Unfiltered Romance Nights
Welcome to Unfiltered Romance Nights - a podcast for readers who prefer spicy stories and twisted tropes.
We're your hosts, Marjorie and Kolleen, two moms obsessed with reading and discussing dark romance. We first crossed paths as members of our favorite writers' ARC & Street Teams - and have been book besties ever since.
Every Wednesday, we interview authors and share our genre recs & reviews. So if you're into taboo tales and unhinged chats, come spend the night with us.
Unfiltered Romance Nights
Willow Aster Interview
In this fun and heartwarming episode of Unfiltered Romance Nights, Kolleen and Marjorie sit down with USA Today bestselling author Willow Aster to chat about her newest release Wicked Love, her journey as a writer, favorite characters, spicy scenes, and even dream Netflix adaptations! Willow, known for her swoony, heartwarming, and unforgettable love stories, shares behind-the-scenes insights into her writing process, her inspiration for beloved characters, and the magic of creating romances that stick with readers long after the last page. From hilarious side stories to deep bookish discussions, it’s a feel-good conversation you won’t want to miss!
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Meet Willow Aster and intro to her writing journey
00:04:00 - Dark romance and needing lighter reads
00:08:00 - Writing routines and word count goals
00:11:00 - Diving into Wicked Love and reading order tips
00:13:00 - Inspiration behind Becca’s character in Wicked Love
00:18:00 - Hallmark vibes—but spicier
00:21:00 - Where new readers should start with Willow’s books
00:27:00 - Dream adaptations for Willow’s books
00:30:00 - Tropes Willow hasn’t written yet (but might!)
00:34:00 - Physical books vs eBooks talk
00:36:00 - Discrete covers and funny bookshelf stories
00:38:00 - Upcoming signing events and stress-free bookstore signings
00:41:00 - Indie bookstores and future event hopes
00:42:30 - Wrapping up and manifesting Netflix deals
Learn more about Willow Aster:
Instagram: @willowaster
Twitter (X): @WillowAster
Facebook: Willow Aster Author Page
Official Website: www.willowaster.com
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