The Quick n Dirty Romance Podcast

Skye & Sarah chat about choosing names for characters in our romance books. Why does Skye swoon for Quentin & Luke Paris? What name will Sarah never, ever name her hero? Listen now and find out! THANK YOU FOR LEAVING US A REVIEW, DEAR LISTENER!  

Sarah & Skye have a lot to say about the pros and cons of romance's 3rd act breakup. Readers have been trending away from this trope, but if done right, it's still a great climax for the story. But does it hold up IRL? The ladies discuss this and more. *Thank you for 10K downloads! We're giving away a prize as a thank you. Enter here to win , loyal listener! Preorder Sarah's new fake dating re...

Sarah & Skye drop in for a quick holiday message! We'll be back in 2024 with lots of new content. For now, relax, enjoy, and know we appreciate you! *Don't miss the title reveals of both Skye and Sarah's upcoming releases!* PREORDER BOTH: Click now and get SCORELESS at a 30% discount when you preorder! Don't miss the 3rd book in the Grant Siblings Series! Click here and preorder now!

Sarah and Skye are in their hockey eras! Find out why ice is so damn hot! In this episode, the Quick & Dirty Romance ladies discuss why hockey romance is so popular. They share their fandoms--or not--in real life, too, and what inspired them to write their respective hockey love stories.   Buy Snow, Ice, & Spice Preorder SCORELESS  

We're not here to yuck your yum! But today Sarah & Skye discuss their hard limits on tropes they'll write. With a lot of love to all the niches of romance, there are some out there that just aren't for us. So listen, laugh, and let us know where you high five-and where you hard disagree!  Check out Skye's new release, JUST YOUR TYPE . Preorder Sarah's hockey romance, SNOW, ICE & SPICE .  

Sarah and Skye discuss advance review readers and their importance to a book's release. Authors and their readers have a strong relationship. Each party has an important role. Listen now and discover more about how to become an ARC reader, plus what is involved! Want to know more about reading for us? Leave a comment! DM us on Instagram ! Learn more about: Sarah  Skye

Sarah and Skye talk about a VERY controversial topic that will have the book community–both readers and authors–a little hot: 3-star reviews! Are they good or bad? How should authors feel about receiving 3-star reviews? Should readers tag authors in 3-star reviews? 

Sarah and Skye each have new releases for you! Skye's THE NOT SO NICE GIRL is out May 30. Sarah is teasing newsletter subscribers with the first 10 chapters of DESSERT, FLIRT, REPEAT every Monday leading up to her July release. Get Skye's book! CLICK HERE   Get on Sarah's newsletter now! CLICK HERE

Sarah Skye has a new release! The ladies of Quick & Dirty Romance chat about their co-writing process, the unlikely themes of the Unlikely Pairings Series, and dogs, of course!  Romance books always have the HEA. But they also tackle deep themes, such as alternative family systems, mental health, and more. Sarah and Skye get real about how they turned Princess Harmony into a deep character and con...

What exactly goes into the romance book cover design process? Sarah & Skye discuss everything--how long it takes, trad pub vs. indie, minority representation, and some recent social media drama.  

Sarah & Skye dive deep into their thoughts on Bridgerton Seasons 1&2. Which was your favorite season? Listen now to find out what the ladies of Quick & Dirty Romance have to say about it!

How do you like your epilogues? Sarah and Skye discuss preferences, what falls flat for them, and some hot takes they heard on social media lately! Check out the epilogues in Sarah Skye's Unlikely Pairings Series here , and follow on Instagram to vote in the epilogue poll.

There is no success without failure. Sarah & Skye discuss the fails that brought them to where they are now. From redefining success to rolling with a "long spreadsheet of no", the Quick & Dirty Romance ladies have learned a lot from the times their dreams fell flat. Advice to all listeners: customize your goals and embrace the setbacks!

Sarah & Skye moonlight as movie critics in the latest episode of the Quick & Dirty Romance Podcast.  Join the ladies as they dissect the long-anticipated film version of Sally Thorne’s The Hating Game. Highlights, lowlights, and why “the movie was nothing like the book” isn’t a valid criticism.  Warning! Spoilers galore, sweeties. Watch and read before you listen! 

Sarah & Skye are back and ready to give you the inside scoop on their second co-authored novel! SIPS & STROKES was such a hit that the ladies have written a sequel, and you'll never guess who it's about. Get ready for your jaw to drop and your intuition to tingle as Sarah & Skye discuss who the main characters are, why they went out on this salacious limb, and how this bold project cam...

Sarah & Skye chat about what makes a match, in fiction and also IRL. Why do 2 people or characters fall for each other? What is needed in a romance novel to make the chemistry realistic?    Their conclusion? This topic has obvious answers, but the biggest part of chemistry is undefinable!  Check out SIPS & STROKES by this duo, writing as Sarah Skye, right here! Sips & Strokes on Amazon...

Rom-com: Romantic Comedy. A term that used to apply exclusively to movies, "rom-com" is now the go-to catch phrase for most contemporary romance.  But what level of laugh out loud is really needed to class a book as a comedy? Or are we shielding our love of romance with a safer term?  Special thanks to Lauren H Mae for bringing this topic to our attention! Check out her books by clicking here .  A...

Happy V-Day! Join Sarah & Skye as they chat about some of their favorite prompts from the Instagram Candy Hearts Challenge they've hosted all month.  Sarah & Skye give their hot takes on: Memorable Kisses, Dating Adventures, Swoony Messages and "I Love You", but it's the last 5 minutes you don't want to miss! Huge announcement at the end of the show!  Thanks for your support, your reviews,...

Skye is hosting #antibellethanksgiving on Instagram all week (Nov 16-20, 2020)! Join the ladies of Quick & Dirty Romance as they discuss all the prompts for the hashtag game. They go deep on what makes their hearts happy, friendship, and food!  Check out Skye's book, Not Suitable for Work , to accompany the week's themes. Play along daily to win fun prizes!  Name Drops: Simmer Down , Dawes , T...

"Yes?" "YES YES YES!" Sarah & Skye share excerpts from their books and thoughts on how hot it is when characters consent. In real life and in romance, hearing your partner say yes is far from an awkward moment! The ladies of Quick & Dirty Romance want to see a world where consent is normalized, and empowerment to voice your desires is a turn-on.  This episode is a continuation of the artic...

There is no stopping these ladies! It's our THIRD book release party of 2020 as we celebrate Sarah Smith's impending release, SIMMER DOWN. This rivals-to-lovers food truck rom-com is the Maui vacation you need right now. Join Skye & Sarah as they talk about book boyfriends, food, grief and healing, and of course the happily ever after.  Key Links from this episode: Buy SIMMER DOWN here Support...

Happy 1st birthday to NOT SUITABLE FOR WORK and FAKER ! One year ago, Skye & Sarah met up in Nashville, Tennessee to celebrate both of their book releases and have a blast.  Listen to the ladies discuss the past, present, and future of their romance novelist journeys.  Thank you for your subscribes, your listens, and of course for reading! We couldn't do any of it without you all! Check us on...

Under smoky skies on the West Coast and personal heartache on the East Coast, Sarah & Skye take a moment to chat about their favorite things. From romance to Dolly Parton to flame emoji horror stories, the ladies go deep on what bring them comfort, joy, and inspiration during these trying times.  *Notable Mentions in this Episode* (Books) It Starts With a Kiss ;  A Good Night's Sleep ;  Faker...

Sarah & Skye are back and talking about social distancing and new romances. Do we want to read Zoom love stories? Are romance writers using the pandemic in their new books? What does the state of New York have to say about COVID & safe sex?  Thanks for leaving a review! Be sure to check us out on Twitter & Instagram . Buy our books here & here ! Thanks to all our listeners who shar...

Skye and Sarah chat all about Sarah's new novella, If You Never Come Back. It's available now! Buy it here:  amzn.to/3cFSNz2