The Dark Side: Dark Romance and Why We Write It

“It's just how you're wired, it's as simple as that.” — Shane Starrett Shane and Eris discuss dark Romance and why we read and write it. What constitutes ‘dark Romance’ in relation to other Romance tropes and genres? Why the stigma around Romances with dark themes, and what effect does it have on readers and authors? What impact do book retailers have on the availability of these stories? Plus: The Great Trigger Warning Discussion. Eris will rant, but probably not about what you’d think! ___ Finally, we take listener feedback, and we would LOVE to hear from you! If you have questions, comments, or just something random to say, please drop us a note on any of our podcast sites, or our Facebook or Twitter pages!  If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NSFW-Romance-Authors-Behind-the-Scenes-117064086837074 You can follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RomanceNsfw Or you can email us at [email protected] This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Audio/Video Production by Eris Adderly.