It need not be Valentine's Day to talk writing romance; it just worked out that way this time! In this episode, guest co-host Sarah Smith and r.r. campbell take on the challenges of writing romance with either a capital or lower-case R. 

Topics discussed include favorite romance tropes, how to tease a budding romance, writing sex scenes, consent, and general characterization.

On Writing Your Passions with Joanna Hathaway – Writescast 076

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