{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Meet Cutes &amp; First Impressions | Talk Spicy to Me","description":"Welcome back to Talk Spicy to Me: The podcast where two bestselling romance authors go rogue and talk all things romance: the good, the bad, the unbearably hot, and everything in between. &amp;nbsp; In Season 2, Episode 5, hosts Giana Darling and Kandi Steiner catch up on life updates, celebrate major career milestones, and dive deep into one of the most important (and underrated) moments in romance writing: The Meet Cute! &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udcac Got a question you\u2019d like us to answer on the podcast? Submit it here \u2192 Send us a voice message on SpeakPipe: https:\/\/www.speakpipe.com\/TalkSpicytoMe &amp;nbsp; 00:00 \u2013 Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me 01:23 \u2013 Life updates &amp;amp; Kandi\u2019s 10-year publishing anniversary 03:03 \u2013 Why authors struggle to celebrate success 05:56 \u2013 Season sponsor spotlight: Willow Aster &amp;amp; Lena Hendrix 10:35 \u2013 Valentine Vaults: favorite Valentine\u2019s Day memories 15:12 \u2013 Why your partner should also be your best friend 17:47 \u2013 Generational shifts in parenting &amp;amp; partnership 19:06 \u2013 What is a \u201cmeet cute\u201d? 23:29 \u2013 How meet cutes shape a story from page one 26:47 \u2013 Tips for writing a strong meet cute 35:54 \u2013 Favorite meet cute examples in romance 46:40 \u2013 Writing exercise: crafting your meet cute 49:32 \u2013 Sponsor spotlight: Jessica Prince 51:14 \u2013 Red Flag \/ Green Flag: Insta-love 59:03 - Reader Question: What\u2019s your favorite part about being an author? &amp;nbsp; BOOK CLUB PICK A.L. Jackson From Here to Eternity (Moonlit Ridge, Book 1) Link: https:\/\/geni.us\/FHTEAmznOP Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/aljacksonig Website: https:\/\/www.aljacksonauthor.com\/ Join us for the From Here to Eternity discussion on February 18th. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; SEASON SPONSORS Jessica Prince Beautifully Broken Pieces Link: https:\/\/geni.us\/BeautBrokenPieceebook Website: https:\/\/authorjessicaprince.com\/ &amp;nbsp; Lena Hendrix Chasing the Sun (Star Harbor, Book 1) Link: https:\/\/geni.us\/chasingthesun1 Website: https:\/\/www.lenahendrix.com\/ Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/authorlenahendrix &amp;nbsp; Willow Aster What It Takes (Windy Harbor Series, Book 2) Link: https:\/\/geni.us\/WhatItTakes Website: https:\/\/www.willowaster.com\/ Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/willowaster\/ &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; WHERE TO FIND EVERYONE Talk Spicy to Me Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/talkspicytomepodcast Spotify\/Apple: @talkspicytomepodcast Youtube: @talkspicytomepodcast Hosts Giana Darling Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gianadarlingauthor Website: https:\/\/gianadarling.com\/ &amp;nbsp; Kandi Steiner Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kandisteiner Website: https:\/\/kandisteiner.com\/ &amp;nbsp; AFTER DARK (Patreon Exclusive) Want the uncensored conversation? This week: Reality TV Join the Patreon for bonus episodes, extended conversations, and exclusive content:https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/c\/TalkSpicytoMePodcast &amp;nbsp; Listen, watch, and don\u2019t forget to subscribe for weekly episodes, author conversations, writing advice, and unapologetically honest romance talk. &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Talk Spicy To Me","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/593995","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40053345\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40053345"}