Should authors vent about their jobs on social media?? Skye & Sarah are ruffling feathers! Hot takes on whether authors are doing themselves favors by bemoaning the publishing industry on social media. Warning-we don't hold back here! **We both have new releases right now! And we're giving away a hockey themed book box!** Hockey Book Box Rules & Su…

Join Skye & Sarah for a discussion of why choose romance. From rebranding (reverse harem) to polyamory, from Adirondack chairs to upside down pineapples, we get quick and dirty on this trope and its rise in popularity! Read Skye's books! Click here. Read Sarah's books! Click here.Door Quick & Dirty Romance

Skye and Sarah discuss the delicate dynamic between authors and ARC readers. -Do authors have a right to request positive reviews only? -Do readers have an obligation to communicate with an author if they're unable to meet expected deadlines? Listen and learn! And the leave a review!Door Quick & Dirty Romance

Romantic Suspense author Lori Matthews joins Sarah & Skye. Today, we discuss how we give our audience what they're thirsty for--while staying true to our own ethical boundaries. This convo goes deep, so get ready! Learn more about Lori on her website http://www.lorimatthewsbooks.com Sarah's new hockey romance: https://shorturl.at/R1nEB Skye's new h…

Queer and AuDHD author Allie Lasky joins Sarah & Skye to talk about expectations and ideals on relationships, in fiction and real life. Does romance set too high a bar for real life dynamics? How do we know when we're in our happy-ever-after phase? Let's dive into this fascinating topic! Learn more about Allie on her website and check out her new r…

Sarah & Skye welcome R.L. Merrill to the show to talk about music. R.L. ("Ro") writes contemporary, paranormal, and horror romance. Her newest book, UNDER HIS SHEETS, is a M/M light Romantic Suspense and part of the Accidentally Undercover series. In this episode, we dive deep into the impact music has on our writing. From soundtracks to inspo, all…

Sarah & Skye welcome special guests to the pod! Tonya Clark & Naomi Springthorp are contemporary romance authors. They team up to photograph romance covers and host the LOVE & DEVOTION reader con. Partnerships. How do we collaborate for success in this industry? What are best practices for working with your bestie? AND what are some of the wild and…

(New logo!) Sarah & Skye discuss the SLOW BURN in romance. What even defines the slow burn? How slow is too slow? The Quick & Dirty ladies then go deeper on steamy scenes in their novels. (This episode isn't for kids!) *Special Announcement!!* Get ready for new episodes featuring guest romance authors! We're very excited about these new special sho…

Skye & Sarah chat about choosing names for characters in our romance books. Why does Skye swoon for Quentin & Luke Paris? What name will Sarah never, ever name her hero? Listen now and find out! THANK YOU FOR LEAVING US A REVIEW, DEAR LISTENER!Door Quick & Dirty Romance

Sarah & Skye have a lot to say about the pros and cons of romance's 3rd act breakup. Readers have been trending away from this trope, but if done right, it's still a great climax for the story. But does it hold up IRL? The ladies discuss this and more. *Thank you for 10K downloads! We're giving away a prize as a thank you. Enter here to win, loyal …

Sarah & Skye drop in for a quick holiday message! We'll be back in 2024 with lots of new content. For now, relax, enjoy, and know we appreciate you! *Don't miss the title reveals of both Skye and Sarah's upcoming releases!* PREORDER BOTH: Click now and get SCORELESS at a 30% discount when you preorder! Don't miss the 3rd book in the Grant Siblings …

Sarah and Skye are in their hockey eras! Find out why ice is so damn hot! In this episode, the Quick & Dirty Romance ladies discuss why hockey romance is so popular. They share their fandoms--or not--in real life, too, and what inspired them to write their respective hockey love stories. Buy Snow, Ice, & Spice Preorder SCORELESS…

We're not here to yuck your yum! But today Sarah & Skye discuss their hard limits on tropes they'll write. With a lot of love to all the niches of romance, there are some out there that just aren't for us. So listen, laugh, and let us know where you high five-and where you hard disagree! Check out Skye's new release, JUST YOUR TYPE. Preorder Sarah'…

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! Want to know more about reading for us? Leave a comment! DM us on Instagram! Learn more…

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?Door Quick & Dirty Romance

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. Get Skye's book! CLICK HERE Get on Sarah's newsletter now! CLICK HEREDoor Quick & Dirty Romance

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 turn…

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.Door Quick & Dirty Romance

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!Door Quick & Dirty Romance

How do you like your epilogues? Sarah and Skye discuss preferences, what falls flat for them, and some hot takes they heard on social media lately! Check out the epilogues in Sarah Skye's Unlikely Pairings Series here, and follow on Instagram to vote in the epilogue poll.Door Quick & Dirty Romance

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!…

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 befo…

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 salacio…

Sarah & Skye chat about what makes a match, in fiction and also IRL. Why do 2 people or characters fall for each other? What is needed in a romance novel to make the chemistry realistic? Their conclusion? This topic has obvious answers, but the biggest part of chemistry is undefinable! Check out SIPS & STROKES by this duo, writing as Sarah Skye, ri…

Rom-com: Romantic Comedy. A term that used to apply exclusively to movies, "rom-com" is now the go-to catch phrase for most contemporary romance. But what level of laugh out loud is really needed to class a book as a comedy? Or are we shielding our love of romance with a safer term? Special thanks to Lauren H Mae for bringing this topic to our atte…

Happy V-Day! Join Sarah & Skye as they chat about some of their favorite prompts from the Instagram Candy Hearts Challenge they've hosted all month. Sarah & Skye give their hot takes on: Memorable Kisses, Dating Adventures, Swoony Messages and "I Love You", but it's the last 5 minutes you don't want to miss! Huge announcement at the end of the show…

Skye is hosting #antibellethanksgiving on Instagram all week (Nov 16-20, 2020)! Join the ladies of Quick & Dirty Romance as they discuss all the prompts for the hashtag game. They go deep on what makes their hearts happy, friendship, and food! Check out Skye's book, Not Suitable for Work, to accompany the week's themes. Play along daily to win fun …

"Yes?" "YES YES YES!" Sarah & Skye share excerpts from their books and thoughts on how hot it is when characters consent. In real life and in romance, hearing your partner say yes is far from an awkward moment! The ladies of Quick & Dirty Romance want to see a world where consent is normalized, and empowerment to voice your desires is a turn-on. Th…

There is no stopping these ladies! It's our THIRD book release party of 2020 as we celebrate Sarah Smith's impending release, SIMMER DOWN. This rivals-to-lovers food truck rom-com is the Maui vacation you need right now. Join Skye & Sarah as they talk about book boyfriends, food, grief and healing, and of course the happily ever after. Key Links fr…

Happy 1st birthday to NOT SUITABLE FOR WORK and FAKER! One year ago, Skye & Sarah met up in Nashville, Tennessee to celebrate both of their book releases and have a blast. Listen to the ladies discuss the past, present, and future of their romance novelist journeys. Thank you for your subscribes, your listens, and of course for reading! We couldn't…

Under smoky skies on the West Coast and personal heartache on the East Coast, Sarah & Skye take a moment to chat about their favorite things. From romance to Dolly Parton to flame emoji horror stories, the ladies go deep on what bring them comfort, joy, and inspiration during these trying times. *Notable Mentions in this Episode* (Books) It Starts …

Sarah & Skye are back and talking about social distancing and new romances. Do we want to read Zoom love stories? Are romance writers using the pandemic in their new books? What does the state of New York have to say about COVID & safe sex? Thanks for leaving a review! Be sure to check us out on Twitter & Instagram. Buy our books here & here! Thank…

Skye and Sarah chat all about Sarah's new novella, If You Never Come Back. It's available now! Buy it here: amzn.to/3cFSNz2Door Quick & Dirty Romance

Earbuds in, you guys! Skye and Sarah chat about how they write orgasms in romance, how they make it seem real, female vs. male orgasms, and more.Door Quick & Dirty Romance

Skye and Sarah chat with two lovely listeners Brittni and Andrea about writing books and reading books.Door Quick & Dirty Romance

Sarah and Skye discuss Skye’s newest release, NEMESIS, the 3rd book in the Anti-Belle romance series. NEMESIS releases April 28. Buy here: https://amzn.to/33NxnLvDoor Quick & Dirty Romance

Skye and Sarah answer questions from podcast listeners! And be sure to check out the websites mentioned in this episode: http://antibellelifestyle.com and sarahwritessmut.wordpress.comDoor Quick & Dirty Romance

What's the best way to handle negative comments? Or being tagged in a bad review? Skye and Sarah chat all about how they don't let the bastards drag them downDoor Quick & Dirty Romance

Skye and Sarah talk about the dreaded writer's block, their unconventional ways of overcoming it, and what tips they have for conquering it.Door Quick & Dirty Romance

Skye and Sarah chat about the big bad world of publishing! Hear how they broke into traditional publishing and indie/self-publishing, and what advice they have for aspiring authors.Door Quick & Dirty Romance

Editing is a blessing & curse to every author. In Episode 5 of The Quick & Dirty Romance Podcast, Sarah & Skye discuss how they approach this daunting task and give lots of love to their critique partners and beta readers. PLUS get inside trivia on how FAKER and OFF THE RECORD have changed since early drafts! FAKER and THE ANTI-BELLE SERIES availab…

Skye and Sarah chat about writing male characters in romance, why women are so good at writing men...and why men are so bad at writing womenDoor Quick & Dirty Romance

Headphones on guys! Sarah & Skye are talking about sex-specifically writing those spicy scenes, our fave one-handed reads, and how it all got started.Door Quick & Dirty Romance

Meetings are powerful in romance & reality. Skye & Sarah discuss writing fateful 1st meetings & share true stories of 1st encounters. Fun facts: Sarah & Skye had a great meet cute (as JUST FRIENDS!). Skye had a "meet disdain" w a bestie. Neither of their books has a meet cute, but both have a happily ever after! Their friends & peers have had amazi…

Welcome to episode 1! Sarah & Skye introduce you to their debut novels, FAKER & NOT SUITABLE FOR WORK, & then take a deep dive into inspiration for key elements of their books. From a fitness pro liking your fangirling on Instagram to colleagues making creepy comments about your drink preferences, we've got it all! Follow us on Istagram @quickndirt…