Spill The Spice Podcast

What happens when you sit down with a literary agent to talk publishing and end up talking about motherhood, romance, taking risks, the realities behind success, and everything in between?
You get a very Spill the Spice conversation. 🌶️
This week, Veronica & Lizzy are joined by Angie, founder of Lunar Literary Agency, for an honest look behind the curtain of the publishing world.
Angie shares her journey from editing more than 200 books to launching her own literary agency, why she believes in nurturing an author’s career rather than simply representing a book, and what writers should know about querying, rejection, trusting their creativity, and finally having the courage to hit send.
We talk about the parts of publishing that don’t always make the highlight reel, the pressure to succeed, competition in the literary world, championing diverse voices, balancing motherhood with building a career, and why every author-agent relationship looks a little different.
And because this is Spill the Spice, we don’t stay strictly in the publishing lane. 😂 We get into romance, emotional connection, the stories that stay with us, self-expression, the changing landscape of literature, and what it means to take a chance on yourself and your work.
We first met Angie at Villains & Vixens a year ago, making this conversation feel especially full-circle. Now we finally get to sit down, spill the publishing spice, and introduce you to the woman behind Lunar Literary Agency. 🌙
Whether you’re staring at a finished manuscript wondering if it’s good enough, already navigating the publishing world, or simply love hearing what happens behind the scenes of the books on your shelf, this episode is for you.

🌙 Learn more about Lunar Literary Agency:
https://lunarliteraryagency.com/

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Sometimes the only way to find out what your story can become is to give it the chance. ✨

This week, we’re joined by Inez Ocon, author of the Shattered Queens series, for a conversation that goes far beyond dark romance.
We dive into the inspiration behind her emotionally powerful stories, writing trauma with authenticity, breaking generational cycles, body image, self-acceptance, mental health representation, and creating heroines who prove that being shattered doesn’t mean being broken.
Of course, we couldn’t resist talking about the spice too! From unforgettable quotes to the chemistry between her characters, we cover everything readers love about the Shattered Queens world.
If you’ve ever found healing through a story, connected with a character who felt real, or believe romance can be both emotionally powerful and incredibly spicy, this episode is for you.

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What was your favorite moment from today’s episode? 👇

This week we’re joined by USA Today bestselling author Bailey Hannah, the mind behind the beloved Wells Ranch series! 🤠🌾
From writing her first drafts on her phone to building one of romance’s favorite cowboy universes, Bailey shares the story behind her journey as an author, the inspiration for Wells Ranch, and why authentic, messy characters are at the heart of everything she writes.
We dive into:
The real-life inspiration behind Wells Ranch
Writing wherever inspiration strikes (yes, even on her phone!)
Tackling trauma, healing, and difficult topics in contemporary romance
Building unforgettable cowboys and emotionally complex heroines
Character development, reader connections, and how stories evolve in unexpected ways
Why Bailey hopes readers finish her books feeling hopeful

Of course, we couldn’t resist talking about our favorite Wells Ranch moments, behind-the-scenes writing secrets, and the scenes readers can’t stop talking about.
Whether you’re already a Wells Ranch fan or looking for your next cowboy romance obsession, this conversation is packed with laughter, honesty, and plenty of bookish goodness.
Grab your favorite drink, settle in, and come spill the spice with us.

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We’re back after a month away with our Spice Stack Challenge check-in!
June didn’t exactly go according to plan, but we still made our way through some incredible reads, found a few new favorites, and (of course) added even more books to our ever-growing TBRs.
In this mini episode, we’re sharing what we finished, what we’re still working through, our standout reads of the month, and whether our TBR challenge was actually a success… or just another excuse to buy more books.
Join us for a cozy catch-up before we jump back into our regular episodes!
📚 Featured reads include:• Anathema by Keri Lake• Brutal Serpent by Kate Raven• The Off-Campus series by Elle Kennedy• The Bourbon Boys series by Victoria Wilder• His Grace, The Duke by Emily Rath• Silver Elite by Dani Francis
…and more!

Because let’s be honest… buying books and reading books are still two completely different hobbies. 🌶️📖

This week, we’re diving into the Sentient Object Holiday Series, a collection of romance novellas featuring everything from bathtubs and books to rubber duckies, white t-shirts, light bulbs, mountains, and more. Yes, really.
We discuss our favorites, rank the stories, debate which object romances were surprisingly believable, and try to explain these books with a straight face. Along the way, we chat about curiosity, imagination, self-discovery, and why sometimes the most unexpected stories end up being the most memorable.
What surprised us most wasn’t the premise. It was how much heart, humor, creativity, and genuine charm each story contained.
We expected to have favorites. We did not expect to fall a little bit in love with every single story in the series.
Join us for one of the funniest, most chaotic, and unexpectedly wholesome episodes we’ve recorded in a long time.

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