SFF Addicts
Adrian M. Gibson, M.J. Kuhn and Greta Kelly
Ep. 194: Writing Romantasy with Carissa Broadbent (Writing Masterclass)
MAR 17, 202662 MIN
Ep. 194: Writing Romantasy with Carissa Broadbent (Writing Masterclass)
MAR 17, 202662 MIN
Description
<p><strong>TRIGGER WARNING:</strong> This episode contains discussions of highly sensitive topics, specifically depictions of sexual violence in fiction. If you do not wish to hear this, please skip from 39:54-48:40.</p><p>Join co-hosts <strong>Adrian M. Gibson </strong>&<strong> Greta Kelly </strong>as they delve into a writing masterclass on <strong>Writing Romantasy</strong> with bestselling author <strong>Carissa Broadbent</strong>. During the episode, Carissa opens the door to the heart of romantasy, including what the subgenre is and why it's so immensely popular, romantasy's target audience, organically interweaving romance and fantasy, the importance of characterization in romantasy, sex and the spectrum of spice levels, representations of sexual violence in romantasy and more.</p><p><strong>NOTE:</strong> This is part two of a two-part chat with Carissa. Click <a href="https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/sff-addicts/episodes/Ep--193-Carissa-Broadbent-talks-The-War-of-Lost-Hearts--Hybrid-Publishing--Marketing--More-e382f53" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a> to check out part one.</p><p>🍄 <a href="https://the-book-of-spores-a-fungal-sff-anthology.pledgebox.com/preorder" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>PRE-ORDER </strong><em><strong>THE BOOK OF SPORES</strong></em><strong> ANTHOLOGY</strong></a> 🍄</p><p><strong>OUR SPONSOR:</strong></p><p><strong>FLOUR & FORGE</strong> by Herman Steuernagel is The Hobbit meets The Wizard of Oz in a charming, feel-good fantasy adventure.</p><p>Available now in all formats. Purchase it <a href="https://hermansteuernagel.com/products/flour-forge" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>.</p><p><strong>SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS:</strong></p><p>Thank you Ian Patterson, Emily Marie Wagner, Herman Steuernagel, David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Christopher R. DuBois, Luke A. Winch and GavinGuile for supporting us on Patreon at $10+.</p><p><strong>SUPPORT THE SHOW:</strong></p><p>- <a href="http://patreon.com/sffaddictspod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Patreon</a> (bonus episodes, author readings and more)</p><p>- Rate and review the show</p><p>- Share it with your friends</p><p><strong>EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:</strong></p><p><a href="https://[email protected]/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://[email protected]/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">[email protected]</a></p><p><strong>ABOUT OUR GUEST:</strong></p><p><strong>Carissa Broadbent </strong>is the bestselling author of The Crowns of Nyaxia series and The War of Lost Hearts series. Her latest release is Mother of Death & Dawn, which you can purchase <a href="https://carissabroadbentbooks.com/books/mother-of-death-and-dawn/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</p><p>Find Carissa on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carissabroadbentbooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@carissabroadbent" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Carissa-Broadbent/author/B01N1NMBV6" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://carissabroadbentbooks.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">her personal website</a>.</p><p><strong>ABOUT OUR HOSTS:</strong></p><p><strong>Adrian M. Gibson</strong> is the author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3PHpwtw" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Mushroom Blues</a>.</p><p>Find Adrian on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adrianmgibson/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a><a href="http://amazon.com/author/adrianmgibson" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a> and <a href="https://adrianmgibson.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">his personal website</a>.</p><p><strong>M.J. Kuhn</strong> is the author of<a href="https://www.amazon.com/M-J-Kuhn/dp/1982142154/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> Among Thieves</a> and Thick as Thieves.</p><p>Find M.J. on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mjkuhnbooks/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mjkuhnbooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://www.mjkuhn.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">her personal website</a>.</p><p><strong>Greta Kelly</strong> is the author of <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-queen-of-days-greta-kelly" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Queen of Days</a>, The Frozen Crown and The Seventh Queen.</p><p>Find Greta on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gretakkelly/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://gretakkelly.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">her personal website</a>.</p><p><strong>FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:</strong></p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/SFFAddicts" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Linktree</a></p><p><strong>MUSIC:</strong></p><p>Intro: "<a href="https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/42726095-grid-80s-synthwave-electronic" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Into The Grid</a>" by MellauSFX</p><p>Outro: “<a href="https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/141376336-galactic-synthwave" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Galactic Synthwave</a>” by Divion</p><p><strong>AD ATTRIBUTION:</strong></p><p>- Music: "<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/fantasy-dreamy-childrens-epic-fantasy-438106/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Epic Fantasy</a>" by kornevmusic</p><p>- Video provided by client</p>