Blush - Good Wine, Naughty Books, Naughtier Conversations

Join Kelly and Branden as they welcome special guest author Mika Rayne . The conversation explores Mika's writing journey, her recent works, and the themes of darkness and humor in literature. The conversation is filled with playful banter and insights into their personal and professional lives, showcasing their camaraderie and shared experiences. They explore the importance of representation in w...

Drinks and Double Penetration! In this episode of the Blush Podcast, hosts Kelly and Branden dive into 'Pucking Around' by Dr. Emily Rath , a Why Choose hockey romance that explores complex relationships, cultural insights, and the dynamics of polyamory. The conversation is filled with humor, personal anecdotes, and a deep appreciation for the characters and their development. The hosts discuss th...

Join Kelly for the next installment of Naughty Narratives! In this episode, Hel , an audiobook narrator, shares her journey from dark fantasy to romance and erotic audio. She discusses the importance of storytelling, the empowerment of female voices in literature, and the challenges of narration. The conversation also touches on the significance of sexuality in storytelling and the need for sex po...

Join hosts Kelly and Penny as they welcome author Monica James and her partner, affectionately referred to as 'the unicorn.' The conversation dives into Monica's writing journey, her exploration of dark romance, and the characters in her latest book 'Bad For You.' They discuss the challenges of writing sex scenes, the evolution of her writing style, and the humor found in her unique sex moves. The...

In this episode of Blush, hosts Kelly and Penny welcome author Kalista Neith and narrator Corvin King . They discuss the intricacies of writing and narrating the 'Invoking the Blood' series, touching on character development, inspirations, and the unique challenges of audio narration. They share personal anecdotes, advice for aspiring writers and narrators, and even engage in a fun game that showc...

In the second special Naughty Narratives episode, of the Blush Podcast, host Kelly engages in a lively conversation with narrators Branden Davis-Butler and E.M. Wylde . They discuss their favorite drinks, the journey to becoming audiobook narrators, the dynamics of co-narration, and the challenges of live narration. The episode is filled with humor, anecdotes, and insights into the world of audiob...

In this episode of the Blush Podcast, hosts Kelly and Penny dive into the steamy world of romance novels, exploring personal preferences in relationships, types, and the allure of dark romance. As usual, the ladies also indulge in a sensory experience of wine tasting, reflecting on the flavors and sensations. In this engaging conversation, S.E. Zell , an author and narrator, discusses her book 'Ra...

In this episode, Kelly welcomes guest host Branden Davis-Butler ! The conversation starts with the usual wine tasting segment - where they compare their selections to themes from literature, particularly focusing on witches and their symbolism. Kelly and Branden delve into the themes of empowerment and character development as they discuss the book 'The Coven' by Harper L. Woods. They explore the...

Join Kelly for the first installment of Naughty Narratives! She interviews audiobook narrator Natasha Verna, exploring her journey into voice acting, the fun of beverage banter, and the unique challenges of recording in a home environment. The conversation flows from light-hearted discussions about drinks to deeper insights into Natasha's creative process and experiences in the audiobook industry....

In this episode of the Blush Podcast, hosts Kelly and Penny welcome author Brynne Weaver and discuss various themes surrounding her new book, Scythe & Sparrow. They explore the intricacies of wine tasting, the excitement of running an indie bookstore, and the anticipation of new book releases. The conversation flows into a lively interview with Brynne, where they delve into the themes of dark...

In this lively conversation, Kelly and Penny delve into various topics, including their experiences with wine tasting, humorous anecdotes, and a detailed discussion of the book 'Quicksilver' by Callie Hart. They explore character dynamics, plot points, and their personal reactions to the story, while also teasing upcoming guests and themes for future episodes. This episode's show intro is brought...

Kelly and Penny forgo the wine for some herbal treats and have a great time chatting about this first installment in the apocalyptic fantasy series by Laura Thalassa. Have some laughs with the girls as they discuss the book, philosophize, and figure out how to create world peace! Today's show intro is brought to you by audiobook narrator Kat Renee - check out her work and give her a follow. Stay t...

Kelly and Penny kick off season two discussing the first book in the Zodiac Academy series! Join in on their irreverent discussion about this ultra popular dark romantic fantasy series by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti . The ladies also enjoy some decadent wines from their friend Warner at Vin 312 Winery in Chicago. Also new this season : Show Intros from our audiobook narrator friends! This...

Kelly and Penny finish off their Indie Author Summer with a flourish - discussing Break for Me - an action-packed dark romance thriller by Ember Nicole ! The pair also try out two more summer cocktail faves suggested by listeners and get amped up for Season Two. Listen in and enjoy!

Kelly and Penny have a deliciously devilish good time with author CM Hutton and voice actor Kayden Lukakis discussing the super dark and steamy Corrupt Shadows, a gothic paranormal dark romance about a caged demon and a witch who becomes his obsession. Tune in for a hilarious episode you won't forget!

Kelly and Penny have a Blush Pool Party with author Tylor Paige and Freaky Book Bees podcast host Christen to discuss Tylor's novella Like Father Like Slaughter - a steamy apocalyptic horror romance! This episode has everything you've come to expect from the girls and more - get a beach bev ready and enjoy!

Kelly and Penny are celebrating the Butcher & Blackbird movie news with a special re-release of their Butcher & Blackbird episode, including an interview with Brynne Weaver and Alexa Harlowe ! As an added summer bonus, the girls start the show with an interview with model/actress Barbie about her role in a short film with Sloane origin story vibes, and about getting into the mindset of wha...

Kelly and Penny take you on a whirlwind tour through E.L. Emkey 's The Devil's Hunt - a super cool dark romance along the lines of The Ritual and The Hunger Games. They also discuss some great wines from their pal Warner at Vin312 Winery in Chicago. This episode is a great one perfect for summer - tune in now!

Kelly and Penny have a great time with author Monica James discussing her fictionalized memoir Love Hard and many other topics - from making up new spicy time moves, to feet, to rusty trombones, and more. This interview is definitely not to be missed!

It's the Season One Finale, and Kelly and Penny couldn't have picked a better way to celebrate, chatting with fan favorites Crystal and Felicity about their spicy new paranormal romance Unleashing Chaos, which has just been released! And of course you know a Blush interview wouldn't be complete without hilarious discussions about inappropriate behavior, weird first crushes, and perhaps disrespect...

Kelly and Penny sit down with audiobook narrator Katie Thompson to chat all things audio - books, skinny dipping, naughty Tupperware, and more! Plus the girls try their hand at accents while wine tasting, and it is something to behold - get your headphones ready for this one! 💋🖤🍷🎧 Welcome to Blush, where we enjoy and rate your favorite wines and smutty books, all while getting tipsy and explor...

Join Kelly and Penny as they discuss this homerun of a rom com by Pippa Grant about a notoriously single baseball player and the pop star who steals his heart! Things get predictably ridiculous as the ladies' wine talk becomes even dirtier than usual, and enjoy a back-and-forth reading from Kelly and Ryan ! Step up to the plate for this episode, it's one not to miss! Welcome to Blush, where we enj...

Welcome to Blush, where we enjoy and rate your favorite wines and smutty books, all while getting tipsy and exploring and celebrating sexual empowerment, feminism, and probably some new sex tips or moves we've picked up from our reading. Kelly and Penny have a wonderful chat with author Robin Jeffrey about her action-packed werewolf romance, and Ryan even indulges us with a reading. No shiftiness...

Trigger Warning: Sections of the interview in this episode contain candid discussions of mental health (12:20-15:26) and sexual assault (15:34-16:18). If these are too triggering for you, please skip those sections of the episode. Welcome to Blush, where we enjoy and rate your favorite wines and smutty books, all while getting tipsy and exploring and celebrating sexual empowerment, feminism, and p...

Welcome to Blush, where we enjoy and rate your favorite wines and smutty books, all while getting tipsy and exploring and celebrating sexual empowerment, feminism, and probably some new sex tips or moves we've picked up from our reading. Kelly and Penny have a great time comparing their wines to Disney characters and gushing over this yummy installment in Katee Robert 's Wicked Villains series abo...