Crafting Gothic Romance, Romantasy, and the Art of Erotic Storytelling with Author Nikki Flynn

Ep 549: Crafting Gothic Romance, Romantasy, and the Art of Erotic Storytelling with Author Nikki Flynn.Exploring the Depths of Romantasy with Author Nikki Flynn. Join Ruan Willow as she delves into the imaginative world of author Nikki Flynn, a versatile writer whose works span the genres of fantasy, horror, and romantasy. In this episode, Ruan and Nikki discuss the intricacies of writing across genres, the importance of subverting tropes, and the creative process behind Nikki's latest projects, including her modern gothic romance, "Wanting Fangs: A Modern Gothic Romance" (excerpt at the beginning of the episode). Find it on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited (affiliate link, podcast may receive commissions on sales, thank you for the support!) https://amzn.to/3PdJfQZNikki shares her journey from avid reader to author, highlighting the influence of her academic background in psychology, philosophy, and criminology on her writing. Discover how Nikki weaves complex characters and unexpected plot twists into her stories, crafting narratives that challenge conventional storytelling.Explore the role of erotic elements in Nikki's work, her approach to character development, and the challenges of balancing fantasy and romance in her novels.Whether you're a fan of vampires, werewolves, or intricate world-building, this episode offers a captivating look into the mind of a talented author.00:00:28 - Nikki Flynn writes against expectations with subverted tropes or underutilized situations00:02:26 - One easy way to promote your work is to make it easy for yourself00:04:31 - Your book has erotic elements00:08:21 - Main love interest or like love interests00:13:27 - Tell us about your favorite character though. Sebastian's teenage son Gideon00:14:27 - What brought you to wanting to add some erotic elements to the story00:22:02 -teenage son does most of his meddling through texting00:23:52 - She started writing as a child and then expanded into multiple genres00:29:52 - You'll end up a villain in a book.00:30:31 - I got the idea for modern Gothic romance from a dream00:36:40 - You would really have to work to make it stay serious at that point00:38:42 - Do you tend to start with your characters or your plot idea first when writing00:45:01 - Do you find that your writing and reading tastes align00:49:40 - Do you experience writer's block00:55:27 - There are so many different ways people write when they're writing00:58:37 - Sometimes there's a typo in a story or a book01:00:12 - So what are you working on now that you can share with people01:11:29 - Do you think jargon dictates the genre of the book when writing intimate scenesheadliner appConnect with Nikki: https://nsflynnwriter.wixsite.com/nikkiflynn https://bsky.app/profile/flynnbulwinter.bsky.socialRuan's ARC Romantasy The Siren Who Couldn't Sing https://booksirens.com/book/S9V46LO/QZKZJU1 Support the show Subscribe for exclusive episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1599808/subscribeSign up for Ruan's newsletters: https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillowhttps://linktr.ee/RuanWillowI Dare You book https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/idareyouthesaturdaysexchallenge