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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Sarah is anonymous, please do not out her.

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