Summary:

Backstage with the Book Babes podcast episode 10.

In this episode the Book Babes chat with fellow sports romance author Stef CR. It was fantastic getting to know her and learning all about her journey from hockey romance to tennis and her upcoming MM pickleball romance novella, Dill-lightful. She told us all about her writing process and vibes, where she gets her inspiration, and her interest in focusing on female athletes in her future books. We also got down and dirty into the origin story of Sports Romance Con, and what it’s like planning an event of this scope with two other amazing authors. This epic book signing event is going into its second fabulous year and Book Babe Alby will also be attending. She also told us about quitting her corporate job to go full time as an author, and we love seeing author’s dreams come true like this. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we loved recording it with her.

Music by Christopher Tallon

About Our Guest:

Project leader by day, romance author by night, Stef C.R. lives in West Michigan with her husband and not one, not two, but three cats.

When she's not working or writing stories, she spends her time reading fantasy and romance, endlessly cheering on the Red Wings, Charles LeClerc, and listening to Noah Kahan.

You can find Stef CR at the link below:

https://www.hopp.bio/stefwritesstories

Keep Up With The Book Babes:

Social Media: Backstagewiththebookbabes

Email: backstagewiththebookbabes@gmail.com

Links & Guest Author Applications: linktr.ee/backstagewiththebookbabes

Find Alby Blake & Her Unique Sports Romance Books:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_alby_blake/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alby_blake

Website: www.lovelunapress.com

Find Nikki Jewell & Her Spicy Contemporary Romance:

Social Media: @nikkijewell_books

Website: authornikkijewell.com

Event Links: ://linktr.ee/nikkijewellbooks

Summary:

Join The Book Babes as we chat with small town romance author Sienna Mills about her journey into the world of romance writing, discussing her inspirations, the charm of small town settings, and the importance of community among authors. Learn about her debut full-length novel, The Principal Project, and discover how she creates engaging small town rom-coms filled with Easter eggs, spice, and relatable characters. She reflects on her book launch experience, the role of ARC readers, and her plans for future projects, all while emphasizing the significance of reader engagement and feedback. Sienna also touches on her writing process, the challenges of balancing family life with her writing career, and her excitement for upcoming works that explore new tropes and themes.

We had a fantastic and very fun chat with Sienna, and hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

Takeaways:

Journey to publishing a debut novel

Creating engaging small town rom-coms

Building and marketing a book series

Using Easter eggs and layered details in books

Effective strategies for ARC campaigns

Music by Christopher Tallon

About Our Guest:

Sienna Mills lives in Atlanta, Georgia, where she spends most of her time dreaming up her next book boyfriend and the woman he’s obsessed with. If she isn’t writing, she’s with her family.

To connect with Sienna, follow her on social media:www.siennamillsromance.com

Instagram: @siennamillsromance

Get The Principal Project: https://www.amazon.com/Principal-Problem-Sienna-Mills/dp/B0G52B7H3V

Keep Up With The Book Babes:

Social Media: Backstagewiththebookbabes

Email: backstagewiththebookbabes@gmail.com

Links & Guest Author Applications: linktr.ee/backstagewiththebookbabes

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_alby_blake/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alby_blake

Website: www.lovelunapress.com

Find Nikki Jewell & Her Spicy Contemporary Romance:

Social Media: @nikkijewell_books

Website: authornikkijewell.com

Event Links: ://linktr.ee/nikkijewellbooks

Summary:

In this episode The Book Babes have a chat with the amazing Aubrey Taylor. She writes romance in a variety of genres including sports, small town, and cowboy romance. We chat about all things author life including her 2000’s CW TV show inspiration, wildly varied playlists, and some real life inspiration. She shares info about her baseball romance series, her co-authored cowboy romance series, and her amazing supportive family. There was definitely laughter and some shenanigans, but if you love our chaotic vibes then we know you’re going to love Aubrey.

Takeaways:

• Aubrey Taylor is an indie romance author who writes in a variety of subgenres

• Her writing origin story started in the fanfiction space

• She’s got some majorly rabid fans who even get tattoos inspired by her books

• Aubrey creates her own branding and social media herself

• Creating a safe space for her readers is very important to her

• She’s got her own found family in the writing community

• Her spice levels vary by book and depend on her characters and their stories

• She’s got an amazing, supportive family

• Empowering women in sports in the real world and in fiction is crucial

Music by Christopher Tallon

About Our Guest:

Aubrey Taylor is a 33-year-old mom living in chilly Canada with her two kids and wonderful husband. Raised by Dean Winchester, Percy Jackson, and horror movies. She's a loud, nerdy, sarcastic lover of stories. Her favourites always include chosen families and adventure. With massive emotions of her own, she puts her entire heart into her characters and stories.

Here’s where to find Aubrey:

Website: https://www.aubreytaylorauthor.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aubreytaylorauthor/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1007852113638005

Find her books on Amazon and KU here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Aubrey-Taylor/author/B0BKLPNN4Z?

Keep Up With The Book Babes:

Social Media: Backstagewiththebookbabes

Email: backstagewiththebookbabes@gmail.com

Links & Guest Author Applications: linktr.ee/backstagewiththebookbabes

Find Alby Blake & Her Unique Sports Romance Books:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_alby_blake/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alby_blake

Website: www.lovelunapress.com

Find Nikki Jewell & Her Spicy Contemporary Romance:

Social Media: @nikkijewell_books

Website: authornikkijewell.com

Event Links: ://linktr.ee/nikkijewellbooks