The most listened to romance novel podcast, Fated Mates is co-hosted by bestselling author Sarah MacLean and romance critic Jen Prokop. Weekly episodes include romance novel read-alongs and lively discussions of the work of the genre, highlighting the romance novel as a powerful tool in fighting the patriarchy…with absolutely no kink shaming.
https://fatedmates.net/episodes/
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 15 days 7 hours 13 minutes
episode 38: S03.32: You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria: A Textbook for Human Relationships
Sarah and Jen love this book!
episode 36: S03.30: A Matter of Class by Mary Balogh: It's Grown Up!
Sarah and Jen get back on track.
episode 35: 302.29: Your Romance Questions Answered
Sarah is *still* on deadline (WE KNOW), but we’re answering your questions about romance novels, publishing, writing and more. In this episode, we’re talking about stand-alone romance series, heroes who do bad stuff, Jane Austen, cover reveals and more.
episode 34: S03.28: What makes a Romance Novel a Romance Novel?
Sarah and Jen answer a fundamental question.
episode 33: S03.27: Retellings in Romance Novels with Kate Clayborn
We are joined by the fabulous Kate Clayborn — the first in the Fated Mates five-timer club! — to talk about about retellings in romance and to celebrate the launch of her new book, Love At First, which you can get wherever books are sold. We talk about the difference between retellings and homages, about Shakespeare and mythology and retellings of classic texts versus modern ones. And of course, we fill your TBR.
episode 31: S03:25: The Blackout Billionaires by Naima Simone: They actually do it in the foyer.
Jen and Sarah tone it down after Derek Craven Day
episode 30: S03.24: It's Derek Craven Day and We're Going Through Some Things
Happy Derek Craven Day!