Love At First Write

In this episode, we talk about the romance books that inspired us to become authors.

In this week's Love at First Write podcast episode, we’re diving into the art of writing a sexy love interest. From charming characteristics to swoon-worthy dialogue, we’ll break down what makes a love interest irresistible on the page.

In this episode of  Love at First Podcast , we're tuning in to a topic every romance reader loves: the unsung heroes of romance novels—the friends. These fictional BFFs aren't just sidekicks; they’re often the heart and humour of the story, adding layers of warmth, comic relief, and wisdom. We’re diving into the unforgettable friends who coax protagonists out of heartbreak, keep them grounded, and...

In this episode of  Love at First Write , we’re diving into the intricate dance between writers and their reviews. Whether glowing praise or harsh critiques, reviews can be both a writer’s best friend and worst enemy. Join us as we discuss our different approaches to reviews.

In this  Love at First Write episod e , we discuss one of the most exciting moments in an author’s journey— book launches!   Whether you're gearing up for your debut novel or celebrating the release of your latest masterpiece, we share essential tips to navigate the highs (and challenges) of launch day. Tune in for practical advice, personal stories, and a celebration of the hard work that goes in...

In this  Love at First Write episod e , we’re joined by the incredible romance author and TikToker Zoe Allison! 📚✨ Zoe writes love stories with powerful heroines and hunky heroes. We dive into her journey from writing swoon-worthy romances to building a thriving community on TikTok. Tune in to hear Zoe talk about her TikTok moments and what inspires her when crafting her sizzling love stories. W...

In this  Love at First Write podcast episod e , we tackle one of the biggest challenges every writer faces—overcoming writing barriers. Whether it's writer's block, fear of failure, or self-doubt, we all hit obstacles that can stall the creative process. No matter where you are in your writing journey, this episode will inspire you to break free from those barriers and return to telling the love s...

This week we are talking to Emma Jackson, author of the Best-Selling A MISTLETOE MIRACLE and co-host of the SFFRomCast, a podcast dedicated to celebrating fantasy and sci-fi romance. Her latest novel is CAREFUL WHAT YOU WITCH FOR, a witchy romcom with a grumpy/sunshine dynamic. If you want to find out more about Emma Jackson - https://esjackson.co.uk Find out more about your hosts: Lucy Keeling -...

In this episode, we discuss our overused words and phrases. From "just" to "actually," we talk about why we think these words appear so often and what we do to stop them from reappearing. Find out more about your hosts: Bettina Hunt - My latest romantic comedy novel, ‘ Our Song ' is available now from Amazon. mybook.to/OurSongRomCom  Find out more about me - http://author.t...

In this Christmas special we look back over season 1 of the podcast and talk about our favourite episodes.  Find out more about your hosts: Lucy Mitchell - My debut romance novel, ‘I’ll Miss You This Christmas’ with Bloodhound books is out now. https://geni.us/MissYouChristmas Find out more about me -  https://linktr.ee/LucyMitchAuth    Lucy Keeling - Written the Just Friends series, with the fina...

In this episode we cover: How we edit our romance books The issues we face whilst editing  Hints and tips for editing Find out more about your hosts: Bettina Hunt - My latest romantic comedy novel, ‘A Girl Like Me’ is available now from Amazon. mybook.to/AGirlLikeMe  Find out more about me  - author.to/romanticcomedies Lucy Keeling - Written the Just Friends series, with the final in the series, J...

In this episode we cover: How to survive writing the first draft Hints and tips on for writing your first draft Find out more about your hosts: Lucy Mitchell - My debut romance novel, ‘I’ll Miss You This Christmas’ with Bloodhound books is out now. https://geni.us/MissYouChristmas Find out more about me - https://linktr.ee/LucyMitchAuth Lucy Keeling - Written the Just Friends series, with the fina...

In this episode we cover: How to handle rejections Hints and tips on how to survive rejections Find out more about your hosts: Lucy Keeling - Written the Just Friends series, with the final in the series, Just Friends for Now available from Amazon. https://bit.ly/3YEqich Find out more about me - I’m in all the usual places but most often found here: https://instagram.com/lucy_k_author Lucy Mitchel...

In this episode we cover: What is the conflict in a romance story? Why add conflict to a romance novel? Find out more about your hosts: Bettina Hunt - My latest romantic comedy novel, ‘A Girl Like Me’ is available now from Amazon. mybook.to/AGirlLikeMe Find out more about me - author.to/romanticcomedies Lucy Keeling - Written the Just Friends series, with the final in the series, Just Friends for...

In this episode we cover: NanoWrimo (National Novel Writing Month - November ) and explain what it is  How you can prepare for it and how you can achieve the best out of the challenge Find out more about your hosts: Lucy Keeling - Written the Just Friends series, with the final in the series, Just Friends for Now available from Amazon. https://bit.ly/3YEqich  Find out more about me - I’m in all th...

In this episode we cover: What a trope is and how it works in romance. Different types of romance tropes Find out more about your hosts: Lucy Keeling - Written the Just Friends series, with the final in the series, Just Friends for Now available from Amazon. https://bit.ly/3YEqich Find out more about me - I’m in all the usual places but most often found here: https://instagram.com/lucy_k_author Lu...

In this episode we cover: How important the setting is in a novel How a setting can add to your story and drive the plot How settings can help the author Our favourite settings Find out more about your hosts: Lucy Mitchell - My debut romance novel, ‘I’ll Miss You This Christmas’ with Bloodhound books is out now. https://geni.us/MissYouChristmas Find out more about me - https://linktr.ee/LucyMitchA...

In this episode: We chat to Romance Author and Digital Publicity Director for Bookouture, Kim Nash. We talk about her writing journey, her books and the publishing side of romantic fiction. Find out more about your hosts: Bettina Hunt - My latest romantic comedy novel, ‘A Girl Like Me’ is available now from Amazon. mybook.to/AGirlLikeMe Find out more about me - author.to/romanticcomedies Lucy Keel...

In this episode we cover: How to inject passion into your writing, or how to get your bum in the seat and crack on with the words. How to write sexy times, answering the question do we need them, when should they be included. Find out more about your hosts: Lucy Keeling - Written the Just Friends series, with the final in the series, Just Friends for Now available from Amazon. https://bit.ly/3YEqi...

In this episode we cover: How to start writing Things you should consider when you start out writing. Tips for new writers Find out more about your hosts: Lucy Mitchell - My debut romance novel, ‘I’ll Miss You This Christmas’ with Bloodhound books is out on 15 September 2023. https://geni.us/MissYouChristmas Find out more about me - https://linktr.ee/LucyMitchAuth Lucy Keeling - Written the Just F...

Love At First Write - a podcast about all things writing and reading romance. This week your podcast hosts, romance authors, Lucy Mitchell, Lucy Keeling and Bettina Hunt introduce themselves and take part in a special question and answer session.