Ep. 17: "A Little Buzzed: Exploring Self-Love with Alys Murray

What happens when desire refuses to behave? Liana De La Rosa joins us to talk about her first contemporary novel Mutual Discord, the expectations we place on women, friendship, and the little details that make characters feel real.  

Just when you think you have it all under control, a werewolf on a motorcycle comes into your life and turns it all upside down (because of course he does).  Author Avery Flynn joins us to talk about her new book Hexy Beast, and whether true love is fated or an uncontrollable beast of its own.

Why are hockey players all the rage in romance? What is it we love about men in skates? And seriously... why is hockey so hot? Author Lana Ferguson joins us to talk about The Final Score, where a sunshine pro hockey player and a grumpy grad student discover there may be a lot more below the surface. We talk hockey, mental health, the surprising sexiness of enthusiastic consent, and why stories about love never get old.

Former teen pop star? Check. Complicated crush? Check. Emotional identity crisis? Definitely. Rachel Lynn Solomon joins us to talk about her latest romance and why becoming yourself can be the greatest love story of all.

Why are we drawn to reading about stories that would terrify us in real life?  New York Times bestselling author Brynne Weaver joins us to talk about dark romance, desire, vigilante killers, and why the things that scare us in real life can become irresistible in fiction.

Author Emma Alban joins us to talk about her latest book Like in Love with You, a sapphic rivals-to-lovers regency romance that begs the question: What if Cady and Regina just kissed? (IYKYK)

Why has female desire always been treated like something dangerous? From the story of Lilith to the vampire brides of Dracula, we've been taught to fear women who want. Today, female desire - and the fear of expressing it - are still powerful drivers in modern storytelling.    In this episode, #1 New York Times bestselling author, Scarlett St. Clair joins us to talk about breaking that cycle through fantasy and fairy tales. 

With toys, boys, me-time, and a few extra batteries, Alys Murray joins us to talk about her latest rom-com A Little Buzzed and to celebrate love in all forms.  

In this special episode Allie and Gideon narrate an original meet-cute to life written by Kate Cole as a love letter to romance lovers and listeners everywhere.  Happy Valentine's Day!  xoxo Zipless

Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone are best friends who realllly know how to celebrate Christmas - and each other.  Writing partners for over a decade, Julie and Sierra join us to talk about late night writing sessions, spicy love in Christmas Notch, and their upcoming release Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl. (Oh, and pie. Lots and lots of pie.)