Episode 813: We’re still loving Romantasy

The Blasters & Blades PodcastSpicy Swords & Star-Crossed Hearts: Why We’re Still Obsessed with RomantasyFrom enemies-to-lovers in sprawling fantasy realms to high-stakes political intrigue wrapped in intense slow-burn romance, "Romantasy" continues to dominate the speculative fiction landscape. Far from being a passing fad, Romantasy has redefined modern speculative fiction by placing emotional stakes on equal footing with worldbuilding and magic systems. Is it just a trend, or has it permanently shifted the boundaries of the genre? Join our panel of authors as we dive deep into the allure of fantasy romance, break down its most beloved tropes, and explore why readers—and the publishing industry—can’t get enough. Grab your tea (or potion) & tune in! This was a fun interview, so check it out. Co-Hosts:JR Handley & Jana S BrownWe work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandleyOur LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcastToday's SponsorThe Dark Goddess by Melissa McShane: https://books2read.com/u/bwyopaFollow Cambria Williams on social mediaCambria’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0B9CH3Q9GCambria’s Website: https://www.cambriawilliams.com/Cambria’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CambriaWilliamsAuthorCambria’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cambriawilliams_author/Cambria’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/cambriawilliams_authorFollow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JWJana’s Website: www.opalkingdompress.comJana’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompressFollow Sabine Berlin on social mediaSabine’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sabine-Berlin/author/B07P6FGJNHSabine’s Website: https://www.sabineberlin.com/Sabine’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sabineberlinauthorSabine’s Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WestofthePage/videosSabine’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sabineberlinFollow Teira Wilson on social mediaTeira’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Teira-Wilson/author/B0F9LLDPPVTeira’s Website: https://teirawilson.com/Teira’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorteirawilson/Rejecting The Dragon: https://a.co/d/08XK1h3z#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #podcastersofinstagram #podcastlife #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #WerestilllovingRomantasy #romantasy #CambriaWilliams #LindsayFlanagen #SabineBerlin #TeiraWilson #DietDrPepper #DrPepper #DreamyKnights #HisFairAssassin #RobinLaFevers #OneDarkWindow #RachelGillig #TheBlueSword #RobinMcKinley #FierceHeart #TaraGrayce #RebeccaRoss #DivineRivals #APrinceAmongPirates #KatieAbdou #ParanormalRomance #MindGames #DanWillis #ThisKingdomWillNotKillMe #IlonaAndrews #ArcaneCasebookSeries #Twilight #StephenieMeyer #SunriseOnTheReaping #SuzanneCollins #HungerGames #RejectingTheDragon #TheUnrulyHeartOfMissDarcy #ErinEdwards #AFateInkedInBlood #DanielleLJensen #FourthWing #RebeccaYarros #ThroneOfGlass #ThroneOfGlassSeries #SarahJMaas #ACourtOfThornsAndRoses #ACOTAR #TheSaplingCage #MargaretKilljoy #TheKnaveAndTheMoon #MadMabel #SallyHepworth #EnemiesToLovers #SlowBurnRomance #FantasyBooks #BookPodcast #SpecFiPodcast #SpeculativeFiction #FantasyRomance #BookTok #FantasyReaders #RomanceReaders #BookishCommunity