Episode 22: Romance with Adriana Herrera

About this episode

Adriana Herrera joins the hosts to discuss the impact of romance in literature and her experiences with the Heated Rivalry series.

This week, Adriana Herrera - USA today bestselling author, Audie award winner, and a prolific Heated Rivalry fan - joins us to discuss just what makes this series and show so damn good. From the importance of romance as a cultural tentpole, to the episodes and scenes that destroyed her, to the absolute joy of getting to spend a dinner with Rachel, Hudson, Jacob and Brendan - we talk about it all. Warning: very slight spoilers for Project Hail Mary at Books referenced: Chicago Stars Series by Susan Elizabeth Phillips; Jennifer Lynn Barnes Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @looncallpod! Find us on YouTube - @looncallpod! Check us out at www.looncallpodcast.com!

People in this episode

Hosts: Ruby, Ada

Guest: Adriana Herrera

Topics covered

• romance
• cultural significance
• book discussion
• author interview
• series analysis

Keywords

• romance
• Adriana Herrera
• Heated Rivalry
• Project Hail Mary
• Chicago Stars Series
• book discussion
• cultural tentpole

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Heated Rivalry, Project Hail Mary, Chicago Stars Series

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