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Quick & Dirty Romance: The inside scoop on romance books and writing, where we pull out & wrap up in 30 minutes or less. But we promise to leave you satisfied! Sarah Skye is the nom de plume of Sarah Smith & Skye McDonald, contemporary romance authors whose joint publication, Sips & Strokes, is out April 20,2021.
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Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
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 more about how to become an ARC reader, plus what is involved!
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Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
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 receiving 3-star reviews? Should readers tag authors in 3-star reviews?
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Sarah and Skye each have new releases for you!
Skye's THE NOT SO NICE GIRL is out May 30.
Sarah is teasing newsletter subscribers with the first 10 chapters of DESSERT, FLIRT, REPEAT every Monday leading up to her July release.
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Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Sarah Skye has a new release! The ladies of Quick & Dirty Romance chat about their co-writing process, the unlikely themes of the Unlikely Pairings Series, and dogs, of course!
Romance books always have the HEA. But they also tackle deep themes, such as alternative family systems, mental health, and more. Sarah and Skye get real about how they turned Princess Harmony into a deep character and confident woman.
Whiskers & Sunshine is available now wherever you shop for books. Grab it here in paperback or ebook: https://amzn.to/3kLKiMB
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
What exactly goes into the romance book cover design process? Sarah & Skye discuss everything--how long it takes, trad pub vs. indie, minority representation, and some recent social media drama.
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Sarah & Skye dive deep into their thoughts on Bridgerton Seasons 1&2. Which was your favorite season? Listen now to find out what the ladies of Quick & Dirty Romance have to say about it!
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
There is no success without failure. Sarah & Skye discuss the fails that brought them to where they are now. From redefining success to rolling with a "long spreadsheet of no", the Quick & Dirty Romance ladies have learned a lot from the times their dreams fell flat.
Advice to all listeners: customize your goals and embrace the setbacks!
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Sarah & Skye moonlight as movie critics in the latest episode of the Quick & Dirty Romance Podcast.
Join the ladies as they dissect the long-anticipated film version of Sally Thorne’s The Hating Game. Highlights, lowlights, and why “the movie was nothing like the book” isn’t a valid criticism.
Warning! Spoilers galore, sweeties. Watch and read before you listen!
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Sarah & Skye are back and ready to give you the inside scoop on their second co-authored novel!
SIPS & STROKES was such a hit that the ladies have written a sequel, and you'll never guess who it's about.
Get ready for your jaw to drop and your intuition to tingle as Sarah & Skye discuss who the main characters are, why they went out on this salacious limb, and how this bold project came about.
Spoiler alert! If you haven't already read book 1, check out SIPS & STROKES by Sarah Skye right here! Sips & Strokes on Amazon.