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Talk Spicy To Me

Giana Darling, Kandi Steiner

Booking Overview

An interview-led romance publishing and reader-culture show hosted by two bestselling romance authors, typically featuring external bestselling romance authors discussing craft, publishing careers, genre trends, and the business of books. Suitable agency clients include established or rising romance authors, audiobook and publishing experts, and authors with distinctive expertise in areas such as romantic suspense, world-building, or indie-to-traditional publishing; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need meaningful genre credentials or a strong publishing-industry perspective.

Metrics

Episodes: 29

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 573 subscribers

Instagram: 106.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

jess@honestfiction.club

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Host

Giana Darling - Bestselling romance author and co-host focused on romance writing, publishing, and the reader community.

Kandi Steiner - Bestselling romance author and co-host focused on romance writing, publishing, and the reader community.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Bestselling romance authors or publishing professionals with demonstrated expertise in romance writing, genre craft, audiobooks, marketing, or the author business.
Required Achievements:  
New York Times or USA Today bestseller status, Major publishing deals, Successful indie-to-traditional publishing careers, Demonstrated audiobook or book-marketing results

Recent Guest Discussions

Amy Daws - Romance Audiobooks, Dual Versus Duet Narration, Production Costs, Narrator Casting, Rights, Royalties, Audiobook Marketing, And Indie Publishing.

Catherine Cowles - Romantic Suspense, Plotting, Red Herrings, Villains, True-crime Research, Career Milestones, Publishing Boundaries, And Indie Versus Traditional Publishing.

Ava Rani - World-building In Romance, Immersive Settings, Series Development, Sensory Detail, Research, Editing, And Genre-specific Storytelling.

Recent Topics

Romance, Publishing, Writing, Audiobooks, Book Marketing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Talk Spicy To Me
:

Why Cozy Romance Is Taking Over w/ Laurie Gilmore | Talk Spicy to Me

September 09, 2026

For the Season 3 finale of Talk Spicy to Me, bestselling romance authors Giana Darling and Kandi Steiner are joined by #1 New York Times bestselling author Laurie Gilmore, creator of the beloved Dream Harbor series and The Pumpkin Spice Cafe. Laurie takes us behind the scenes of her newest release, Big Bad Wolf, a cozy paranormal romance with Little Red Riding Hood vibes, werewolves, slow burn tension, and a few more red flags than readers might expect from Dream Harbor. We're also diving int...

What NO ONE Tells You Before Becoming an Author | Talk Spicy to Me

September 02, 2026

What do we wish someone had told us before becoming authors? In Season 3, Episode 8 of Talk Spicy to Me, bestselling romance authors Giana Darling and Kandi Steiner get candid about the realities of building a writing career - from finding your author brand and marketing your books to handling bad reviews, creative burnout, writer's block, and the pressure that comes with turning your passion into a business. Whether you're an aspiring author, indie author, or longtime romance reader curious ...

Romance Audiobooks: What Readers & Authors NEED to Know ft. Amy Daws | Talk Spicy To Me

August 26, 2026

How much does it really cost to produce a romance audiobook and why has duet narration become so popular?  In Season 3, Episode 7 of Talk Spicy to Me, bestselling authors Giana Darling and Kandi Steiner are joined by New York Times bestselling romance author Amy Daws to talk all things audiobooks. From dual vs. duet narration and $10K+ production costs to narrator casting, audiobook rights, royalties, and marketing, they're pulling back the curtain on a side of publishing readers rarely see. ...

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Frequently asked questions

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Talk Spicy To Me
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How do I get in touch with Talk Spicy To Me?

Talk Spicy To Me is hosted by Giana Darling and Kandi Steiner. Its publicly listed email is jess@honestfiction.club. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Talk Spicy To Me?

The publicly listed email for Talk Spicy To Me: jess@honestfiction.club.

How many listeners does Talk Spicy To Me have?

Podseeker estimates Talk Spicy To Me reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Talk Spicy To Me?

Talk Spicy To Me typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Bestselling romance authors or publishing professionals with demonstrated expertise in romance writing, genre craft, audiobooks, marketing, or the author business. Common among recent guests: New York Times or USA Today bestseller status; Major publishing deals; Successful indie-to-traditional publishing careers. Recent guests include Amy Daws, Catherine Cowles, and Ava Rani.

How hard is it to get booked on Talk Spicy To Me?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Talk Spicy To Me cover?

Recent episodes cover Romance, Publishing, Writing, Audiobooks, and Book Marketing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

jess@honestfiction.club

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