Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Writing Romance with bestselling author Chloe Gong. During the episode, Chloe unravels the enticing yarn of romance, including the appeal of romance in stories, the exploding popularity of the 'romantasy' genre, good (and bad) romantic chemistry, healthy vs. toxic relationships, expectations and tropes, Chloe’s favorite romance books and authors, romance as main plot vs. subplot, spice in romance and more.
NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Chloe. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out part one: • Chloe Gong talks Foul ...
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0:00 - Intro & Sponsor
5:58 - The appeal of romance in stories
10:35 - The popularity of romantasy
15:01 - Good (and bad) romantic chemistry
21:12 - Healthy vs. toxic relationships
28:25 - Romeo & Juliet, expectations and tropes
36:37 - Chloe’s favorite romance books and authors
40:00 - Romance as main plot vs. subplot
43:11 - Spice in romance and YA
49:00 - Romantic rapidfire questions
55:26 - Final advice & Outro
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Chloe Gong is the bestselling author of These Violent Delights, Our Violent Ends, Immortal Longings, Foul Lady Fortune and more. Her latest novel is Foul Heart Huntsman, book two in the Foul Lady Fortune Duet. (available to purchase below):
www.simonandschuster.com/book...
For more on Chloe and her work, check her out on:
Twitter: / thechloegong
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ABOUT OUR HOSTS:
Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator. His debut novel, Mushroom Blues, is releasing on March 19, 2024.
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Twitter: / adrianmgibson
Instagram: / adrianmgibson
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M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves and its sequel Thick as Thieves, both of which you can buy here:
www.simonandschuster.com/book...
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