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 attention! Check out her books by clicking here.  Also, we can't share this episode without mentioning that today is SIPS & STROKES' cover reveal...

Sarah & Skye chat about fun Valentine's Day topics and drop a 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 prizes! Name Drops: Simmer Down, Dawes, Tyler Brown Williams, This Previous Episode, and The Beatles!

"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. This episode is a continuation of the article they wrote for Frolic Network. Read more here: http://bit.ly/frolictips 

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 from this episode:Buy SIMMER DOWN hereSupport Girls on the Run International in empowering young women's self-esteem via Skye's fundraiser...

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 do any of it without you all!Check us on Instagram for photos of our epic weekend & DM us with suggestions for new shows you'd like to hear.

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 With a Kiss; A Good Night's Sleep; Faker; Not Suitable for Work; Beautiful Player; The Hating Game(Movies) Leap Year; Pride &...

Should social distancing be reflected in new romance novels? Sarah & Skye discuss love in 2020!

Skye and Sarah chat all about Sarah's new novella, If You Never Come Back. It's available now! Buy it here: amzn.to/3cFSNz2

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. 

Skye and Sarah chat with two lovely listeners Brittni and Andrea about writing books and reading books. 

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/33NxnLv

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.com

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 down 

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

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. 

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 available now!

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 women

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.