Esme Brett's guest appearances

Esme Brett

Shelf Love: Romantic Love Stories in Pop Culture

Tall, Dark & Fictional

Lisa Kleypas

Ann Aguirre

Kennedy Fox

Rebecca Romney

Kate Clayborn

Emma Barry

Tif Marcelo

Mia Hopkins

Beverly Jenkins

Bree Hill

Kennedy Ryan

Julianna Keyes

Kini Allen

Courtney Milan

Erin Leafe

OwlTail

The TDF team had THE MOST lovely time with Bookstagrammer turned author Esme Brett! Listen in to hear all about the struggle with the algorithm, the power of calling oneself a writer and coming up on good old fashion fanfic writing. Seriously, so much fun. Don't miss out! Follow Esme @feminist_romance on instagram @EsmeBrett on twitter On her blog @ www.feministromance.home.blog Don't forget to pre-order Cat's debut novel HERE - PARTNER TRACK is a fresh, funny rivals to lovers workplace romcom about sleeping with your boss. Lol. You can also find her on her website! www.catwynnauthor.com &amp; www.beatrixsawad.com Music by: Vincent Augustus--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talldarkfictional/message

<p>The TDF team had THE MOST lovely time with Bookstagrammer turned author Esme Brett! Listen in to hear all about the struggle with the algorithm, the power of calling oneself a writer and coming up on good old fashion fanfic writing. Seriously, so much fun. Don't miss out!</p> <p>Follow Esme @feminist_romance on instagram</p> <p>@EsmeBrett on twitter</p> <p>On her blog @ www.feministromance.home.blog</p> <p>Don't forget to pre-order Cat's debut novel <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Partner-Track-Cat-Wynn-ebook/dp/B09DVZK636/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1SS5AXG3HGLLJ&amp;keywords=partner+track+cat+wynn&amp;qid=1641577771&amp;sprefix=partner+track+cat+wynn%2Caps%2C76&amp;sr=8-1" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> - PARTNER TRACK is a fresh, funny rivals to lovers workplace romcom about sleeping with your boss. Lol. You can also find her on her website!</p> <p><a href="https://www.catwynnauthor.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.catwynnauthor.com</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.beatrixsawad.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.beatrixsawad.com</a></p> <p>Music by: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Vincent_Augustus" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Vincent Augustus</a></p>--- <br><br>Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/talldarkfictional/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/talldarkfictional/message</a>

S02.E13 - REVIEWING TO WRITING w/ Esme Brett aka feminist_romance 

Guest: Kennedy RyanWebsite: https://kennedyryanwrites.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kennedyrwritesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennedyryan1/Shelf Love episode 18:  https://shelflovepodcast.com/episodes/season-1/episode-18/kennedy-ryan-minisode-the-ritas-and-breaking-through/Shelf Love episode 28: https://shelflovepodcast.com/episodes/season-1/episode-28/emergency-contact-by-mary-hk-choi-with-guest-kennedy-ryan-longing-connection-and-friendship-as-foundational-to-romance/Cameo appearance from previous episode: Esme BrettNovella mentioned in the episode is out!: Eyes OnTwitter: https://twitter.com/EsmeBrettInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/feminist_romance/Shelf Love episode 4: https://shelflovepodcast.com/episodes/season-1/episode-4/004-brazen-and-the-beast-by-sarah-maclean-guest-esme-brett/Books mentioned:Block Shot by Kennedy RyanBrazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLeanNECRWA Conference info: https://www.necrwa.org/conference/Resources:https://www.theguardian.com/inequality/2017/aug/30/demoted-dismissed-weight-size-ceiling-work-discriminationhttps://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20161130-fat-people-earn-less-and-have-a-harder-time-finding-workhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/241727932_Fat_Shame_to_Fat_Pride_Fat_Women's_Sexual_and_Dating_Experiences

<p><strong>Guest: Kennedy Ryan</strong></p><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://kennedyryanwrites.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kennedyryanwrites.com/</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/kennedyrwrites" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/kennedyrwrites</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kennedyryan1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/kennedyryan1/</a></li><li>Shelf Love episode 18:  <a href="https://shelflovepodcast.com/episodes/season-1/episode-18/kennedy-ryan-minisode-the-ritas-and-breaking-through/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://shelflovepodcast.com/episodes/season-1/episode-18/kennedy-ryan-minisode-the-ritas-and-breaking-through/</a></li><li>Shelf Love episode 28: <a href="https://shelflovepodcast.com/episodes/season-1/episode-28/emergency-contact-by-mary-hk-choi-with-guest-kennedy-ryan-longing-connection-and-friendship-as-foundational-to-romance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://shelflovepodcast.com/episodes/season-1/episode-28/emergency-contact-by-mary-hk-choi-with-guest-kennedy-ryan-longing-connection-and-friendship-as-foundational-to-romance/</a></li></ul><p><strong>Cameo appearance from previous episode: Esme Brett</strong></p><ul><li>Novella mentioned in the episode is out!: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Eyes-steamy-novella-Esme-Brett-ebook/dp/B081921N9B" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eyes On</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/EsmeBrett" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/EsmeBrett</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/feminist_romance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/feminist_romance/</a></li><li>Shelf Love episode 4: <a href="https://shelflovepodcast.com/episodes/season-1/episode-4/004-brazen-and-the-beast-by-sarah-maclean-guest-esme-brett/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://shelflovepodcast.com/episodes/season-1/episode-4/004-brazen-and-the-beast-by-sarah-maclean-guest-esme-brett/</a></li></ul><p>Books mentioned:</p><ul><li>Block Shot by Kennedy Ryan</li><li>Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean</li></ul><p>NECRWA Conference info: <a href="https://www.necrwa.org/conference/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.necrwa.org/conference/</a></p><p>Resources:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/inequality/2017/aug/30/demoted-dismissed-weight-size-ceiling-work-discrimination" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/inequality/2017/aug/30/demoted-dismissed-weight-size-ceiling-work-discrimination</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20161130-fat-people-earn-less-and-have-a-harder-time-finding-work" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20161130-fat-people-earn-less-and-have-a-harder-time-finding-work</a></li><li><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/241727932_Fat_Shame_to_Fat_Pride_Fat_Women's_Sexual_and_Dating_Experiences" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.researchgate.net/publication/241727932_Fat_Shame_to_Fat_Pride_Fat_Women's_Sexual_and_Dating_Experiences</a></li></ul>

024. Body Image in Romance Novels with Kennedy Ryan and Esme Brett

Sarah MacLean

Esme Brett (Feminist Romance) and Andrea discuss Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean, plus-size representation in romance novels, ladies with skillz, and introduce a new game to Romancelandia: Hot Damn/No Ma’am.CW: Discussion of body size from 31:30 - 43:45.--Guest InformationGuest Host: Esme BrettInstagram: @Feminist_RomanceWebsite: https://feministromance.home.blog/Book PickBrazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLeanSarah’s website and links to buyFated Mates Podcast - Definitely check out the Derek Craven (Dreaming of You - Lisa Kleypas) episode which is season 2, ep. 3.ContributorsKassi from Wyoming, Aaliyah from Instagram, @Shannyspants, @Authoralexandraayers, @Now_booking, @RosaMValdez, @HEAApologistLinksMore information about Te reo Māori – the Māori languageTwitter - Men Write WomenFalling Inn Love - Netflix Original MovieBeyond Heaving Bosoms - The Smart Bitches Guide to Romance Novels by Sarah Wendell and Candy Tan.@MyShittyBookstagram - discusses “Romance Fat”I sew my own clothes! Here’s my sewing instagramRebel Lite / Devil in Winter + angsty/problematic heroes: see episode 1Am I The Ashole? Reddit post about an (asshole) who leaves his girlfriend alone at the ER to lift weights at the gymBook Recommendations (Trope Town)Trope: Ladies with SkillzRecommendations:Hate to Want You by Alisha Rai (Contemporary M/F)The Governess Game by Tessa Dare (Historical M/F)The Rogue of Fifth Avenue by Joanna Schupe (Historical M/F)A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole (Contemporary, M/F)A Week to be Wicked by Tessa Dare (Historical M/F)Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik (in the episode I incorrectly say this book is by Ada von Hasenberg, which is the name of the main character) (Space opera, M/F)For fans of Dune + The Fifth ElementListen to: Deltron 3030Lacy Literacy has an amazing blog on STEM heroines in romance Recommended throughout the episode:The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt (Esme’s fave, historical romance, M/F)The Wallflower Wager by Tessa Dare (historical romance, M/F)Cherice Sinclair - recommended “dubious consent” books, if it’s something you’re interested inNew Zealand Romance WritersNatalie Anderson - category romanceEsme’s fave: Pleasured in the Playboy’s Penthouse (Contemporary M/F)Nalini Singh - paranormal romanceLenora Bell - historical romance Featured Romance Novel Book ClubThe Romance Book Club at Word Bookstore in Brooklyn, NYBook Club Page on Word Bookstore’s websiteOrganizer: Maddie CaldwellLocation/Host organization: Word BookstoreWhen: First Saturday of every month, 2:45 pm

<p>Esme Brett (Feminist Romance) and Andrea discuss Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean, plus-size representation in romance novels, ladies with skillz, and introduce a new game to Romancelandia: Hot Damn/No Ma’am.</p><p>CW: Discussion of body size from 31:30 - 43:45.</p><p>--</p><h2>Guest Information</h2><ul><li>Guest Host: Esme Brett</li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/feminist_romance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Feminist_Romance</a></li><li>Website: <a href="https://feministromance.home.blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://feministromance.home.blog/</a></li></ul><h2>Book Pick</h2><ul><li>Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean</li><li><a href="http://www.sarahmaclean.net/brazen-and-the-beast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah’s website and links to buy</a></li><li><a href="https://fatedmates.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fated Mates Podcast</a> - Definitely check out the Derek Craven (Dreaming of You - Lisa Kleypas) episode which is season 2, ep. 3.</li></ul><h2>Contributors</h2><p>Kassi from Wyoming, Aaliyah from Instagram, @Shannyspants, @Authoralexandraayers, @Now_booking, @RosaMValdez, @HEAApologist</p><h2>Links</h2><ul><li><a href="https://teara.govt.nz/en/te-reo-maori-the-maori-language/print" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More information about Te reo Māori – the Māori language</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/men_write_women?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter - Men Write Women</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falling_Inn_Love" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Falling Inn Love</a> - Netflix Original Movie</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001NLL66M/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond Heaving Bosoms - The Smart Bitches Guide to Romance Novels</a> by Sarah Wendell and Candy Tan.</li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/myshittybookstagram/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MyShittyBookstagram</a> - discusses “Romance Fat”</li><li>I sew my own clothes! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamandreamartucci/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Here’s my sewing instagram</a></li><li>Rebel Lite / Devil in Winter + angsty/problematic heroes: <a href="https://shelflovepodcast.com/episodes/season-1/episode-1/episode-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see episode 1</a></li><li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/d6nxeo/aita_for_leaving_my_girlfriend_alone_in_the_er_to/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Am I The Ashole? Reddit post</a> about an (asshole) who leaves his girlfriend alone at the ER to lift weights at the gym</li></ul><h2>Book Recommendations (Trope Town)</h2><p>Trope: Ladies with Skillz</p><p>Recommendations:</p><ul><li><a href="http://www.alisharai.com/book/hate-to-want-you/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hate to Want You</a> by Alisha Rai (Contemporary M/F)</li><li><a href="http://tessadare.com/bookshelf/the-governess-game/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Governess Game</a> by Tessa Dare (Historical M/F)</li><li><a href="http://www.joannashupe.com/flv_portfolio/the-rogue-of-fifth-avenue/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Rogue of Fifth Avenue</a> by Joanna Schupe (Historical M/F)</li><li><a href="https://alyssacole.com/books/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Princess in Theory</a> by Alyssa Cole (Contemporary, M/F)</li><li><a href="http://tessadare.com/bookshelf/a-week-to-be-wicked/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Week to be Wicked</a> by Tessa Dare (Historical M/F)</li><li><a href="https://www.jessiemihalik.com/book/polaris-rising/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik </a>(in the episode I incorrectly say this book is by Ada von Hasenberg, which is the name of the main character) (Space opera, M/F)<ul><li>For fans of Dune + The Fifth Element</li><li>Listen to: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deltron_3030_(album)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deltron 3030</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="https://lacyliteracy.com/2017/05/25/100-stem-heroines-in-romance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lacy Literacy has an amazing blog on STEM heroines in romance</a><br/> </li></ul><p>Recommended throughout the episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.elizabethhoyt.com/books/elizabeth-hoyt-books/the-princes-trilogy/the-raven-prince/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt </a>(Esme’s fave, historical romance, M/F)</li><li><a href="http://tessadare.com/bookshelf/the-wallflower-wager/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wallflower Wager by Tessa Dare</a> (historical romance, M/F)</li><li><a href="https://cherisesinclair.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cherice Sinclair</a> - recommended “dubious consent” books, if it’s something you’re interested in</li></ul><p>New Zealand Romance Writers</p><ul><li><a href="https://natalieandersonbooks.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Natalie Anderson</a> - category romance</li><li>Esme’s fave: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6315839-pleasured-in-the-playboy-s-penthouse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pleasured in the Playboy’s Penthouse </a>(Contemporary M/F)</li><li><a href="https://nalinisingh.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nalini Singh</a> - paranormal romance</li><li><a href="http://lenorabell.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lenora Bell</a> - historical romance</li></ul><p> </p><h2>Featured Romance Novel Book Club</h2><p>The Romance Book Club at Word Bookstore in Brooklyn, NY</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.wordbookstores.com/romance-book-group" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book Club Page on Word Bookstore’s website</a></li><li>Organizer: Maddie Caldwell</li><li>Location/Host organization: Word Bookstore</li><li>When: First Saturday of every month, 2:45 pm</li></ul>

004. Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean with Esme Brett