Episode 22: Trying to Sound Sexy: What Romance Narration Is Really About

Send us Fan Mail What makes a romantic scene genuinely sexy in audio? For me, it begins with character. What does this person want? What are they afraid to reveal? What changes between these two people because of this encounter? What it doesn't involve is heavy breathing and trying to sound "seductive." In this episode, we look briefly at the history of romance, from Jane Austen and the rise of modern commercial romance to ebooks, indie publishing, and BookTok. I also discuss how ...