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Who Asked Us?
Storm Navarro and Jolene Navarro
We are Storm Navarro and Jolene Navarro and this is The Unsolicited Opinions of Two Romance Authors. Every Sunday morning.
Blue-Collar vs. White-Collar: episode 1.18
This week, mom and I get into what kinds of careers a romance author can give their heroes/heroines. Whether it's being in charge, behind a desk, or working with their hands!
May 24, 2021
39 min
Procrastination station: episode 1.17
Ironically, I procrastinated editing today's episode! LOL. Mom and I discuss HOW we procrastinate, WHY we procrastinate, and ways we can beat it. Say no to writer's block!
May 16, 2021
40 min
Mothers: episode 1.16
This one goes out to all the moms out there. By blood or in spirit. We love you and we see you. We also talk about mothers in Romance novels! Single mothers make great heroines. What do you think? Happy Mother's Day!
May 9, 2021
36 min
Sports in Romance: episode 1.15
Are you ready for this? Welcome to the JAM! Come on and SLAM! Just kidding. But seriously! Sports and romance?? Who knew that was a popular genre in romance novels? Today mom and I talk about the heroes and heroines that are written into sport romances. Do you have a favorite athlete that make a good hero/heroine?
May 2, 2021
43 min
Movement & Creativity w/ Lyssa: episode 1.14
As writers, we do A LOT of sitting. In this episode, mom and I discuss the affects that has on our physical and mental health. With special guest Lyssa, who explores the topic as both an experienced dancer and professional flexologist. 
Apr 25, 2021
1 hr 31 min
Plotting vs Pantsing: episode 1.13
Are you a plotter? Do you write by the seat of your pants? Or do you do a bit of both? In this episode, we talk about the different processes in which a writer actually writes their story! 
Apr 18, 2021
55 min
The Importance of Community: episode 1.12
Writing can be a solitary endeavor. We delve into our own minds to find that creativity, that imagination, that muse. It is our art. But we don't have to do it alone! Some writers find critique groups. Some writers host writing sprints and brainstorming sessions. In today's episode, mom and I talk about our own groups and how creating community can help the writing process.  
Apr 11, 2021
44 min
Top Ten Female Celebrities; episode 1.11
"I am a woman / Phenomenally / Phenomenal woman / That's me." -Maya Angelou. Last time we did our top ten favorite male celebrities. So this time, we wanted to celebrate female celebrities we look up to. Did we forget any good ones? Let us know if you agree with our lists, or if you have female icons of your own that we didn't mention!
Apr 4, 2021
50 min
Top Ten Male Celebrities: episode 1.10
Hugh Jackman. Idris Elba. Tom Hardy. Jason Mamoa. What do these dream boats have in common? Probably how obsessed we are with them. Come suffer an hour of me and my mom listing off our top male celebrities. Do you agree with us? Are we totally wrong? Did we forget someone?? (WINSTON DUKE, FORGIVE ME!)
Mar 27, 2021
1 hr
Man's Best Friend (and Other Furry Creatures): episode 1.9
Woof! Today mom and I talk about animals! The pets we love to have and the critters we love to write about. Especially how animal characters can be utilized in good romance novels. 
Mar 21, 2021
50 min
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