Spill The Spice Podcast

Our special TWO-HOUR episode with the incredible Billie Nicks is officially LIVE, and trust us, we had a LOT to talk about! 😂📚 From dark romance, feminine rage, morally gray characters, Greek mythology, secret societies, and some seriously questionable fictional men, Billie brought all the chaos we could have hoped for. But this conversation goes so much deeper than the books. 💜 We’re spilling...

Paranormal romance… but make it a little deeper than witches and werewolves. 👀🐺🔮🌶️ We’re spilling the spice with M.J. Etkind , and this conversation goes EVERYWHERE in the best way. We’re talking about her journey from writing fanfiction to becoming a published romance author, creating paranormal worlds that still feel incredibly human, and writing characters who are allowed to be messy, compli...

CURSES, CANDLELIGHT & DARK DESIRES 🕯️🖤 This week, we’re stepping into the shadows and spilling the spice on Gothic Romance. From haunted castles and dark academia to curses, monsters, complicated love interests, and stories that blur the line between fear and desire, we’re talking about what makes Gothic Romance so damn captivating. We dive into the books we’ve been reading, including Gothika...

This week we’re spilling the spice with Alise Monroe , the best-friend romance co-author duo behind the Ripple Effect series! 💗 We’re talking writing together, creating Indigo Hill, deeply flawed characters who still deserve their HEA, mental health, healing, second chances, LGBTQ+ representation, found family, and why romance can give us something even bigger than happiness: hope. Plus… unexpect...

What happens when you sit down with a literary agent to talk publishing and end up talking about motherhood, romance, taking risks, the realities behind success, and everything in between? You get a very Spill the Spice conversation. 🌶️ This week, Veronica & Lizzy are joined by Angie, founder of Lunar Literary Agency, for an honest look behind the curtain of the publishing world. Angie shares...

This week, we’re joined by Inez Ocon, author of the Shattered Queens series, for a conversation that goes far beyond dark romance. We dive into the inspiration behind her emotionally powerful stories, writing trauma with authenticity, breaking generational cycles, body image, self-acceptance, mental health representation, and creating heroines who prove that being shattered doesn’t mean being brok...

This week we’re joined by USA Today bestselling author Bailey Hannah, the mind behind the beloved Wells Ranch series! 🤠🌾 From writing her first drafts on her phone to building one of romance’s favorite cowboy universes, Bailey shares the story behind her journey as an author, the inspiration for Wells Ranch, and why authentic, messy characters are at the heart of everything she writes. We dive i...

We’re back after a month away with our Spice Stack Challenge check-in! June didn’t exactly go according to plan, but we still made our way through some incredible reads, found a few new favorites, and (of course) added even more books to our ever-growing TBRs. In this mini episode, we’re sharing what we finished, what we’re still working through, our standout reads of the month, and whether our TB...

This week, we’re diving into the Sentient Object Holiday Series, a collection of romance novellas featuring everything from bathtubs and books to rubber duckies, white t-shirts, light bulbs, mountains, and more. Yes, really. We discuss our favorites, rank the stories, debate which object romances were surprisingly believable, and try to explain these books with a straight face. Along the way, we c...

This week on Spill the Spice Podcast , we sit down with bestselling author Lucy Smoke, also known as Lucinda Dark, for a conversation that moves through darkness, healing, power, and everything in between. We dive into her evolution as a writer, from lighter stories into the grit and intensity of dark romance and fantasy, and how personal experiences, trauma, and growth shape the characters she cr...

In this episode with Amelia Mist, we dive into the evolution of writing, identity, and what it really means to grow, both as a person and as a storyteller . From character development and emotional depth to the way our own experiences shape the stories we tell, this conversation goes deeper than just books. From the shift between Thief and Mercenary to the deeper layers of character development, t...

In this episode of Spill the Spice Podcast, we sit down with Allie Oleander, author of Willing Prey, to dive into the world of primal play, dark romance, and the emotional depth behind the stories that push boundaries. What starts as a conversation about hunter x prey dynamics quickly unfolds into something much deeper. We explore the connection between desire, vulnerability, and trust, and how po...

This week on Spill the Spice Podcast, we’re sitting down with indie romance author Lola B. Marie to talk about the stories behind A Soul Seen, Immortal for the Plot, and In My Boxes & Breakups Era. From ghostly romance in haunted hotels to chaotic vampire banter and deeply personal second-chance journeys, Lola’s books blend heart, humor, and just enough spice to keep readers hooked. In this ep...

In this episode of Spill the Spice Podcast, we sit down with romantic fantasy author P.E. Craven for a conversation that weaves together storytelling, elemental magic, mythology, and the emotional core of romance. We dive into the inspiration behind her Realm Leaper series, and her newest series Oak, the influence of Celtic mythology, and the hero’s journey that shapes her characters’ identities....

In this episode of Spill the Spice Podcast, we’re joined by dark fantasy romance author Melissa K. Roehrich for a deeply honest and engaging conversation about storytelling, creativity, and the personal experiences that shape the stories we love. We explore the healing power of writing, the emotional layers behind character development, and the delicate balance between plot and feeling. Melissa sh...

In this special mini episode of Spill the Spice Podcast, Lizzy and Veronica share a love letter to romance, the genre that has comforted, challenged, and surprised us in ways no other stories can. We explore why romance is so much more than escapism. From emotional validation and nostalgia to curiosity, desire, and self-discovery, romance books often meet us exactly where we are. This conversation...

In this episode of Spill the Spice Podcast , we’re joined by indie romance author MJ Hughes for a heartfelt, hilarious, and deeply honest conversation about writing, creativity, and letting stories evolve in unexpected ways. MJ Hughes takes us inside her River Road series, a hockey romance that blends college life, cheerleading, found family, and slow-burn tension. We talk about how her characters...

Some stories aren’t meant to be comfortable. They’re meant to be honest. In this episode, we sit down with Luna K. Wicked to talk about erotic horror, feminine rage, realism, and emotional catharsis as tools for healing and reclamation. We explore why writing taboo stories matters, how rage can be a pathway back to power, and what it means to create characters who hold the anger, grief, and truth...

In this episode of the Spill the Spice Podcast, we’re joined by Jenny Grimes for a soul-deep conversation about her completed four-book Soul Magic series and the stories that grow with us as we change. We dive into her writing journey, the evolution of a fantasy series built around interconnected characters, and why pacing, accessibility, and emotional depth matter when you’re asking readers to st...

In this episode of the Spill the Spice Podcast, we’re joined by authors Madison Chase for a fun, honest, and feral conversation about writing, collaboration, and creativity. We talk about co-author chemistry, developing characters through roleplay forums, world-building with intention, and navigating the emotional and practical realities of being indie authors. The conversation dives into Dance wi...

It’s our Naughty or Nice Holiday Special, and we’re closing out the season the only way we know how: cozy, chaotic, and full of spice. In this episode of Spill the Spice Podcast , we catch up on life updates, dating experiences, family dynamics, and all the feelings that tend to surface during the holidays. We talk about navigating relationships, managing family expectations, and the realities of...

This week, we’re joined by author and women’s book coach Amy Vogel for a powerful discussion on intimacy, feminine identity, and the bravery it takes to rewrite your story at any age. Together, we explore her novel Teleosis and its exploration of personal transformation, midlife desire, and the strength that comes from stepping into feminine leadership both in relationships and within ourselves. A...

In this week’s episode, Author Kristie Wolf returns to chat about her newest release, Too Guarded to Love , from her Project Viper series. We dive into her writing journey, the evolution of her characters, and the emotional complexities that fuel her stories, from love and trauma to healing and hope. Kristie shares how military themes and technology influence her work, weaving in her research, per...

This week on Spill the Spice Podcast , we’re talking about love, laughter, and the beauty of starting over at any age. Author Dani Elias joins us to chat about writing romance for characters in their 40s, blending humor with heart, and the inspiration behind The Unhinged Christmas of a Cat Lady. From self-publishing during lockdowns to exploring connection, confidence, and the chaos of modern dati...

It's Halloween, and the Scream Queens are taking the mic. Join us, and special guests Nenia and Sarah from Horror/Stories Podcast as we dive into the twisted intersection of fear, desire, and catharsis. From haunted mansions, to final girls, vampires to slashers, we're exploring why horror hurts so good, and how dark romance helps us heal. Expect nostalgia, chaos, and confessions about the...