Waffle host Arezou is joined by romance author Chloe Angyal — courtesy of Bookmarked and Busy host Ren's bookstore, The Romance Era Bookshop — to discuss Chloe's latest romance novel Pointe of Pride.

They talk enemies-to-lovers, the importance of showing the painful parts of ballet alongside the beautiful ones, writing romance about chronic pain, and why Center Stage is the definitive ballet movie.

CW: pelvic pain, death/injury from fire.

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Summary:

This week Ren is joined by V to talk the Adam Driver Burberry ad, favorite tags, and remaining dedicated to one ship.

Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: The Supreme Leaders Guide, The Prince and the Pegger, Stuck, The Bucket, Better the Devil You Know, Writing on Red Strings

Mind the Tags: monsterfucking, brief mentions of ABO

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Summary:

This week Ren is joined by Sarah to talk about writing Arcane fanfic, historical AUs, and the process of in-depth research

Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: Bella Ragazza | Beautiful Girl, Lover's Carvings, The Lotus and the Sun, The Rapid Imagination of a Lady, The Brat and the Monster, Take Me Out, Shining Under Red Hot Lights

Mind the Tags: Age Gap, Stepparent-type ship, death of family member irl

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Summary:

This week Ren is joined by Tate to talk about the volatility of fandom after The Force Awakens, exploring a queer side of Reylo and his writing process

Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: Aviendha69, Lover's Carving

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Summary:

This week Ren is joined by Megan to talk about Harry Potter fan fiction, Reylo canonverse vs. AUs, her writing process and using real life inspiration.

Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: mzladybird, Electric Feel, Nothing to No One, Party, Vinyl

Sites Mentioned: Harry Potter Sacred Text, Potterless Podcast, Fangasm Podcast

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Summary:

This week Ren is joined by Loki to talk about getting into fanfic via tweet fics, reading published Reylo fics, the Loki fandom,

Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: Are You Satisfied?

Mind the Tags: brief passing mention of ABO

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Summary:

This week Ren is joined by Entropyyy to talk about writing Reylo AUs, her Adam Driver corner at work, and what makes reading fan fiction so accessible.

Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: Kohelet 3:16 (Call Me Cab), Trophy

Mind the Tags: underage daddy kink, underage, breeding kink, dub con, ABO, lactation kink, abortion mentions in regards to fundraising, incest ship (Daemyra specifically),

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Summary:

This week Ren is joined by Michelle to talk finding a community with your online fandom friends, and ASMR and fic .

Authors/Fics/Artists mentioned: Sunshine & City Lights, Repetition, Love You Goodbye, Creep

Mind the Tags: ABO, sugar daddy, darkfic,

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