Send us Fan Mail🎧 Get a FREE 30-Day Audible Trial Want to listen to more romance books without adding to your already unhinged TBR? Try Audible free for 30 days and get access to thousands of audiobooks — perfect for commuting, cleaning, or your daily hot girl walk.👉 Start your Audible Free 30-day Trial hereIn this special bonus episode of What the Smut Are You Talking About, Cortney sits down with bestselling romantasy author Carissa Broadbent alongside returning guest Larissa for a deep dive into writing, publishing, and the magic behind some of today’s most beloved fantasy romance books.Known for hit series like Crowns of Nyaxia and The War of Lost Hearts, Carissa shares the real story behind her indie author journey—from posting early stories online to building a loyal readership and becoming one of the biggest voices in romantasy today.We talk about everything from writing craft and worldbuilding to the pressure of publishing, the reality of being an indie author, and why finishing your first book matters more than making it perfect.Carissa also gives incredible advice for aspiring authors, opens up about her creative process, and shares the hilarious reality of writing research (yes… including Googling how many severed hands fit in a crate).If you love romantasy, fantasy romance books, indie author journeys, or behind-the-scenes writing advice, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and plenty of laughs.This podcast description may include affilaite links that will earn the creator a small commission.You can find Carissa's books here.Carissa on InstagramLarissa on InstagramSupport the show