Spill the Smut
Where the books are spicy, the conversations are juicy, and the stories rarely fade to black. Each week, I dive headfirst into the delicious world of smut with the people who live and breathe it—authors, creators, and bookish babes who aren’t afraid to spill all the steamy tea. Through interviews and unfiltered chats, I'll explore everything from fan-favorites to behind-the-scenes secrets of the bookish world. This is your weekly escape into the world of steam, swoon and unapologetically bookish.
So get comfy. Pour a drink. And get ready to spill the smut.
Episodes
19 episodes
From Bookstagram To Full-Time Author Assistant with Erin (@sinfulsheves)
What does it really take to keep an author’s world running? We sit down with Erin—aka @SinfulShelves—to unpack the real work of an author PA: building Airtable databases packed with character details and settings, pulling market-ready quotes an...
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Episode 19
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1:36:15
Interview with Author: Laura Bishop
Love, Lies, And A “Fake” AI BoyfriendWhat if the flirty “AI boyfriend” on your phone wasn’t artificial at all? Debut author Laura Bishop joins us to unpack the addictive hook behind Love Me, Stalk Me—a slow-burn, body-positive romance wh...
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Episode 18
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1:12:49
BookTalk: Maas Destruction in the Maas Universe
A Beginner-To-Diehard Tour Of Sarah J. Maas: Where To Start, What To Skip, And Why Throne Of Glass Reignsp.s. this episode is filled with SPOILERS!!The Maas-verse can feel like a beautiful trapdoor—you think you’re sampling a sing...
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Episode 17
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1:06:34
Danger, Desire & Dragons with Rachel Tork
Two creatives walk into a fantasy—with dragons that talk back, gods who meddle, and a forbidden bond that refuses to break. That’s the energy Rachel Tork brings as we explore the making of To Kill A Goddess, a standalone fantasy romance that bl...
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Episode 16
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1:10:43
Interview with Author: Ronnie Mathews
Cozy coastal streets, siblings you’ll swear you’ve met, and a carpenter with a secret dirty mouth—welcome to Sutton Bay. We sit down with author Ronnie Mathews to unpack how a lifelong reader who never planned to publish built a small-town roma...
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Episode 15
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46:35
Interview with Plot Twist Marketing: Alyssa
Want to see what happens when a marketer leaves corporate sameness for the wild, fast world of indie romance? Alyssa, founder of Plot Twist Marketing, shares how she builds custom strategies that actually move books: aligning ads, PR, social, a...
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Episode 14
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48:58
Gothic Grove & Spooky Reads with JA George
Fog, streetlights, and a city that bites back—this one takes you straight into Gothic Grove, where witches and vampires fall hard and break rules even harder. I sit down with JA George, a therapist who writes before sunrise, to trace how a mafi...
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Episode 13
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56:58
Interview with Content Creator: Liz (@thebohobookblogger)
What if your brand felt like a room you actually live in—soft light, a good playlist, books stacked next to lip gloss and a tote that’s seen a few city sunsets? That’s the world Liz built as The Boho Book Blogger, and she’s here to unpack the c...
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Episode 12
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53:54
Books & A Small Press Dream with MK Ahearn
What if the publishing experience felt personal, fast, and genuinely supportive—and the books brought the heat? I sit down with MK Ahearn, the romantasy author behind Broken Flames and the founder of Azala Press, to talk about building a small ...
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Episode 11
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50:17
Interview with Acquisitions Editor: Kelly
Behind the Books: Inside the World of a Publishing EditorEver wondered what it's really like to work in publishing? Spoiler alert: it's not just reading books all day in a cozy armchair. In this episode, I sit down with Kelly, an acquisi...
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Episode 10
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56:58
Behind the Pages with Olivia
Building a Bookish Brand and Navigating ConventionsHow does a passion for reading transform into a thriving business and community? Olivia from Pages and Journeys shares her remarkable journey from bookstagram influencer to Etsy shop own...
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Episode 9
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1:13:25
Interview with Author: R. Phillips
Breaking Hearts with Shakespeare"The Casualty of Us" draws inspiration from Shakespeare's Hamlet, following the journey of Ophelia, a philosophy major beginning her freshman year of college just three months after surviving a kidnapping...
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Episode 8
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49:26
Dark Pages & Safe Spaces with Holly Guy
What happens when the darkest corners of desire meet the written page? Author, Holly Guy invites us into her world of villains who would "burn the whole world down just to turn up the heat."Our conversation with Holly reveals the powerf...
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Episode 7
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49:16
Interview with Author: Nikki Ash
Dark Romance with a Secret Baby TwistEver wondered what happens when you can't find the exact romance novel you're craving? For Nikki Ash, the answer was simple: write it yourself. In this captivating conversation, the USA Today bestsell...
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Episode 6
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1:05:48
Whispering through Time with Genesis
The Evolution of BookstagramThe digital book world has transformed dramatically since its inception, and few people have witnessed this evolution as closely as Genesis, the creator behind Whispering Chapters. Long before BookTok exploded...
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Episode 5
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1:19:02
The Art of Securing Physical ARCs with Lissa
Ever wondered how book influencers get those coveted Advanced Reader Copies months before release? Lissa pulls back the curtain on the mysterious world of ARCs, publisher relationships, and the authentic journey of a multi-genre bookstagrammer....
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Episode 4
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1:13:28
Interview with Author Assistant: Lauren (@lbcreads)
The unsung heroes behind your favorite authors' seemingly effortless social media presence, newsletter magic, and seamless book launches are often their personal assistants—and Lauren represents the gold standard in this demanding profession. I...
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Episode 3
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1:30:55
Reading Between the Sheets with My Roomie
"He understood the assignment," as I welcome my roomie as the first guest on Spill the Smut. The conversation flows effortlessly from the highlights of our week (our recent wedding and Taylor Swift's new album announcement) to the heart of what...
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Episode 2
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39:17
It's Time to Spill the Smut
Welcome to Spill the Smut, where I am tearing down the walls of embarrassment around romance. This podcast creates a judgment-free zone for everyone who loves their books with a side of steam. Each week, I'm sitting down with the fascinating pe...
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Episode 1
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