Cat Wynn and SJ Tilly, romance writers and internet strangers turned friends, take on the romance genre every week in their no filter podcast: Tall, Dark & Fictional. Join us as we crack the spine on this best seller genre to discover what really lies behind the covers of a romance novel. Disclaimer: we swear about books… a lot. Make sure to order Cat Wynn's debut novel PARTNER TRACK! You can find links at www.catwynnauthor.com You can find SJ Tilly at sjtilly.com
…
continue reading
Listen to an excerpt from Cat Wynn's Good Times Only Newsletter. If you want to hear/read more, make sure to subscribe at www.catwynnauthor.substack.com Airplane Games by Cat Wynn is available on Kindle Unlimited now! You can also find her at www.catwynnauthor.com You can find SJ Tilly at www.sjtilly.com You can find Gabby Marie on Instagram at Gma…
…
continue reading
1
S03.E19 - THE LOVE ARCHIVES AND FREE PALESTINE
1:12:07
1:12:07
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Λίστες
Like
Liked
1:12:07
Cat, Gabby, and SJ talk all about their recent contributions to the Love Archives, a romance anthology with proceeds going to Operation Olive Branch. Be sure to pre-order your copy here: https://books2read.com/thelovearchives/ You can find Cat Wynn on most platforms at catwynnauthor and her website www.catwynnauthor.com and her substack www.catwynn…
…
continue reading
1
S03.E18 - JODI ELLEN MALPAS
1:09:48
1:09:48
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Λίστες
Like
Liked
1:09:48
SJ and Cat were so honored to speak with Jodi Malpas on today's episode of TDF! Jodi has been writing romance for over ten years and she brings all her wisdom to this ep. You don't want to miss out! Go check out Jodi at jodiellenmalpas.co.uk You can find Cat Wynn on most platforms @catwynnauthor. Check out Cat's debut workplace romcom PARTNER TRACK…
…
continue reading
A quick little mini episode because Cat released her fish monster romance BREATHLESS! Get it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1RZXH5Q
…
continue reading
The lovely Avery Flynn joins Cat Wynn and SJ Tilly to talk all things romance. Avery has published over forty romance novels! You can check out all things Avery Flynn on her website at https://averyflynn.com/. You can find Cat Wynn on most platforms @catwynnauthor. Check out Cat's debut workplace romcom PARTNER TRACK at www.catwynnauthor.com…
…
continue reading
Sorry about the audio issues! Be sure to read Going Down by Cat Wynn on KU! A trapped Valentine's Day Novella. Cat and Gabby Marie sit down for an improptu recording and a little discussion about just about everything today. We'll be back with regular episodes next week! You can find Gabby Marie @gmarie writes on most platforms and her holiday nove…
…
continue reading
Cat & SJ play the fave game of all romance writers (according to us) would you rather. Tune in for all new questions. And stay for the chat! Happy 2024. Free Palestine. You can find Cat Wynn on most platforms @catwynnauthor. Check out Cat's debut workplace romcom PARTNER TRACK at www.catwynnauthor.com, available where books are sold. Also PRE-O…
…
continue reading
You can't miss this episode! Cat & SJ talk with Chelsea Fagan (you probably know her from any social media platform!) about her romance novel A PERFECT VINTAGE. You can check it out here: https://www.aperfectvintagebook.com/ And you can check out Chelsea's other business here: https://thefinancialdiet.com/ You can find Cat Wynn on most platforms @c…
…
continue reading
1
S03.E12 - ALEX STEED FROM YOU ARE GOOD & THE ICE PLANET BARBARIANS
1:01:47
1:01:47
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Λίστες
Like
Liked
1:01:47
It's time to revisit an icy romance classic with a romance newbie! The much esteemed Alex Steed from the You Are Good podcasts joins Cat & SJ for a hilarious, philosophical, and nuanced conversation about everybody's favorite blue aliens. We would gamble this is probably the best conversation you're going to hear about the Ice Planet series this ye…
…
continue reading
1
S03.E10 - THE SORORITY EXPERIENCE W/ GMARIE
1:00:53
1:00:53
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Λίστες
Like
Liked
1:00:53
We're back, everybody! But this episode is a nonbook nonwriting episode. Gabby Marie from @gmariewrites and Cat Wynn discuss their horrific experiences in sororities in the two-thousands. Check it out if you're interested, but if you're looking for book and writing content, check back next week because we'll be back in action! Find Gabby Marie on T…
…
continue reading
Another Monday another amazing TDF interview: today's ep with MM writer CE Ricci. We talk about Chelsea's path from dark romance to light hockey and hiding your phone to force yourself to reach those wordcounts. Deadline? Who is she? Don't miss this extremely fun episode! You can find Cat Wynn on most platforms @catwynnauthor. Check out Cat's debut…
…
continue reading
Cat Wynn and G. Marie talk about G. Marie's after life transition from unpublished author to publish author. What's changed for her and what is she changing? Also, we do a deep dive talk into sorority life (spoiler: we hated it) and give a quick romance rec as well. Don't miss it! Find Gabby Marie on TikTok and Instagram @gmariewrites and you can f…
…
continue reading
1
S03.E07 - ROMANCE WRITER THERAPY W. ELLIE MAE MACREGOR
1:11:28
1:11:28
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Λίστες
Like
Liked
1:11:28
Listen, we're all going through it. Even if you're not a writer, you can benefit from this episode where @catwynnauthor and special guest host Ellie Mae Macgregor discuss THE REAL things that are blocking us and you from being our true selves and fulfilling our inner creatives. And we have the usual romance talk as well. Now, where shall we begin? …
…
continue reading
@catwynnauthor and @sjtillyauthor talk to the amazing SARA CATE. You know her from SALACIOUS PLAYERS CLUB series and much, much more. We talk all about romance and the uselessness of holding onto shame, and we even get to hear about Sara's upcoming movie deal. You don't want to miss out on this excellent talk! You can find Sara at saracatebooks.com…
…
continue reading
The TDF team welcomes back romance author and Romance in Colour podcaster Tati Richardson! On this episode we celebrate Tati's debut workplace romcom release THE BUILD UP. We also revisit Tati's rapid fire to see what's changed since her last guest spot on TDF and talk all about what it takes to be a romance author. Be sure to pre-order her debut T…
…
continue reading
This episode is about how the sads/childhood trauma have shaped us as writers and influenced us into the romance genre. CW: discussion of parental illness, pet loss, personal traumas. ENJOY! You can find Cat Wynn on most platforms @catwynnauthor. Check out Cat's debut workplace romcom PARTNER TRACK at www.catwynnauthor.com, available where books ar…
…
continue reading
@catwynnauthor and @sjtillyauthor are back with a Host-ful episode to discuss their upcoming releases AIRPLANE GAMES and NERO! This episode is spoiler free but filled with teasers. Also, get to hear the not yet released blurb of AIRPLANE GAMES and a tiny little spoiler about the second cover of the ALLIANCE SERIES. AIRPLANE GAMES is the third in TH…
…
continue reading
If there's one craft book @catwynnauthor always recommends it's this one! SJ and Cat were totally honored to have a chat with Jessica Brody, who's trad published more than twenty novels and wrote the classic Save the Cat Writes a Novel. Don't miss this episode! We discuss the emotional aspects of writing but in a really cool and useful practical wa…
…
continue reading
Hey TDF listeners! Happy 2023! We're back and here's a quick catch up episode with some announcements and some gossip. This episode is just Cat and SJ but we'll be releasing an episode with Saves the Cat Writes a Novel author Jessica Brody soon! It's already been recorded, just not edited yet, sorry about that. But enjoy this catch up. We all get t…
…
continue reading
And that's a wrap folks! Maybe we'll talk again this month, but if we don't, we love you and enjoy the holidays. You can find Cat Wynn on most platforms @catwynnauthor. Check out Cat's debut workplace romcom PARTNER TRACK at www.catwynnauthor.com, available where books are sold. Check out her holiday novellas HOLIDAY GAMES and HOTEL GAMES available…
…
continue reading
1
S02.E49 - KATE FROM ROMANTICALLY INCLINED
1:11:51
1:11:51
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Λίστες
Like
Liked
1:11:51
Today's amazing TDF guest is the romance meme queen herself Kate from Romantically Inclined! Kate is a romance reader, reviewer, and podcaster and all romancelandia expert! She's also funny af and has a wealth of romance knowledge. You don't want to miss this episode with brand new Holiday Rapid Fire questions. You can find Kate on Instagram @roman…
…
continue reading
So, we missed a few PSL's w/ TDF...that's the bad news. But the good news is SJ is back for this episode! Stick around for SJ's answers to our rapid fire Holiday Would You Rather (plus a few extra) and also SJ answers some of the questions that lead to love! We do it for you. Happy Almost December. You can find Cat Wynn on most platforms @catwynnau…
…
continue reading
It's another timely PSL w/ TDF. This episode, @lovemikaylaeve joins @catwynnauthor to talk about American Thanksgiving and what we're looking for both book and writing wise over the winter holiday. You can find Mikayla on most platforms @lovemikaylaeve You can find Cat Wynn on most platforms @catwynnauthor. Check out Cat's debut workplace romcom PA…
…
continue reading
Enjoy your PSL w/ TDF in a timely fashion! This episode, @lovemikaylaeve and @catwynnauthor tackle some of the most controversial holiday would you rather's ever (not really, but let's say for good measure!) Play a long and let us know what your answers are. You can find Mikayla on most platforms @lovemikaylaeve You can find Cat Wynn on most platfo…
…
continue reading
PSL w/ TDF is bright and shiny and right on time. Listen to G.Marie and @catwynnauthor discuss the very vexing dilemma of having your work actually read by other people who have opinions about what they're reading that are totally out of control. Also, Cat gives huge hints about her upcoming 2023 novels. SJ is still out, but she shall triumphantly …
…
continue reading
PSL w/ TDF! But make it night! And make it a mini-sode. SJ is still out sick and we miss, but @catwynnauthor and @gmariewrites answer a few questions from the 36 questions that lead to love! Although not directly related to romance, we still think this is relevant to romancelandia and the romance community because valuing love and relationships is …
…
continue reading
Posting for PSL w/ TDF by the skin of our teeth! We hope you like your coffee late at night because we're back with another episode. SJ is, sadly, still out sick so @catwynnauthor is once again joined by the much esteemed @lovemikaylaeve. We actually talk about romance this episode starting with answering three questions from the NY Times Article T…
…
continue reading
Against all odds, PSL with TDF continues. But fair warning, this episode features VERY little discussion about books or writing. Instead, join @catwynnauthor and @lovemikaylaeve on a journey into the galaxy. Anything goes this ep, don't say we didn't warn you. And please send good wishes to SJ who wasn't feeling well and missed out on this cursed r…
…
continue reading
It's another PSL day with TDF. @catwynnauthor and @sjtillyauthor play THE ROMANCE COVER MATCH GAME, where they try to guess subgenre, heat level, trope, and kink just from the cover of a book. Play along with them and see how you do. You can find Cat Wynn on most platforms @catwynnauthor. Check out Cat's debut workplace romcom PARTNER TRACK at www.…
…
continue reading
Another dollar another day of PSL's with the TDF pod! So, grab your mug of coffee and listen to @catwynnauthor and @sjtillyauthor talk about COMMUNITY in the book world: how you make it, how you grow it, how you become it. Also, stay tuned for a few practical (SJ) and not so practical (Cat) tips for building yourself as a creative. You can find Cat…
…
continue reading
Do you have your PSL prepared to hand out with TDF? Today is a chat episode with Gabby Marie (@gmariewrites) and @catwynnauthor. WARNING: The first nine minutes there is discussion of politics/the intersection of being a writer and politics. The rest of the episode we talk about how awkward it is to be alive in the time of social media while simult…
…
continue reading
PSL w/ TDF for the month of November continues and do we have an AMAZING guest to close out the week with! @catwynnauthor and @sjtillyauthor had the honor to speak with author and podcaster at Fresh Fiction Danielle Jackson on today's episode where talked about fanfiction, Danielle's previous job as a publicist in the publishing industry, cover des…
…
continue reading
1
S02.E37 - VICTORIA WILDER writes HIDE AND PEAK
1:01:22
1:01:22
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Λίστες
Like
Liked
1:01:22
PSL with TDF continues! It's Fall, ya'll. Grab your pumpkin spice latte and have a sit down with TDF every day this week until the end of November. Today's guest is an amazing friend of the pod, reviewer turned writer Victoria (Tori) Wilder @authorvictoriawilder. We talk the ins and outs of the writing community, the stress of feeling like an impos…
…
continue reading
PSL with TDF continues as we release episodes for you to drink your PSL every morning with for the rest of November! Fave pod guest Gabby Marie of @gmariewrites and Cat Wynn sit down to talk about Gabby's new release and DEBUT holiday novella SNOWED IN FLING! Listen if you wanna get philosophical and really dive deep into our psyches, asking questi…
…
continue reading
Welcome to PSL with TDF! For the rest of the month of November TDF will be rapid fire releasing an episode every weekday for the last month of autumn. So grab your PSL and listen to some TDF. You don't want to miss out on this episode! Today Cat and SJ have the pleasure of speaking with one of their fave booksta friends Mikayla! Mikayla is a bookst…
…
continue reading
1
S02.E34 - KELLY REYNOLDS writes MEET ME IN LOS FELIZ
1:07:11
1:07:11
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Λίστες
Like
Liked
1:07:11
A new episode? Is it Christmas? So close. It's holiday novella time! Join @catwynnauthor and @sjtilly as we speak with writer, professor, podcaster, and romance expert extraordinaire Kelly Reynolds from the podcast Boobies & Noobies! We talk about the rise of monster romance, asking ourselves the question: are men the real monsters though? And we l…
…
continue reading
1
S02.E33 - ALICIA THOMPSON writes LOVE IN THE TIME OF SERIAL KILLERS
1:04:59
1:04:59
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Λίστες
Like
Liked
1:04:59
We're back with a big one y'all. The TDF team returns from hiatus with an extra fun talk with the phenomenal Alicia Thompson. Listen to us discuss everything from Paramore to the quandary of trunked manuscripts. Also, it's just a f*cken good time. You can order LOVE IN THE TIME OF SERIAL KILLERS today! And check out Alicia at www.aliciathompsonbook…
…
continue reading
1
S02.E32 - ARE YOU THE PROBLEM OR IS IT YOUR WRITING
1:04:03
1:04:03
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Λίστες
Like
Liked
1:04:03
It's another hostisode with Cat Wynn (@catwynnauthor) and SJ Tilly (@sjtilly)! Cat's been out sick but she's back and SJ has got big writing news! Stay tuned for writing updates, Cat's gaylor/kaylor/tiktok celeb gossip rabbit hole, one sentence writing advice, what we've been reading/watching, and a real quick This or That to wrap it all up. We've …
…
continue reading
@catwynnauthor is still on an editing strike so instead of a lovely, lovely guest episode today, Cat and @sjtillyauthor answer a bunch of ridiculous Bookish Would You Rathers. Honestly, its a lot of fun and you should play along. We'll be sure to post the Would You Rathers in polls on our Instagram because we are benevolent gods indeed and who does…
…
continue reading
1
S02.E30 - WHEN YOU'RE A WRITER AND YOU JUST CAN'T ANYMORE
1:14:35
1:14:35
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Λίστες
Like
Liked
1:14:35
@catwynnauthor and @sjtillyauthor talk about that frustrating and inevitable time in every writer's life: the f*ck it, I can't just do it anymore time. They also discuss ways they strive to show sensitivity to all readers in their books and why FBoy island is a social experiment that makes men tell on each other. As always, please listen, enjoy and…
…
continue reading
1
S02.E29 - ELLIE MAE MACGREGOR AND THE ICE PLANET BARBARIANS
1:09:51
1:09:51
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Λίστες
Like
Liked
1:09:51
It's the most exciting thing you never asked for: @catwynnauthor, @sjtillyauthor and SPECIAL RETURN GUEST Ellie Mae MacGregor @bisexual_booknerd reunite to discuss the big icy blue wave that's rocked the nation: ICE PLANET BARBARIANS by the incomparable Ruby Dixon. It's a freezing cold good time. Don't miss this one. You can find Ellie Mae on insta…
…
continue reading
Today's episode is a very shout-outy episode! Listen to @catwynnauthor and @sjtillyauthor talk about giving away books (even signed copies!), following some great new instagram accounts, and what they're reading and watching now. Plus, some writing updates. You can find Cat Wynn on most platforms @catwynnauthor. Check out Cat's debut workplace romc…
…
continue reading
1
S02.E27 - GMARIEWRITES FINISHES A NOVEL
1:04:13
1:04:13
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Λίστες
Like
Liked
1:04:13
Celebrate good times come on! @catwynnauthor @sjtillyauthor talk with return guest Gabby Marie from @gmariewrites because she finally finished her first novel!!! Fireworks! Confetti! Applause! Listen to a full conversation on how it feels to finally do the damn thing, how it felt during the time when she was doing the damn thing, and what to expect…
…
continue reading
1
S02.E26 - TRILINA PUCCI - can you believe it?
1:15:41
1:15:41
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Λίστες
Like
Liked
1:15:41
The TDF team is a day late on the upload but NOT a dollar short because Trilina Pucci is our guest and she brings a WEALTH of fun and information. Listen up if you want to learn all about the indie publishing biz and have an overall 10/10 time. You can find Trillina @authortrilinapucci and www.trilinapucci.com You can find Cat Wynn on most platform…
…
continue reading
Today it's just @catwynnauthor and @sjtillyauthor on the recording here to tell you to do yourself a favor when it comes to your art and PROMOTE YOURSELF. Also, they talk upcoming books, Christmas novellas and...Easter eggs in their novels. Don't miss out, because it's *just the two of us*. You can find Cat Wynn on most platforms @catwynnauthor. Ch…
…
continue reading
@catwynnauthor and @sjtillyauthor were SO excited to talk with the very dynamic writing duo RL Kenderson on today's pod! You don't want to miss this discussion about their very fascinating and unique writing relationship and also their long standing friendship as well. Hurray! You can find Cat Wynn on most platforms @catwynnauthor. Check out Cat's …
…
continue reading
1
S02.E23 - inspiredtowrite AMIE MCNEE
1:19:12
1:19:12
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Λίστες
Like
Liked
1:19:12
You won't believe it ya'll, but the TDF team had the absolute privilege and honor to speak with the amazing Amie McNee aka inspiredtowrite on today's episode. Get your writing wisdom here! We talk about the importance of finding your true lens through journaling, why it's okay for artists to make money, living well off your art, and much, much more…
…
continue reading
1
S02.E22 - HARLOW JAMES
1:04:31
1:04:31
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Αναπαραγωγή αργότερα
Λίστες
Like
Liked
1:04:31
Listen up for @catwynnauthor and @sjtillyauthor's interview with the fabulous Harlow James. We talk writing schedules, the burden of social media, and have one hell of a time with the rapid fire questions. This is an ep you most definitely don't want to miss!
…
continue reading
Join @catwynnauthor and @sjtillyauthor for their interview with romance aka dirty book writer Sibby Matilde as they discuss her most recent BDSM release NAUGHTY PINES!
…
continue reading
It's just the two of us today! Catch up with the hosts SJ Tilly and Cat Wynn (@catwynnauthor) of the Tall, Dark & Fictional podcast and be our good friend.
…
continue reading