Learning The Tropes: A Reading Podcast

In this special bonus episode, we talk to Romance author Vanessa King about here debut novel A Certain Appeal . We talk about how Vanessa's time in the NYC burlesque scene inspired the book, the importance of writing groups and her favorite (and not so favorite) tropes!   Pre-Order A Certain Appeal   Find Vanessa- Instagram @vanessaleighking Twitter @VuhVuhDanessa Website https://www.vanessalking....

(Notes on the audio: Erin got a new microphone (thanks to our lovely patrons!) and we were still working out the kinks. Our apologies for the hot mic situation.)   Witch-tober concludes with Payback's A Witch by Lana Harper! We talk about tattoos, whether Gareth is all that bad and is this actually a Happily For Now?   We launched our Patreon and just posted our first Patreon exclusive podcasts! C...

Witch-tober continues with The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling !   We launched our Patreon and just posted our first Patreon exclusive podcasts! Check them out and donate: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes   Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow.   WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetrope...

This week we kick off Witch-tober by reading Witch Please by Ann Aguirre.  We launched our Patreon and just posted our first Patreon exclusive podcasts! Check them out and donate: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes   Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow.   WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/...

In this week's minisode we announce our next THREE books. That's right! There were too many witch books we wanted to read in October so we decided to do them all. So join us all this month for scary goodness and tell us witch one is your favorite!   October 13th: Witch Please by Ann Aguirre October 20th: The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling October 27th: Payback's A Witch by Lana Harper   We launched our P...

This week we return to Homeland to tackle Brawn (New Species Book 5) by Laurann Dohner .    We launched our Patreon and we're equal parts nervous and excited about it! Check it out and donate: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes   Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow.   WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http:/...

We launched our Patreon and we're equal parts nervous and excited about it! Check it out and donate: https://www.patreon.com/learningthetropes   In this weeks minisode, we talk about why we decided to start a Patreon and how we think it'll help sustain and grow the show. Plus, to celebrate Virgin River getting picked up for Season 4 AND 5, we dip into the Mailbag to read some Todd theories. We als...

This week we read Scandalous Desires (Maiden Lane Book 3) by Elizabeth Hoyt and talked about pirates, babies and dogs!   Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow.   WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes   Find us- TikTok @learningthetropespodcast Instagram  @learningthetropes Twitter  @l...

We're back from our mini break with a Minisode about whether Erin identifies as a witch, why Clayton looks like everyone's cousin and did Producer Patty and Clayton really hate Practical Magic?   Plus we announce next week's book !   Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow.   WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://te...

This week we read Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta and we had a lot to say!   Read- Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta   Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow.   WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes   Find us- TikTok @learningthetropespodcast Instagram  @learningt...

No minisode this week, but Erin is here to announce our next book !   Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow.   WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes   Find us- TikTok @learningthetropespodcast Instagram  @learningthetropes Twitter  @learningtropes Facebook  Learning The Tropes Podcast...

This week we read The Luckiest Lady In London by Sherry Thomas .   Please Rate, Review and Follow us on Apple Podcasts . It helps the podcast grow.   WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes   Find us- TikTok @learningthetropespodcast Instagram  @learningthetropes Twitter  @learningtropes Facebook  Learning The Tropes Podcast Jo...

On this week's minisode we read some reviews (2:47), talk about the Woodstock '99 Documentary on HBOMax (8:29), open the mailbag for some feedback on our Return To Me episode (14:25) and (SPOILER WARNING) ponder a listener submitted "Who Shot Jack?" theory for Virgin River Season 4 (18:09).   Then, after to multiple requests for a certain author , we announce our next book ! (20:36)   Please Rate,...

Extra special bonus episode!   We had the pleasure of chatting with Sue Tenney, Executive Producer and Showrunner of Virgin River on Netflix. We talked with Sue about developing the series, the challenges of adapting a Romance series to TV and what Robin Carr thinks of the show!   This was a really fun episode and we appreciate Sue taking the time out of her busy schedule to talk with us. Extra sp...

In this very special Friday bonus episode, Erin interviews author Sophie Jordan.   Pre-Order The Duke Goes Down   Find Sophie Jordan- Instagram @sosophiejordan Website https://www.sophiejordan.net   WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes   Find us- TikTok @learningthetropespodcast Instagram  @learningthetropes Twitter  @learni...

This week we went back to Not Hoth and read Barbarian's Bride by Ruby Dixon.   WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes   Find us- TikTok @learningthetropespodcast Instagram  @learningthetropes Twitter  @learningtropes Facebook  Learning The Tropes Podcast Join  The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmai...

WARNING: We spoil the heck outta this series, so watch it first before you listen!   Virgin River Season 3 just dropped and Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty hopped on their mics to break down Episodes 9 and 10!   WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes   Find us- TikTok @learningthetropespodcast Instagram  @learningthetropes Tw...

WARNING: We spoil the heck outta this series, so watch it first before you listen!   Virgin River Season 3 just dropped and Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty hopped on their mics to break down Episodes 7 and 8!   Episodes 9 and 10 Review dropping Monday afternoon!   WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes   Find us- TikTok @lear...

WARNING: We spoil the heck outta this series, so watch it first before you listen!   Virgin River Season 3 just dropped and Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty hopped on their mics to break down Episodes 5 and 6!   Watch the feed all weekend for more episode reviews!   WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes   Find us- TikTok @lea...

WARNING: We spoil the heck outta this series, so watch it first before you listen!   Virgin River Season 3 just dropped and Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty hopped on their mics to break down Episodes 3 and 4!   Watch the feed all weekend for more episode reviews!   WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes   Find us- TikTok @lea...

WARNING: We spoil the heck outta this series, so watch it first before you listen! It's finally here! Virgin River Season 3 just dropped and Erin, Clayton and Producer Patty hopped on their mics to break down the first two episodes.   Watch the feed all weekend for more episode reviews!   WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes...

In this very special episode, we interview author, advice columnist and life-long Romance reader Sophia Benoit about the first Romance she remembers reading, her favorite (and least favorite) tropes, and her new essay collection Well, This Is Exhausting.   Buy Sophia's Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Well-This-Is-Exhausting/Sophia-Benoit/9781982151935   Ask Sophia Advice: https://1fol...

This week we read Seven Days In June by Tia Williams .   WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes   Find us- TikTok @learningthetropespodcast Instagram  @learningthetropes Twitter  @learningtropes Facebook  Learning The Tropes Podcast Join  The Learning The Tropes Troop! email: learningthetropespodcast@gmail.com

Ice Planet Barbarians is trending on TikTok, so we're re-releasing our 4th episode ever! Listen as Erin and a VERY virginal Clayton marvel at the horned blue aliens who've taken over the internet.    We also reveal next week's book !     This week we have a great one for you! We read Ruby Dixon's big blue alien romance Ice Planet Barbarians . We create a super scientific test to judge alien hotnes...

This week we watched Return To Me (2000) and talked about Bonnie Hunt's Midwestern appeal, whether or not all architects are rich and heart transplants.   Watch Return To Me on Amazon Prime   WE HAVE MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes   Find us- Instagram  @learningthetropes Twitter  @learningtropes Facebook  Learning The Tropes P...