Authors Marty Vee and Kate Prior

Romance Writer's Therapy

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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 h...

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Authors Marty Vee and Kate Prior

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52: Character Creation 27.02.2023 1:04:48

This episode Marty and Kate weren't really sure what they were going to talk about, but they ended up talking mostly about how they create characters, taking into consideration for how they will form a series of books, and how characters are created when an HEA is the end goal. The Orc from the Office is Kate Prior's latest novella. Or check out her website at www.kate-prior.com . Marty&...

51: Sometimes You Just Have to Describe Things, Unfortunately 21.02.2023 1:09:30

This week, Marty and Kate talk about something they each think the other has a strength in, imagery and character voice. Which really just boils down to various ways to focus on describing your characters (settings are a character, supposedly) in direct and indirect ways, whether you want to or not. The Orc from the Office is Kate Prior's latest novella. Or check out her website at www.kate-p...

50: Interviewing DJ Russo and Her Re-Covered Book 14.02.2023 1:05:20

This episode, we talk to guest DJ Russo, an indie alien/sci-fi romance author, and her experiences with re-doing her book cover and the changes she saw in her sales. We dive into book covers, the psychology behind them, ARCs and reviews, and a few ADHD things in between. DJ's book Abduction Seduction is on sale this Valentine's, so go check it out! Kate's book Love Laugh Lich is als...

49: Fake Dating & Layering Tropes 07.02.2023 1:07:35

CW: Somewhere around 30 minutes in Kate and Marty take a hard left into an abstract talk about parasites. Kate and Marty continue their series on tropes, with a dive into Fake Dating. Enjoy as they try to gather a single braincell between them to discuss this trope that they both actually really love! The Orc from the Office is Kate Prior's latest novella. Or check out her website at www.kate...

48: Forbidden Love and All Its Layers 31.01.2023 1:07:39

This episode is like a time capsule, despite only happening ~ 1 1/2 months ago. Pretend it's at some point in December 2022, listener, to achieve the full vibe. We talk about forbidden love, and the microtropes within the trope that make it work! Also Bagel Church. Note: Fun Fact! This episode was recorded a few hours after Kate ingested norovirus-adled food, and you can probably tell when it...

47: Troy Lambert Talks Plottr with Us 24.01.2023 1:30:24

This week, guest author Troy Lambert talks to Marty and Kate about his platform Plottr, how it helps writers figure out and visualize their story arcs, his book The Call of Karen (A Cthulhu and Karen Adventure Comedy) , and just about everything in between. Go to plottr.com for more information. Find Troy Lambert on Instagram at @authortroy or his website troylambertwrites.com. The Orc from the O...

46: Dumping on Toxic Mascalininty with Courtney Clark Michaels 17.01.2023 1:12:39

Marty talks with Courtney Clark Micheals about toxic masculinity and how the genre of romance is breaking that nonsense down. Find Courtney on Instagram @courtneyclarkmichaels or on her website www.courtneyclarkmichaels.com Marty's New Year's Eve anthology all proceeds to Planned Parenthood is available here , or at B&N , or at Amazon. Get Marty's latest novel Just Fake Married...

45: Surprise Baby Trope! It's an Episode 10.01.2023 1:02:06

Listener, apologies, but we start off with some stories about throwing up a lot. Skip to 6:40 if that's not your jam. We intended to have this episode be about the Fake Relationship Trope, but somehow we got to talking about the Surprise Baby Trope / Secret Baby Trope, kids in romance overall, and more! So this episode was really the surprise baby we made along the way. Marty's New Year&...

44: 2023, Be Gentle On Our Wordcounts 03.01.2023 1:02:46

We're kicking off this year with some year-long planning! Marty shares with us how she builds a year long plan with smaller quarterly goals, while Kate unknowingly experiences the early symptoms of norovirus, starting many sentences and finishing few. In true RWT fashion, we get a little lost in the weeds, touching on other topics such as marketing, freelancing, and the pacing of indie vs tra...

REPOST: All About the Bedroom Making 27.12.2022 34:36

Enjoy a relisten to this episode from last season. Kate and Marty make talking about sex as unsexy as possible. Enjoy while they talk about the struggles and mechanics of writing sex scenes. The Orc from the Office is Kate Prior's latest novella. Or check out her website at www.kate-prior.com . Marty's New Year's Eve anthology all proceeds to Planned Parenthood is available here , o...

43: Merry Cringemas; Past Projects Blesses Everyone 20.12.2022 54:18

Kate and Marty try (and possibly fail) to share embarrassing excerpts from past project to celebrate this precious time of year! Marty's New Year's Eve anthology all proceeds to Planned Parenthood is available here , or at B&N , or at Amazon. Get Marty's latest novel Just Fake Married . The Orc from the Office is Kate Prior's latest novella. Or check out her website at www....

42: Having Grace with Coralie Moss 12.12.2022 58:04

Coralie Moss and Marty talk mindset, longevity, and T-boning. Important note: since this interview Coralie has had a successful Kickstarter! Find Coralie at CoralieMoss.com or at Twitter @moss_coralie h Get Marty's latest novel Just Fake Married . The Orc from the Office is Kate Prior's latest novella. Or check out her website at www.kate-prior.com . You can find Kate on Twitter @bykatep...

41: Life Happens Must Hit Pause! 06.12.2022 8:28

Marty is here to tell you it's okay to hit pause, and she and Kate will be back and normal next week! Thanks for hanging out for a few! Unfortunately, Marty wasn’t aware of the controversy around the awards that caused Kate to pull her book from it. Orc from the Office is still a beautiful book, but we are no longer supporting the award. Marty's New Year's Eve anthology all proceeds...

40: Tasha L. Harrison Interview -The Wordmakers, Patreon, and Pacing Yourself 28.11.2022 1:45:52

This week Marty interviews Tasha Harrison, Black Romance writer, creator of Wordmakers and #20kIn5Days. Tasha talks about the writing community she's built, the friends she's made through it, and about writing as a business overall. Find Tasha at tashalharrisonbooks.com or Wordmakers Get Marty's latest novel Just Fake Married . The Orc from the Office is Kate Prior's latest nov...

39: Nano, Week Three, Limping Along 23.11.2022 42:01

This week Marty and Kate talk about the ways we're kinda not really doing Nanowrimo anymore, and what trying to do Nano has revealed about our processes. Read Kate Prior's new-release, Be My Bad Guy , where the superhero's ex girlfriend falls for the supervillain's henchman after a kidnapping gone wrong. Marty Vee's newest book Remi and Alicia Can' Fall Again is out n...

38: Lions, Tigers and Barely Formed Metaphors 15.11.2022 58:41

Kate and Marty chat about their NaNo, hair, and writing process. Get Marty's latest novel Just Fake Married . The Orc from the Office is Kate Prior's latest novella. Or check out her website at www.kate-prior.com . Sign up for Marty's newsletter at her website to get "You and Me in Quarantine" for free! You can find Kate on Twitter @bykateprior , and Instagram @bykateprior...

37: NaNo Chat 08.11.2022 37:29

Kate Prior and Marty Vee chat about their first day of NaNo 2022, using scissors and the use of the word “reskinning.” Get Marty's latest novel Just Fake Married . The Orc from the Office is Kate Prior's latest novella. Or check out her website at www.kate-prior.com . Sign up for Marty's newsletter at her website to get "You and Me in Quarantine" for free! You can find Kat...

36: Nanowrimo2022 Kickoff 01.11.2022 48:07

One writer sits on your shoulder, telling you to finish Nanowrimo at all costs, and to be ready for the grueling nature of churning out 2666 words every day. Another writer sits on your other shoulder, telling you to adjust your goal along the way to priortize your mental health this month. But think of your productivity! Having almost finished writing a whole book! But also think about falling b...

35: We are Not in HR 25.10.2022 1:03:03

Kate and Marty discuss marketing, which of their efforts paid off and setting their mindsets. (Sorry this episode is a day late.) You can read Rebecca's anthology Under Your Spell , and preorder Mine this Winter . Or find her on Instagram @by.rebecca.conrad and twitter @byrebeccaconrad . Get Marty's debut novella Truth or Daire . Get Love, Laugh, Lich , Kate Prior's novella. Sign up...

34: Rebecca Conrad Shares her Anthology Experiences 18.10.2022 47:03

Marty and Kate chat with Rebecca Conrad about her anthology experiences. Tangents abound. You can read Rebecca's anthology Under Your Spell , and preorder Mine this Winter . Or find her on Instagram @by.rebecca.conrad and twitter @byrebeccaconrad . Get Marty's debut novella Truth or Daire . Get Love, Laugh, Lich , Kate Prior's novella. Sign up for Marty's newsletter at her webs...

33: Rebecca A. Corio Talks Vulnerability 11.10.2022 1:01:42

Marty and Rebecca discuss the importance of vulnerability in romance. Find Rebecca A. Corio at www.rebeccaacorio.com and Instagram @rebeccaacorio Get Marty's debut novella Truth or Daire . Get Love, Laugh, Lich , Kate Prior's novella. Sign up for Marty's newsletter at her website to get You and Me in Quarantine for free! You can find Kate on Twitter @bykateprior , and Instagram @byk...

32: Pencil Pushing 04.10.2022 57:21

Enjoy Kate and Marty's dive into the mini tropes within the Office Romance Trope! Get Marty's debut novella Truth or Daire . Get Love, Laugh, Lich , Kate Prior's novella. Sign up for Marty's newsletter at her website to get You and Me in Quarantine for free! You can find Kate on Twitter @bykateprior , and Instagram @bykateprior , and Tiktok @bykateprior . Marty can be found on...

31: Indie Publishing 101 with Kaylin Peyerk 27.09.2022 1:06:50

Marty talks with paranormal romance author Kaylin Peyerk about indie publishing, what she's learned from the rigors of quick release, how to obtain ARC readers, and the list goes on. This episode is stocked full of information, particularly for newer authors beginning their indie publishing careers. Visit Kaylin's website here . Find her on tiktok @kaylinpeyerk_author , and Instagram @ka...

30: You Always Remember Your First 20.09.2022 1:17:56

They're back! In this episode, Kate and Marty discuss the age-old advice of "throwing out" the first book you write. They talk about their first attempts at writing books: everything that makes them want to forget that first manuscript, and all the things keeping it on the shelf. And about a dozen tangents in between. Get Marty's debut novella Truth or Daire . Get Love, Laugh,...

29: Romancing the Madlibs 16.05.2022 55:29

Had enough of Gwen Hayes' Romancing the Beat? Kate and Marty haven't! Enjoy as they cackle at the brilliant Madlibs Ms. Hayes has created. This is the final episode for season one of Romance Writer's Therapy. Kate and Marty will miss you, listener, but they'll be back in July with more gushing over Romance, chats about storytelling, and tangents about... anything... everything....