Date Night Done Right (and Wrong) in Romance with Anna P

We Read Smut: Bookish Conversations for Romance Readers

Ready to turn up the heat on your date nights? In this episode of We Read Smut, Alesia sits down with author Anna P. to discuss the art of crafting the perfect date night in romance novels. They explore why dates are crucial for character development and building intimacy, delve into the elements that make a date truly swoon-worthy, and share some hilarious and cringeworthy date-night disaster stories.

Anna studied journalism and has a Masters in Creative Writing, and a love for music and writing got her jobs with Rolling Stone India and Sony Music, and after a couple of years of selling her soul to advertising, she’s finally following her childhood dream of writing books. She’s currently working as a freelance copy consultant and book editor, while sipping on copious amounts of black tea and white wine.

In this episode, we're discussing:

• The Importance of Dates in Romance: Discover why Anna believes dates are essential for creating believable relationships and building tension, especially in strangers-to-lovers stories.
• Elements of a Perfect Date: Learn about the key ingredients that make a date truly special, including understanding your partner's interests, keeping things casual and pressure-free, and incorporating meaningful conversations.
• Date Night Disasters: Alesia and Anna share their own dating horror stories and discuss red flags to watch out for, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and genuine interest.
• A Sneak Peek at Anna's Cricket Romance: Get excited about Anna's upcoming sports romance featuring a cricketer and learn why she chose this unique setting.

Don’t forget to check out Anna’s new novel, Stumped.

CONNECT WITH ANNA P:

Website

Instagram

THINGS MENTIONED:

Love In Wildes Series by Anna P (Amazon*)

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Capíttulos

1. Introduction to Date Night Disasters (00:00:00)

2. Meet Anna P: Crafting Memorable Dates in Romance (00:00:10)

3. The Love in Wildes Series: Real Stories of Diverse Women (00:01:34)

4. The Importance of Dates in Romance Novels (00:03:03)

5. Creating the Perfect Date Night (00:07:36)

6. Date Night Disasters and Real-Life Inspirations (00:17:53)

7. Exploring Cricket Romance: A New Venture (00:24:41)

8. Conclusion and Where to Find Anna P's Books (00:33:23)