Let's Talk Romance with Autumn Stone
22 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago -Do you love reading romance? Are you a woman of color who wishes there were more books imagining black women and other women of color as badass MCs, superheroes, or scientists...who could fall in love? Do you wonder if those romances exist? Let's Talk Romance with Autumn Stone not only shares these stories but she speaks with self-publishing authors in romance and lifts the covers so that you can peak underneath to learn about the business of writing in the event that YOU would like to write these stories too.
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Episodes
"If She Says Yes"-A Reverse Age Gap Forbidden Romance with a Black Female Lead
September 05, 2023 11:43 - 6 minutes - 5.07 MBI love this duet so much that I'm re-reading it weeks after I read it the first time! In today's episode of "Let's Talk Romance with Autumn Stone" I share a Reverse Age Gap romance-one of my favorite genres with a forbidden romance trope. I think you'll enjoy this duet as much as I did. No spoilers. Show Notes https://autumnstoneromance.com/reverse-age-gap-forbidden-romance-with-a-black-female-lead
The Perfect Find on Netflix a Review
August 14, 2023 18:29 - 7 minutes - 6.19 MBIf you're thinking about watching The Perfect Find on Netflix-listen to the following short review of the rom-com. Show Notes https://autumnstoneromance.com/the-perfect-find-review
Autumn Stone is Back 2023
August 01, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutes - 8.33 MBI am back after a 3 year hiatus! Listen to the short episode to hear what's coming up. Show Notes https://autumnstone.com/back-to-romance-a-reintroduction-to-autumn-stone
How I'm Rebounding From a Painful 2021
January 04, 2022 15:38 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIt's 2022 and my 2021 book sales and author business didn't go as well as I would have liked. In this podcast episode I talk about how I'm rebounding from what felt like a bad year. Realizing that I'm positioned well for 2022 and some lessons I learned along the way. Show Notes: https://autumnstoneromance.com/rebounding-in-2022
Autumn Stone's 7 All-Time Favorite Books
September 18, 2021 18:31 - 15 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this episode, I share 7 of my all-time favorite self-published books and authors. I read so many books that I have favorites in different spaces and will share those in the future as well. Please note that this list happens to be all interracial romance picks. Show Notes https://autumnstoneromance.com/all-time-favorite-books
How to Stay Motivated as a Romance Author
September 06, 2021 07:00 - 11 minutes - 9.58 MBHaters gonna hate and in the first episode of season 2, I talk about how to stay motivated when people hate on writing romance as a profession. Show Notes https://autumsntoneromance.com/how-to-stay-motivated-as-a-romance-author
Let's Talk Romance-Season #1 That's a Wrap
June 07, 2021 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MBIn the final episode for season #1 of Let's Talk Romance I share when the next season goes live, what I'm working on during the summer and some lessons learned from this project. Show Notes: https://autumnstoneromance.com/season-1-wrap-up
Writing to Market vs. Writing Heart-Driven Books
May 31, 2021 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MBDo you have more than one type of romance that you would like to write? Have you written to market but would like to publish a heart-driven story? This 8 minute episode breaks down why both types of writing have a place in your writing business. Show Notes: https://autumnstoneromance.com/writing-to-market-vs-heart-driven-stories
How to Rebound from Dead Book Sales
May 24, 2021 07:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB2020 was...a dumpster fire. The COVID crisis impacted my creativity, focus and romance writing business. In this episode I share how I plan on rebounding from dead book sales and why it's a challenge I'm excited to work on. Show Notes https://autumnstoneromance.com/dead-book-sales
A Conversation with Author Avery Grey
May 17, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBAt the time of this conversation the world is 7 months into dealing with the COVID pandemic. We're living a crazy half-life that we soon realized would impact everything. Our focus, our health and our plans for our romance writing business. Avery talks about the business of writing, launching a new pen name and shares a lot of romance writing wisdom Show Notes https://autumnstoneromance.com/avery-grey
Do Romance Authors Need a Website?
May 10, 2021 18:49 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBIf you're wondering if you should start an author website, Autumn shares some insight into why this is a good thing to do. She also shares how a website can be leveraged in different ways outside of just selling your books. Show Notes https://autumnstoneromance.com/do-romance-authors-need-an-author-website
A Conversation with Author Kelly Violet
April 12, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBWe recorded this episode during the Fall of 2020. COVID had rocked all of our worlds and for writing creatives COVID was a challenge. Kelly Violet graciously shares her career, her goals, and some unique marketing tips. Make sure to take some notes. Show Notes: https://autumnstoneromance.com/kelly-violet
12 Mistakes that Romance Authors Make That Turn Off Readers
February 08, 2021 19:03 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBI'm a whale reader of romance. In this episode I'm going to share the 12 most common mistakes that I've seen in self-publishing and why they're problematic. I've made some of these mistakes too! By the way, these are mistakes outside of the obvious mistakes around editing. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/mistakes-that-romance-authors-make
Conversation with a Whale Reader: Is Romance Writing Dead?
February 01, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBWhale Readers are what every author looks for. The fan who will read ALL of their works and everyone else's. In this episode I talk about my habits as a whale reader and some things to consider. I also answer the question: Is romance dead-as a genre to write? Show Notes https://autumnstoneromance.com/whale-reader
8 Shows That Validate Your Future Book Idea
January 11, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBAre you trying to figure out how to validate your future book idea? If you're wanting to author a romance featuring at least one (or two) POC leads read on. In this episode I share some shows that will validate your book idea and some tips on how you can figure out if people are interested in the book genre you're interested in. Show Notes https://autumnstoneromance.com/validate-your-future-book
What 2021 Looks Like for Autumn Stone Romance
January 04, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBCan you believe it's 2021? In this episode I share some lessons learned from last year. Key takeaways that I'm paying attention to in my business and some thoughts for those of you looking to grow a business as a romance author. Show Notes https://autumnstoneromance.com/what-2021-looks-like-for-autumn-stone
How to Write Your Books During Chaotic Times
October 05, 2020 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBWriting during a World Wide Pandemic has been challenging. I'll be the first to admit that my romance book writing has suffered because it took awhile for me to get used to what we're dealing with right now and get in the creative zone. If you're struggling with figuring out how to write during chaotic times listen to the following episode for some tips on how to work through it. To Access the Show Notes https://autumnstoneromance.com/how-to-write-your-books-during-chaotic-times
How to Write Your Books During Chaotic Times
October 05, 2020 07:00Writing during a World Wide Pandemic has been challenging. I'll be the first to admit that my romance book writing has suffered because it took awhile for me to get used to what we're dealing with right now and get in the creative zone. If you're struggling with figuring out how to write during chaotic times listen to the following episode for some tips on how to work through it. To Access the Show Notes https://autumnstoneromance.com/how-to-write-your-books-during-chaotic-times
Let's Talk Reverse Harem Romance with Quirah Casey
September 28, 2020 18:52 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBLet's be clear, the conversation that I had with Quirah isn't just about writing female main characters of color in the Reverse Harem space. We talk about finding writing and business opportunities, trusting your gut and creating a writing focused business. To Access the Show Notes https://autumnstonewriter.com/quirah-casey
A Conversation with Romance Author Seyna Rytes
September 21, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBListen to the following conversation with romance author Seyna Rytes. We talk about representation in romance, networking in author fan groups, and the business of writing romance. To Access the Show Notes https://autumnstoneromance.com/seyna-rytes
7 Lies Self-Published Romance Authors Believe
September 16, 2020 21:13 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBAre you a first time romance author? Or, have you been afraid to publish that first book? Maybe you're struggling with imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Listen to the following episode to discover the 7 lies self-published romance authors believe that are keeping them from success. To Access the Show Notes https://autumnstoneromance.com/lies-self-published-authors-believe
Let's Talk Romance
September 06, 2020 18:56 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBWelcome to Let's Talk Romance, a show focused on highlighting people of color in romantic fiction and the authors who write it. To Access the Show Notes https://autumnstoneromance.com/lets-talk-romance