We're sunsetting PodQuest on 2025-07-28. Thank you for your support!
Export Podcast Subscriptions
cover of episode Spicy Romance Books: The Good, The Bad, and the Cringe

Spicy Romance Books: The Good, The Bad, and the Cringe

2024/7/19
logo of podcast MuggleCast: the Harry Potter podcast

MuggleCast: the Harry Potter podcast

Shownotes Transcript

Things are heating up on What The Hype as we dive into the world of smut in romance and romantasy! This week, Laura and Pam are joined by special guest and romance author, Jennifer Hennessy (‘Degrees of Engagement’), to discuss spicy scenes in romance and romantasy reads. There’s no denying that there’s been an uptick in interest in spicy reads thanks to BookTok, but what makes for a good steamy moment while reading? And more importantly, what gives us the ick and automatically takes us out of the moment? Plus, Jen offers up some insider insight into the world of publishing, the use of euphemisms, and why she thinks smut can be hit or miss for readers.Keep up with Jennifer Hennessy online via Twitter (X) and Instagram, and check out her books right here on her website!

https://x.com/jennifercarolyn)

https://www.instagram.com/jennifercarolyn/)

https://www.jennifer-hennessy.com)

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices)