{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Anatomy of a Romance Bestseller w\/ Liz Tomforde | 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. In Season 2, Episode 9, the hosts are joined by bestselling romance author Liz Tomforde to break down the anatomy of a bestseller. They also share personal updates, reality TV obsessions, and the importance of author friendships while navigating pregnancy, publishing, and the chaos of a writing career. &amp;nbsp; Liz Tomforde Upcoming Release: In Her Own League https:\/\/liztomforde.com\/in-her-own-league Website - https:\/\/liztomforde.com\/ Instagram - https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/liztomforde.author\/ &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; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; TIMESTAMPS 00:00 \u2013 Welcome to Talk Spicy to Me 01:05 \u2013 Pregnancy updates &amp;amp; baby shower weekend 02:06 \u2013 Prenatal classes and unexpected anxiety 03:07 \u2013 Why friendships matter in pregnancy and writing 04:15 \u2013 Season sponsors: Lena Hendrix &amp;amp; Willow Aster 05:20 \u2013 Surprise guest reveal: Liz Tomforde 17:39 \u2013 The Spice Report 17:45 \u2013 Kandi\u2019s obsession: Below Deck 21:38 \u2013 Giana\u2019s obsession: Bridgerton 25:46 \u2013 Liz\u2019s obsession: Love Is Blind 28:57 \u2013 The Anatomy of a Bestseller 32:49 \u2013 Why characters are the heart of a great romance 37:49 \u2013 Avoiding self-insert characters 38:89 \u2013 Writing empathy into character choices 40:14 \u2013 Purposeful pacing and emotional tension 44:45 \u2013 Building highs and lows in storytelling 46:26 \u2013 Adding compelling elements beyond the romance 51:03 \u2013 Conflict as the \u201cbones\u201d of a bestseller 01:17:50 \u2013 Red Flag \/ Green Flag 01:22:28 \u2013 Reader Question &amp;nbsp; BOOK CLUB PICK Deep Pockets by Nana Malone Tropes for that book: Mafia\/Assassin romance, Best friend's sister, Age Gap, Forced Proximity, Enemies to Lovers Link: https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Deep-Pockets-Forced-Proximity-Romance-ebook\/dp\/B0DDGX814Q Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nanamalonewriter\/ Website: https:\/\/nanamalone.com\/ Join us for the Deep Pockets deep dive on March18th. &amp;nbsp; SEASON SPONSORS 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; &amp;nbsp; &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; WHERE TO FIND EVERYONE Talk Spicy to Me Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/talkspicytomepodcast Spotify\/Apple: @talkspicytomepodcast Youtube: @talkspicytomepodcast &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; HOSTS Giana Darling Intagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gianadarlingauthor Website: https:\/\/gianadarling.com\/ Kandi Steiner Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kandisteiner Website: https:\/\/kandisteiner.com\/ \ud83d\udd25 AFTER DARK (Patreon Exclusive) Want the extended, unfiltered conversation? Each week\u2019s After Dark mini-episode dives deeper into topics we don\u2019t cover on the main feed. Join the Patreon for early access and bonus content: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/c\/TalkSpicytoMePodcast &amp;nbsp; Listen, watch, and don\u2019t forget to subscribe for weekly episodes, author conversations, and honest discussions about romance, publishing, and storytelling craft. ","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\/40372005\/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\/40372005"}