The Not-So-Romantic Side of Writing Romance | Talk Spicy to Me Ep. 4

Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me: A podcast where two bestselling authors go rogue and talk all things romance: the good, the bad, the unbearably hot, and everything in between. In episode 4, It's Giving Not So Romantic: Bursting the Bubble on how Romantic the writing career is. From the hustle behind the scenes to the friendships (and "mean girl" dynamics) that shape the industry, we're getting real about what it means to be both a writer and a businessperson. We talk about editing, navigating a lack of support from friends and family, deciphering true friends vs. users, and why this industry never stops demanding your hustle. Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me 00:51 – Mother's Day & Golf Trip 06:14 – Spice Report (Med → Hot) 17:40 – Writing (bursting the bubble on how romantic the writing career is) 46:30 – Red/Green Flag: When he spits in your mouth 50:34 – Reader Question: Writing rituals 💬 Got a question you'd like us to answer on the podcast? Submit it here → Send us a voice message on SpeakPipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/TalkSpicytoMe Links Follow us on Instagram: @talkspicytomepodcast Spotify/Apple: @talkspicytomepodcast  Youtube: @talkspicytomepodcast  Connect with the Hosts:  Giana Darling Instagram: @gianadarlingauthor Website: https://gianadarling.com/ Kandi Steiner  Instagram: @kandisteiner Website: https://kandisteiner.com/ Want even more spice? Join us on Patreon for our weekly After Dark bonus episode: plus behind-the-scenes content and unfiltered chats you won't hear anywhere else: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkSpicytoMePodcast Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review: it helps more romance lovers find us!