Take Two: Gummy Bears & Feral Chaos | VPR Takeover with Romance Author, Lucy Wilson-Tagoe

This week, we’re joined by romance author Lucy Wilson-Tagoe, who longtime readers may also know by her pen name Dylan Allen, to talk writing, reinvention, and her newest release, To Catch a Sinner. And because this is What the Smut, we obviously do not stay on one topic for very long. Andddddd we may have forgot to hit the record button... Lucy takes us behind the scenes of her writing process, from plotting complicated stories in spreadsheets to leaving just enough room for the feral chaos to take over. We also talk about the characters who completely hijacked her life, the tiny character details she obsesses over, and why apparently knowing exactly how someone laughs is essential information. Then we dive into To Catch a Sinner, the first book in Lucy’s new romantic suspense duet.  Mary also shares why she immediately thought this story needed to become a miniseries, while Cortney patiently waits for the audiobook (its out NOW) because we all know she is our resident audio girlie.  If you love romance books, romantic suspense, indie romance authors, audiobook romance, friends-to-lovers, morally gray characters, bookish podcasts, author interviews, or behind-the-scenes conversations about writing, this episode is for you. Grab your favorite snacky snack, your beverage of choice, and come hang out while we talk books, writing, side quests, gummy bears, laundry services, and all the chaos in between. And as always, slide into our DMs and tell us what you’re reading, watching, or what completely unhinged thought has been living rent-free in your head this week. Lucy's IG Lucy's Website Lucy's Books . . Apply to be a Guest on our show Sign up for our Substack Newsletter . . Support Our Show (May Include Affiliate Links) Amazon Product Links (Books, Shows, Products mentioned) Sponsorship or Ad Affiliate Inquiries Well Read Candle Company - WhatTheSmut10 saves you $$ Audible Free Trial Kindle Unlimited Free Trial . . Where to Find Us We are the most active on Instagram WhatTheSmutPodcast Mary Send us a voice note Well Read Candle Co 10% Off WHATTHESMUT10 Support the show