Ep. 194: Writing Romantasy with Carissa Broadbent (Writing Masterclass)

Ep. 194: Writing Romantasy with Carissa Broadbent (Writing Masterclass)

March 17, 2026 · 1h 3m · Episode 194

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The episode features a writing masterclass on Romantasy with bestselling author Carissa Broadbent, discussing its elements and sensitive topics.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions of highly sensitive topics, specifically depictions of sexual violence in fiction. If you do not wish to hear this, please skip from 39:54-48:40. Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson & Greta Kelly as they delve into a writing masterclass on Writing Romantasy with bestselling author Carissa Broadbent . During the episode, Carissa opens the door to the heart of romantasy, including what the subgenre is and why it's so immensely popular, romantasy's target audience, organically interweaving romance and fantasy, the importance of characterization in romantasy, sex and the spectrum of spice levels, representations of sexual violence in romantasy and more. NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Carissa. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out part one. 🍄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ PRE-ORDER THE BOOK OF SPORES ANTHOLOGY ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🍄 OUR SPONSOR: FLOUR & FORGE by Herman Steuernagel is The Hobbit meets The Wizard of Oz in a charming, feel-good fantasy adventure. Available now in all formats. Purchase it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ . SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS: Thank you Ian Patterson, Emily Marie Wagner, Herman Steuernagel, David…

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