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Ep 607: The Healing Power of Smut: From Pastor to Spicy Pen, Amy W. Vogel's Empowerment Journey.

Guest Bio:

Amy W. Vogel is an author who writes about feminine empowerment, spicy reverse age gap romance, historical fantasy with romance, urban fantasy with romance, and she's a coach for women authors. She's a former pastor and shares her transformative journey from being a pastor to writing spicy romance. She shares about her venture into spicy storytelling and writing books.

Find more about Amy here: https://www.amywvogel.com/

Books: Feminine Rising (affiliate links) https://amzn.to/42OoKSy

The Assist: A Spicy Soccer Romance https://amzn.to/3RWQU7K

Teleosis https://amzn.to/3ENSwxI

Summary:

Join Ruan Willow as she dives deep into a spicy conversation with writer Amy W. Vogel, a former pastor turned author, about the transformative journey of embracing sexuality and the healing power of smut in literature. Amy shares her unique experiences navigating the complexities of faith, femininity, and freedom, all while exploring the world of romance and erotic fiction. Together, they discuss the importance of female voices in writing, the liberation that comes from owning one's sexuality, and how the act of reading and writing can serve as a powerful tool for healing and empowerment. Get ready for a candid discussion filled with laughter, insights, and plenty of spicy revelations!

Timeline:
00:00 - Amy W. Vogel used to be a pastor
04:06 - Do you do more non fiction or do you do some fiction
06:31 - Sport themed book
07:06 - So what is it do you think that is healing about either reading or writing
12:58 - People are trying to censor the spicy romance that people want to read
17:16 - When I first started this podcast, I wasn't very judgmental, but now I'm even less so
20:27 - What do you think about the fact that there are no female voices in the Bible
26:56 - 67% of self published authors are female and most are romance writers
32:00 - So I'm working on my sixth book and it's actually speaking of the Bible
36:59 - Part of being a human is her sexuality and having sex
41:21 - Romance bookstores are popping up all over the place owned by women
45:11 - You don't immediately have to dive into dark erotica
49:04 - A woman wrote a book about how to strengthen your vagina during sex Bel Di Lorenzo wrote The Goh!dess Method

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Quotes from Amy:
"The healing for me is... whatever you decide to choose to do with that history allows you to either stay stuck or move forward."

"Pleasure is our birthright. We have been given that gift as women."

"If you want to explore, start slow and just have fun."

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Episode 605: A Stranger Seduced Me Right in Front of My Husband, and We Both Liked it, an erotic fiction story, erotica, smut, with a little bit of erotic romance tossed in! This was a fan request! Give me your request and I'll write it and narrate it on the podcast!

Miranda and Luke are heading to her BFF'S wedding, and as they are joined at their table by a sexy stranger, their night, and their marriage, is forever changed. The sexy stranger, Curt, takes an interest in Miranda, and he sets his hooks into her. As the evening progresses, his passes at Miranda advance and she can't resist his sexual charms, when things get hotter than they expected, Miranda runs off to cool down in the bathroom. What happens in the bathroom leads to all three being satiated in new and exciting ways. Their sex life will be forever changed for the better!

Tropes: Stranger hookup sex, public sex, sexual sharing, heightened desires from fulfilling hidden dark desires, love, sexuality

Enjoy this erotic storytelling and erotic audio, and let it heat up your night and knock your socks off! Get your self care here, and pay attention to your sexual wellness. Sexual health is a part of your mental health, don't ignore it! Smut fiction is healing! Enjoy!

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Season 5, Episode 610: Love, sex, and sexuality are the most essential topics to explore in storytelling!

Meet Olive Spencer:

I’m Olive Spencer, and I write smut. Not just any smut; the kind of smut you have to read one-handed, with a glass of water beside the bed. The kind that leaves you sweating, panting, and begging for more. When you pick up one of my books, you can expect spice, spice, and more spice! When I’m not writing, I’m watching hockey and talking smack online, listening to country music, or taking photos with any camera I can find. I am not a Gemini vegetarian, but I am a fan of all things Reese Witherspoon, and I can quote Sweet Home Alabama by heart.
Author Website: http://www.olivespencer.com
Author Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ospencersmut
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ospencersmut/
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ospencersmut
X/Twitter: https://x.com/misskmagpie

**From Pen Names to Steamy Stories: A Journey into Erotic Romance Writing**

Step into the sultry world of erotic romance as author Olive Spencer shares her fascinating journey from writing under her real name to embracing a pen name for exploring spicier themes. Discover how she navigates the delicate balance between plot and intimacy, crafting stories that keep the "door open" in romance while maintaining engaging narratives.

Learn about her unique writing process, from wearing red lipstick and lighting candles to creating specialized playlists that set the mood. Olive reveals her current projects, including a 35,000-word novel with three prequels and a steamy retelling of "Sweet Home Alabama" set in Colorado.

The episode also dives into the business side of erotic romance, covering everything from ghostwriting experiences to audiobook production challenges. Get insights into building an author platform, managing reader expectations, and the importance of exploring themes of love, sex, and sexuality in storytelling.

Ready to heat up your writing journey? Listen to this episode for an unfiltered look into the world of erotic romance writing!

Key Takeaways:

• The authors embrace their identity as "professional smut writers" and the joy of exploring taboo themes in their storytelling.
• They discuss the importance of balancing plot and intimacy in their erotic romance novels.
• The authors share their writing processes, from "pantsing" to "plotting," and the continuous learning and growth required in their craft.

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