Words to Avoid in Your Writing

In this episode, we talk about the romance books that inspired us to become authors.

In this week's Love at First Write podcast episode, we’re diving into the art of writing a sexy love interest. From charming characteristics to swoon-worthy dialogue, we’ll break down what makes a love interest irresistible on the page.

In this episode of Love at First Podcast, we're tuning in to a topic every romance reader loves: the unsung heroes of romance novels—the friends. These fictional BFFs aren't just sidekicks; they’re often the heart and humour of the story, adding layers of warmth, comic relief, and wisdom. We’re diving into the unforgettable friends who coax protagonists out of heartbreak, keep them grounded, and sometimes even set up those fated encounters with “the one.” We’ll chat about the traits that make these friends so lovable, the way they enhance the main love story, and how they teach us that sometimes friendship is the first step to romance.

In this episode of Love at First Write, we’re diving into the intricate dance between writers and their reviews. Whether glowing praise or harsh critiques, reviews can be both a writer’s best friend and worst enemy. Join us as we discuss our different approaches to reviews.

In this  Love at First Write episode, we discuss one of the most exciting moments in an author’s journey—book launches! Whether you're gearing up for your debut novel or celebrating the release of your latest masterpiece, we share essential tips to navigate the highs (and challenges) of launch day. Tune in for practical advice, personal stories, and a celebration of the hard work that goes into every book release!Find out more about your hosts:Lucy Mitchell - My best-selling romance, 'The Car Share ‘with Bloodhound books, is out now. Find out more about me -  ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/LucyMitchAuth.⁠⁠  Bettina Hunt - My latest romantic comedy novel, ‘Our Song' is available now from Amazon. ⁠mybook.to/OurSongRomCom  ⁠Find out more about me - ⁠http://author.to/romanticcomedies⁠Lucy Keeling wrote the Just Friends series, with the final version of the series, Just Friends for Now, available from Amazon. ⁠https://bit.ly/3YEqich⁠ Find out more about me - I’m in all the usual places but most often found here:  ⁠https://instagram.com/lucy_k_author⁠ 

In this  Love at First Write episode, we’re joined by the incredible romance author and TikToker Zoe Allison! 📚✨ Zoe writes love stories with powerful heroines and hunky heroes. We dive into her journey from writing swoon-worthy romances to building a thriving community on TikTok.Tune in to hear Zoe talk about her TikTok moments and what inspires her when crafting her sizzling love stories. Whether you’re an aspiring romance writer or a fan of happily ever afters, this episode is a must-listen! ❤️Her new book - 'The Wedding Engagement' is out on 8 October 2024 https://amzn.to/4cXNbiQ

In this  Love at First Write podcast episode, we tackle one of the biggest challenges every writer faces—overcoming writing barriers. Whether it's writer's block, fear of failure, or self-doubt, we all hit obstacles that can stall the creative process. No matter where you are in your writing journey, this episode will inspire you to break free from those barriers and return to telling the love stories only you can create. Find out more about your hosts: Lucy Mitchell - My best-selling romance, 'The Car Share ‘with Bloodhound books, is out now. Find out more about me -  ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/LucyMitchAuth.⁠⁠   Bettina Hunt - My latest romantic comedy novel, ‘Our Song' is available now from Amazon. ⁠mybook.to/OurSongRomCom  ⁠Find out more about me - ⁠http://author.to/romanticcomedies⁠ Lucy Keeling wrote the Just Friends series, with the final version of the series, Just Friends for Now, available from Amazon. ⁠https://bit.ly/3YEqich⁠ Find out more about me - I’m in all the usual places but most often found here:  ⁠https://instagram.com/lucy_k_author⁠ 

This week we are talking to Emma Jackson, author of the Best-Selling A MISTLETOE MIRACLE and co-host of the SFFRomCast, a podcast dedicated to celebrating fantasy and sci-fi romance. Her latest novel is CAREFUL WHAT YOU WITCH FOR, a witchy romcom with a grumpy/sunshine dynamic. If you want to find out more about Emma Jackson - https://esjackson.co.uk Find out more about your hosts: Lucy Keeling - Written the Just Friends series, with the final in the series, Just Friends for Now, available from Amazon. ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3YEqich⁠⁠ Find out more about me - I’m in all the usual places but most often found here:  ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/lucy_k_author⁠⁠  Bettina Hunt - My latest romantic comedy novel, ‘Our Song' is available now from Amazon. ⁠mybook.to/OurSongRomCom  ⁠Find out more about me - ⁠http://author.to/romanticcomedies⁠ Lucy Mitchell - My best-selling romance, 'The Car Share ‘with Bloodhound books, is out now. Find out more about me -  ⁠https://linktr.ee/LucyMitchAuth.⁠  

In this episode, we discuss our overused words and phrases. From "just" to "actually," we talk about why we think these words appear so often and what we do to stop them from reappearing. Find out more about your hosts: Bettina Hunt - My latest romantic comedy novel, ‘Our Song' is available now from Amazon. mybook.to/OurSongRomCom  Find out more about me - http://author.to/romanticcomedies Lucy Keeling - Written the Just Friends series, with the final in the series, Just Friends for Now, available from Amazon. https://bit.ly/3YEqich Find out more about me - I’m in all the usual places but most often found here:  https://instagram.com/lucy_k_author  Lucy Mitchell - My best-selling romance, 'The Car Share ‘with Bloodhound books, is out now. Find out more about me -  https://linktr.ee/LucyMitchAuth.  

In this Christmas special we look back over season 1 of the podcast and talk about our favourite episodes.  Find out more about your hosts: Lucy Mitchell - My debut romance novel, ‘I’ll Miss You This Christmas’ with Bloodhound books is out now. https://geni.us/MissYouChristmas Find out more about me -  https://linktr.ee/LucyMitchAuth    Lucy Keeling - Written the Just Friends series, with the final in the series, Just Friends for Now available from Amazon. https://bit.ly/3YEqich  Bettina Hunt - My latest romantic comedy novel, ‘A Girl Like Me’ is available now from Amazon. mybook.to/AGirlLikeMe  The books we talk about are:          - The Ex-Mas holidays by Zoe Allison          - My Flatmate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine          - The Bodyguard by Katherine Centre           - Attachments - by Rainbow Rowell - A Winter in New York by Josie Silver