Season 5, Episode 610: Love, sex, and sexuality are the most essential topics to explore in storytelling!
Meet Olive Spencer:
I’m Olive Spencer, and I write smut. Not just any smut; the kind of smut you have to read one-handed, with a glass of water beside the bed. The kind that leaves you sweating, panting, and begging for more. When you pick up one of my books, you can expect spice, spice, and more spice! When I’m not writing, I’m watching hockey and talking smack online, listening to country music, or taking photos with any camera I can find. I am not a Gemini vegetarian, but I am a fan of all things Reese Witherspoon, and I can quote Sweet Home Alabama by heart.
Author Website: http://www.olivespencer.com
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**From Pen Names to Steamy Stories: A Journey into Erotic Romance Writing**
Step into the sultry world of erotic romance as author Olive Spencer shares her fascinating journey from writing under her real name to embracing a pen name for exploring spicier themes. Discover how she navigates the delicate balance between plot and intimacy, crafting stories that keep the "door open" in romance while maintaining engaging narratives.
Learn about her unique writing process, from wearing red lipstick and lighting candles to creating specialized playlists that set the mood. Olive reveals her current projects, including a 35,000-word novel with three prequels and a steamy retelling of "Sweet Home Alabama" set in Colorado.
The episode also dives into the business side of erotic romance, covering everything from ghostwriting experiences to audiobook production challenges. Get insights into building an author platform, managing reader expectations, and the importance of exploring themes of love, sex, and sexuality in storytelling.
Ready to heat up your writing journey? Listen to this episode for an unfiltered look into the world of erotic romance writing!
Key Takeaways:
• The authors embrace their identity as "professional smut writers" and the joy of exploring taboo themes in their storytelling.
• They discuss the importance of balancing plot and intimacy in their erotic romance novels.
• The authors share their writing processes, from "pantsing" to "plotting," and the continuous learning and growth required in their craft.
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