build emotional arcs that actually hit.
We also get into what it looks like to write solo versus as a duo, how we handle revisions, and the things people get completely wrong about writing romance.
If you’ve ever wondered how books really get written or you’re trying to figure out your own process, this is the episode that starts it all.
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