The Rise of Monster Romance

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In this episode of 'Write Out Loud,' hosts Matt and Christina delve into the world of monster romance, focusing on Ruby Dixon's popular 'Ice Planet Barbarians' series. Christina shares her journey from skepticism towards sci-fi and fantasy to becoming an avid reader of the blue alien romance series. They discuss the trend's explosion on BookTok, the appeal of escapist fiction in turbulent times, and the significance of well-developed stories with intriguing characters. The conversation also touches on writing techniques for successful series and anticipates future episodes featuring potential interviews with Ruby Dixon and her team.

The article mentioned in the episode: "Falling for a Minotaur" - The Cut

00:45 Introduction to Write Out Loud
01:04 Alliteration Introductions
01:41 Diving into Blue Aliens in Romance
02:13 Romance Industry Insights
02:48 Fantasy and Sci-Fi Preferences
04:49 Discovering Ice Planet Barbarians
08:10 Monster Romance Phenomenon
12:33 Ruby Dixon's Writing Techniques
14:46 The Appeal of Monster Romance
25:35 Conclusion and YouTube Channel Announcement

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