33 Best Romance Writing Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Award-winning fantasy & paranormal romance author Leslye Penelope shares perspectives on the writing life, creativity, inspiration, and this week's best thing. more

Fight fascism and fall in love with Rebel Ever After, a new romance podcast. Join sex & culture critic and BUT HOW ARE YOU, REALLY author Ella Dawson as she interviews her favorite authors about writing swoony, sexy and progressive romance novels. more

Story enthusiast and romance writer Sarah Gamez explores the creative craft and pragmatic aspects of writing with niche topic discussions, inspirational pieces and industry insights. Join in on conversations with authors and experts on creating engaging stories, marketing your books, and navigating the (self) publishing world. Whether you write romance or not, there's plenty of tips to be found on storytelling, genres, and medias. Sometimes, with a twist of romance. more

Hot and Bothered is all about the power of romance culture. We analyze romance novels and movies to better imagine our own happy endings. Episodes release weekly on Tuesdays. CURRENT SEASON: Jane Austen's Persuasion For Season 6, Hot and Bothered is returning to its roots with a classic romance: Jane Austen's Persuasion . Many readers consider Persuasion Austen's most romantic novel. As a podcast obsessed with romance (and Austen), it was only a matter of time before we answered its siren call. Joining Vanessa Zoltan this season is her longtime mentor, Harvard Divinity School Professor Dr. Stephanie Paulsell. Together, they'll read Persuasion one chapter at a time, asking what Austen's timeless novel can teach us about grief, beauty, aging, and—of course—love. SEASON 5: Hot and Bothered (Movie Edition) For our fifth season of the show, we turned our attention to romantic films. The season began with ten episodes on How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days , an iconic film of the early 2000s rom-com oeuvre. Following those episodes, Vanessa was joined by beloved academic and podcaster Hannah McGregor to dig into the canon of romantic films, from Titanic to Twilight to When Harry Met Sally, ( just to name a few). We asked every movie 'what does this believe about love?' And 'do we agree?' SEASON 4: Live from Pemberley In Live from Pemberley, we continue our deep-dive into the classic texts of romance literature. This season we take a close look at the most famous Romance novel of all time: Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice . Every episode, Vanessa Zoltan and Lauren Sandler read through the book, talk with experts, and ask themselves the question 'is this still a story for our time?' SEASON 3: On Eyre Vanessa Zoltan and journalist Lauren Sandler embark on the English class you always deserved, diving deep into Jane Eyre through the themes of power and desire. Discussions range from ideas of class and colonialism to sex and gender as Lauren and Vanessa explore the roles of oppression and inequality, empowerment and rebellion in the text. SEASON 2: Twilight in Quarantine You may remember BFFs Vanessa & Julia from their all-star advice giving in Hot and Bothered Season 1. In this COVID-19 quarantine they got on the phone three times a week to read and talk about Twilight . On Twilight in Quarantine, they worked their way through the Twilight saga one chapter at a time, giving brilliant well-informed advice to Stephenie Meyer's characters along the way. Advice like: 'maybe you shouldn't kidnap people.' SEASON 1: Writing Romance Season one of Hot and Bothered followed ten first-time romance writers as they tried to write their own romance novels. Each episode explored a particular romance trope and why we love it so much. Along the way, Julia Quinn, writer of the Bridgerton series, gave weekly assignments so listeners could follow along in the process. Season one was made in collaboration with Spoke Media. Hot & Bothered is produced by Not Sorry Productions, a feminist organization that produces podcasts, educational content, live shows, and immersive experiences with the explicit goal of addressing the spiritual needs of its participants. Through community, rigor, and ritual, we treat traditionally secular things as if they were sacred. To learn more about what we do, visit https://notsorryworks.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Each week on Smart Podcast, Trashy Books, Sarah Wendell interviews authors, readers, reviewers, bloggers, publishing professionals, editors, and librarians about romance novels, which are among the most popular genres in fiction worldwide. Popular guests include: Ilona Andrews, Robin Bradford, NPR's Barrie Hardymon, Chuck Tingle, Sarah J. Maas, and Rachel Aaron. Amanda Diehl, co-pilot of the SS Smart Bitches, makes regular appearances with maximum silliness, especially during our Romantic Times Rewind episodes, where we take a look at old issues of Romantic Times Magazine (1981-2018). Frequent topics include romance novels, the way the genre is changing, and the brilliant and interesting people who read, write, and produce it, and issues common among romance readers. Plus, we always recommend some books we're reading and really enjoying. Learn more at SB-TB.com/Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Buzzing about Romance is a Romance Readers Podcast. The Hosts of Buzzing about Romance love to talk about all things in the Romance Book Genre. They chat about their favorite books, tropes, authors and book boyfriends. The hosts also bring you an inside look to Publishing of Romance via Author and Industry Insiders interviews. They want the world to know just how amazing the HEA is. more

Your weekly romp through the baffling and ever changing business of being both an artist and entrepreneur in the world's most popular genre. With your hosts Eliza Peake and Adrienne Bell.The Misfit's Guide to Writing Indie Romance is a part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at frolic.media/podcasts! more

Jess Perkins loves Rom-Coms. So she's going to write her own! On this new podcast, she will chat with comedians, writers, movie lovers and actors to get their insights into what makes a rom-com good. And by the end of the season, Jess will have written her very own rom-com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

A romance podcast for readers and writers who love tropes, steam, and emotionally satisfying happily ever afters. Hosted by bestselling contemporary romance authors Skye McDonald and Sarah Smith , Quick & Dirty Romance explores romance novels, writing, and the real-life desires behind the stories we obsess over. Each episode blends smart analysis, honest conversation, and unapologetic love for the romance genre. We talk inspiration, publishing realities, character growth, self-love, and why love stories matter in real life. Perfect for romance readers, authors, and anyone who believes a good love story can change everything. more

Talk Spicy to Me is a podcast where bestselling romance authors Kandi Steiner and Giana Darling go rogue and talk all things romance — the good, the bad, the unbearably hot, and everything in between. From behind-the-scenes writing stories and industry myths to swooning over messy book boyfriends and the spiciest reads, nothing is off limits. Grab your favorite drink, curl up in your reading nook, and get ready — it's about to get spicy. more

A (sometimes spicy) podcast for romance lovers and listeners. Women have been reading and writing about romance for centuries. But what was once considered a scandalous and secretive pastime, the romance novel has now burst proudly onto the open market. In fact, romance novels account for nearly a quarter of all adult print fiction sold in the United States. And with more and more women listening to romance books, it also matters how these books sound. Hosted by Allie Martina, a professional romance novel narrator, Zipless explores how the language of romance is shaped by writers and narrators, and asks what is it about forbidden love, age gaps, love triangles, friends to lovers, and steamy sex scenes that women find so timelessly appealing. Do romance novels offer windows into the lives women want, or mirror the lives they already have? Can narration, depth of a male voice, or cadence in artistic performance affect a romantic scene? When it comes to the language of love, can the romance novel finally take words long considered shameful and flip them into words of empowerment? In interviews with bestselling romance authors including Evie Dunmore, Sara Cate, Sierra Simone, Stephanie Archer, Xio Axelrod, and more, Zipless explores how romance novels change and reflect women's lives on and off the page. And in one-of-a-kind cameos appearances, professional actor and romance novel narrator Gideon Frost joins Allie in exploring how performance, delivery, and the language of romance can impact the hearts and minds of an audience. For more information about the show, guests, and forums to share your thoughts, go to ziplesspodcast.com Zipless is produced by Allie Martina and Jill Ruby. Listener discretion advised. more

Join Matt and Andrea as they take on a new adventure—writing their first romance novel together! Our Next Chapter dives into love, life, and the challenges of authorship, with real talk, laughs, and plenty of heart. Whether you're a book lover, a writer, or just here for the journey, come be part of the story! more

Two writer friends, Marty Vee and Kate Prior, catch up every couple of weeks, checking in on our personal lives, our writing goals, and where we are in our current novels. Marty and Kate can tangent with the best of them, often braiding several ideas together at once, so if you're lost listening, don't worry, we are too. It's a sneak-peak into the scattered processes and methods that go into storytelling and running a small business, two authors' foray into the world of self-publishing: covering book covers, marketing, newsletters, and just writing the damn book. Oversharing? Never heard of her. more

How hard could it be to write a romance novel? We're going to find out. Follow along weekly as we attempt to write the books we want to read and chat about what's inspiring us. more

A few learned ladies talking about the romance genre, our favorite books, writing craft, and making room for a creative life in real time. more

First Dates & Soulmates is a romance podcast where craft meets culture, hosted by romance author Meg Casebolt and pop culture devotee Nikki McKnight. Expect trope frameworks, feminist film critiques, author interviews, and sometimes ridiculous readalongs. more

A bookstore owner (Claire of Wild Sisters Books in Sacramento, CA) and an author ( Sierra Godfrey ) talk about reading, writing, and publishing--with a focus on romance and thrillers. You know, the books that get your heart racing. Episodes feature guest authors and a deep dive on tropes and what's new in books. Visit us at https://heartracerspodcast.com/ or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/heartracerspodcast/ more

Welcome to Romantic Underpinnings! This podcast brings writing, comedy and historical romance together. Each week, Andrew and Ashton read a new chapter in a collaborative novel that we are co-writing through a gender swapped lens. more

Story Sorcery® with Sue Brown-Moore is where romance writers learn how to stop second-guessing your storytelling instincts.You know that feeling when you've rewritten the same scene five times and it STILL feels wrong?😤 You're not broken.😰 Your instincts aren't wrong.😭 And you're definitely not the only one stuck in revision hell.I've spent over a decade helping romance writers figure out the actual problem, not just slap a bandaid on it. Because there's a difference between 'your pacing is off' and understanding WHY a scene isn't working. If you can't identify the root of the problem, you can't fix it. No matter how many times you rewrite.That's why every episode is a deep-dive exploration of ONE romantic fiction storytelling concept so you can understand what's actually happening in your own draft. No formulas. No generic 'rules' (that don't even apply to your style). Just honest, editor-in-your-pocket insight from someone who reads romance for breakfast and helps romance authors live their Happily Ever After careers.Ready to finally trust what your storytelling instincts are telling you? Subscribe now, and let's get you out of revision hell. Want more support? Head to https://suebrownmoore.com (suebrownmoore.com) for workshops, free resources, and other ways we can work together. more

Get the behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing novellas in these diary-style personal stories of life as an indie author! Sagan Morrow writes 'why choose' romance novels (the Polyamorous Passions series and Small Town Stilettos duology) — in the Author Diary Entries podcast, you'll learn more about the books Sagan writes, her insights and stories of being an author and a multipassionate creative, and a peek behind the curtain of the writer's life. NOTE: Sagan does not use generative AI in any way, shape, or form. Your host (Sagan Morrow) is a Kamloops-based writer with 15+ years of experience as a small business owner. She is also a hobbyist burlesque dancer and performs on stage as Babe Maverick. Sagan started out as a blogger and freelance writer (and editor) around 2008. In 2016, she began teaching other solopreneurs how to improve productivity and time management, using anti-hustle methods. Nowadays — when she's not writing novellas — she works as an internationally board-certified Life Coach who specializes in personal fulfillment for self-aware individuals. Sagan writes the Polyamorous Passions chick lit/romantic comedy series, and has published several business books in addition to her work as a romance novelist. She published her first work of fiction in 2018. The first 12 episodes of this podcast were originally published on a 'secret' platform only for email subscribers, but you can tune in to all of those original episodes right here. This podcast was rebranded from 'Indie Author Weekly' to 'Author Diary Entries' in April 2025. Learn more about Sagan's published works and upcoming novels at SaganMorrow.com/books. Connect with Sagan on Instagram & Threads: @Saganlives more

The podcast where two besties talk obsessively about all things bookish. The author is Rebecca Elder. She is known for writing emotionally immersive romance books that will make you ugly cry, laugh out loud, and kick your feet until your socks fall off. The reader is Lily. She's been devouring books since 1991 and thinks her book addiction might possibly be a mental illness. Together, we hope to give you the best of both worlds when it comes to reading. We'll take you under the covers of how books are born, from the writing process to the struggles of being an indie author. We'll also go embarrassingly in-depth on a variety of truly chaotic topics, like gasp-worthy theories from your favorite books, things that give us the ick, or which fictional characters we would die to bring to life. One author. ✍️ Two readers. 📚 No outline. 😅Where the only plot twist is how off topic we can get✌️ more

Authors Off Script is what happens when two authors step away from their keyboards, uncurl from shrimp mode, and start yapping. Hosted by Letizia Firmani and Elena Locatelli—two Italian authors abroad writing in different romance subgenres—this podcast dives into the real, unfiltered chaos of self-publishing, writing life, and everything in between. Expect 50% writing, 50% chaos, and 100% off script. more

Romance writer and Jungian witch Aven Winslow is in the final stretch of writing their second romantasy novel. Will I Ever Finish This Fucking Book? is a candid behind-the-scenes podcast about craft breakthroughs, perfectionism spirals, creative resistance, and the eerie ways fiction starts bleeding into real life. more

In the long-form episodes, Sarah talks with your favorite romantic suspense authors. They will take you behind-the-scenes of the writing process, give excerpts from their writing, and share stories about their writing life. In Quick Takes, Sarah interviews authors about their recent or upcoming romantic suspense novels. Learn more about the characters, setting, and stories behind your favorite Christian romantic suspense books. more

Welcome to Love, Indie — the podcast where romance readers, writers, and indie book lovers come together. Hosted by Staci, owner of Romance-Landia bookstore, each episode dives into heartfelt conversations with indie authors, explorations of romance tropes, and the ever-growing world of independent publishing. www.romance-landia.com Romance - Landia Bookstore 204 Banjo Lane Unit C Centreville, MD 21617 more

In the Pages & Between the Sheets is a podcast about books that linger—the ones that make you feel things, question choices, and maybe side-eye a morally gray love interest just a little harder.Each episode dives into dark romance, romance fantasy, gothic fiction, and genre-bending stories, exploring not just what happens on the page, but why it works—or why it absolutely doesn't. From obsessive love and dangerous devotion to myth, monsters, and messy emotions, nothing is off the table.Along the way, the show also pulls back the curtain on the writing process behind my own books—the ideas, influences, false starts, character obsessions, and creative decisions that shape stories long before they ever reach readers.This isn't just a book club.It's a conversation about storytelling, desire, trauma, craft, and the thin line between what's romantic, what's unsettling, and why we keep turning the page anyway.If you love: • dark romance and fantasy • honest, thoughtful book discussions • behind-the-scenes looks at writing • and conversations that treat stories like more than just tropesYou're in the right place.Welcome to In the Pages & Between the Sheets. more

Filthy Fiction with Feelings is the craft-and-commentary podcast of author and editor Tasha L. Harrison where she breaks down her own romance writing process in real time. filthyficwithfeelingspod.substack.com more

Welcome to Swoonology, a bi-weekly podcast where your host Thomas talks to romance authors about how they craft the stories that make us fall in love again and again. They'll delve into the nitty-gritty details of how authors plot, draft, and persevere, all with the goal of delivering swoony happily ever afters. This podcast is for anyone who dreams of writing a romance novel and is ready to learn from the masters of the genre. more

Byrdie Talked is a podcast where romance writers talk about writing their latest release, hosted by Thea Brickman (@authortheabrickman), indie author of the upcoming novel, The Once Heir . Each week, Thea gabs with fellow authors about their process and the craft of writing through the lens of their latest release. Whether you're a reader, an aspiring writer, a fellow craft lover, or a romance aficionado, join us as we dive into love stories and the authors who write them best. more

Join me while I talk about everything book and publishing related. I will be talking about my tips and tricks from my years of self publishing. I'm a self published romance author and want to share my experience in hopes of helping others join the writing community. I'll also be talking about anything and everything bookish. Do you have a favorite book you want to talk about? Are you an author and want to share your tips? Let's talk books and writing. more

-Multi-genre romance writer, this will be my 'Director's Commentary' of how I am developing a new series in a new genre. I'll also be talking about writing and indie publishing. lcgiroux.substack.com more

Gay erotic fiction writers Freckleman64 and Zack from The Gay Erotic talk dirty about writing smut, queer sex and romance, and surviving/thriving on the Internet as horny gay writers. gayerotica.substack.com more

I write contemporary Christian romance books and will be sharing the drafts of my latest works in progress. My hope is to one day have them traditionally published. I will also share behind-the-scenes in-depth looks into my thoughts and writing process. authorkimberlygrace.substack.com more