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Ep.14 Romance Novels Explained
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Ever been confused by the acronyms HEA, H/h, or BBW when finding a romance novel to read? Don't know what a cinnamon roll hero is? And is Nicholas Sparks a romance author? (No. He's not.) Your questions about romance novel terminology and romance categories are answered in this episode.
This one's for readers and writers. So, take a listen. This may help you find (or create) your next book boyfriend.
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Chapters
1. Ep.14 Romance Novels Explained (00:00:00)
2. Why this episode? (00:01:51)
3. What is a romance novel exactly? (And why isn't Nicholas Sparks or Romeo & Juliet romance?) (00:04:40)
4. What is women's fiction (or chick-Lit) and why is it not romance? (00:09:34)
5. A look at romance from 2 angles: Character and relationship (00:16:34)
6. Character Acronyms explained (00:18:58)
7. Hero Personality Types: Alpha, Beta, Cinnamon Roll (00:26:22)
8. Heat Levels Explained (Sweet, Steamy, Erotic, etc.) (00:29:37)
9. Romance Categories (paranormal, BDSM, MC, romcoms, and others) (00:41:42)
53 episodes
Manage episode 424677653 series 2812854
Ever been confused by the acronyms HEA, H/h, or BBW when finding a romance novel to read? Don't know what a cinnamon roll hero is? And is Nicholas Sparks a romance author? (No. He's not.) Your questions about romance novel terminology and romance categories are answered in this episode.
This one's for readers and writers. So, take a listen. This may help you find (or create) your next book boyfriend.
Click here to send us a Text about weekly episodes!
Get "Star Date" for free when you subscribe to the Nerdy Romantics Newsletter:
Go to https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/subscribe/
Stay in touch with Nerdy Romantics Podcast
- Go to https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes
- Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter.
- Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
Chapters
1. Ep.14 Romance Novels Explained (00:00:00)
2. Why this episode? (00:01:51)
3. What is a romance novel exactly? (And why isn't Nicholas Sparks or Romeo & Juliet romance?) (00:04:40)
4. What is women's fiction (or chick-Lit) and why is it not romance? (00:09:34)
5. A look at romance from 2 angles: Character and relationship (00:16:34)
6. Character Acronyms explained (00:18:58)
7. Hero Personality Types: Alpha, Beta, Cinnamon Roll (00:26:22)
8. Heat Levels Explained (Sweet, Steamy, Erotic, etc.) (00:29:37)
9. Romance Categories (paranormal, BDSM, MC, romcoms, and others) (00:41:42)
53 episodes
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