Ep 36: Worldbuilding for Romance

This week you get a masterclass in worldbuilding in a romance novel from expert Leslye while Ines listens in.

We explore how setting is not just the backdrop against which a story unfolds, but a dynamic element that enriches the narrative through its integration of culture, language, and politics.

The discussion reveals how these broader world elements can be strategically used to increase conflicts and strengthen emotions, making the romance more intense and the stakes higher.

Tune in to discover practical tips and insightful strategies on crafting a vivid, immersive world that enhances the romantic journey and captivates readers from the first page to the last.

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BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Lisa Kleypas’ The Wallflowers series: https://amzn.to/3OAdhOI 

A Court of Mists and Fury by Sarah J Maas: https://amzn.to/4iq124W 

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon: https://amzn.to/3VjeDRo

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen: https://amzn.to/3AUlnhW

The Hating Game by Sally Thorne: https://amzn.to/3ZwwOFX 

Fifty Shades of Grey by EL James: https://amzn.to/49doxKj 

The Cupid Guild by L. Penelope: https://amzn.to/4fTxXgk 

Alpha’s Temptation by Renee Rose and Lee Savino: https://amzn.to/4gfyf18

A Heart of Blood and Ashes by Mila Vane: https://amzn.to/3B6IbuN 

 

Get ready for Wolf Rain, coming in 1 week! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/3NswRvq 

 

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Find the hosts online at:

Leslye Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/ 

Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/ 

 

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