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  • Writing Heat Level 3 When You’re Filipino

    Writing Heat Level 3 When You’re Filipino

    #RomanceClass Podcast
    #RomanceClass Podcast
    Writing Heat Level 3 When You’re Filipino
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    Intro

    RomanceClass Community Heat Levels

HEAT LEVEL O
No sex on or off the page

HEAT LEVEL 1
Off-page sex mentioned in story

HEAT LEVEL 2
At least one "Closed door" sex scene

HEAT LEVEL 3
At least one "Open door" sex scene

HEAT LEVEL 4
Explicit erotic romance with HEA/HFN

    Hi, everyone and welcome to the #RomanceClass Podcast. #RomanceClass is a community of Filipino authors of romance in English, the readers of the books, and fellow creatives who help us make the stories we love. This is our podcast’s fifth season and we will continue to talk about romance themes, tropes, media, with authors, readers, and fellow creatives. This season we will be exploring topics that influence what we consume and what we create, as Filipinos. On every platform, Filipinos are a huge segment of romance media on the consumer and creator side, but who thinks of us and what we need as creators and the audience? Tayo-tayo rin lang, friends. The #RomanceClass Podcast is produced by Tania Arpa and Mina V. Esguerra.

    Before we start we would like to remind everyone to subscribe to our channel on YouTube. Head over to kilig.pub/youtube, hit the subscribe button, and also click on the bell to be notified when a new video is coming up. My name is Mina V. Esguerra, my pronouns are she/her, and I’m hosting the episode today. 

    This episode is called Writing Heat Level 3 or writing on-page sex, When You’re Filipino. On the panel and contributing to this episode are romanceclass authors, who are Filipino romance authors, who have written and/or edited sex scenes in romance books. 

    Yes, Filipino authors write romance novels with sex scenes. It’s not just our community that does this, but there are published Tagalog romance novels and erotic fiction imprints that have been doing this for years. If you expand your definition of Filipino romance to serial fiction and fan fiction, there would be even more. But there’s a persistent misconception among readers, writers, and the academe that we don’t write sex and you can tell right away who actually isn’t reading romance when you hear them say that. We write it, it’s in published work, but the publishers don’t talk about it or market it because even if they’re willingly making money from it, they’re not always ready to defend it. 

    What we end up with is knowledge about sex scenes in romance that pretty much stays within writing communities and is difficult to then react to and learn from. And also difficult to find what’s excellent if this is the kind of thing you want to read. 

    In RomanceClass we as a community decided that a romance book was going to have certain elements, but sex would not be a required element. We have a heat level scale that ranges from 0 which means no sex on or off the page, to 4 which is erotic romance, and only one author has written. We’ve found it helpful as authors and readers to determine where in the scale our book is, and marketing and selling it accordingly. 

    Today we will be talking to authors who write Heat level 3, ask them about how they feel about writing it, and how readers have responded to their work.

    Host

    Panel

    Got questions? Ask them on the live chat during the stream or tweet @romanceclassbks .

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    This episode was recorded and streamed live on 28 May 2022 over YouTubeTwitter and Facebook. If you’d like to watch the entire stream, check out the video below. If you prefer to listen to the edited audio, you can do so on Spotify or your favorite podcatcher.

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  • Our K-Pop Influences

    Our K-Pop Influences

    Season 4
    Season 4
    Our K-Pop Influences
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    Join romance authors Mina V. Esguerra, Chi Yu Rodriguez, Tara Frejas, Jay E. Tria, Katt Briones, Six de los Reyes, and Danice Mae P. Sison as they discuss how k-pop and k-dramas influenced their fiction.

    Hosts

    Cast

    • Katt Briones
    • Danice Mae P. Sison
    • Six de los Reyes

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    This episode was recorded and streamed live on March 27, 2021 over YouTube, Twitter and Facebook. If you’d like to listen to the entire stream (it’s a few minutes longer than the audio of the podcast episode), check out the video below.

    Subscribe to the #RomanceClass Podcast (and the official podcast newsletter) to get new episodes as soon as they’re available:

  • The Tropetastic Kindness Bundle

    The Tropetastic Kindness Bundle

    Season 4
    Season 4
    The Tropetastic Kindness Bundle
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    The #RomanceClass podcast had a tropetastic launch for season four with the launch of a short story anthology: The Tropetastic Kindness Bundle. It’s an anthology of romance stories written by #RomanceClass authors — and all proceeds of the sale will go to good causes such as disaster relief and livelihood programs for women and vulnerable communities.

    Host:

    • Mina V. Esguerra

    Mina V. Esguerra “Pleasure to Meet You” (Trope: Minor Celebrity)

    Guests:

    • 00:00 – Intro
    • 01:05 – #Tropetastic2021
    • 01:27 – Subscribe to the podcast
    • 02:09 – Carla de Guzman and Dawn Lanuza
    • 10:00 – The KiligCast Newsletter
    • 10:39 – Angel C. Aquino, Suzette de Borja, Georgette S. Gonzales
    • 20:28 – Subscribe to the Podcast
    • 21:45 – Katt Briones and Jay E. Tria
    • 29:53 – Pahabol – Mina V. Esguerra “Pleasure to Meet You”

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    Subscribe to the #RomanceClass Podcast (and the official podcast newsletter) to get new episodes as soon as they’re available:

  • Keep the Faith – Chapter 7

    Keep the Faith – Chapter 7

    Season 3
    Season 3
    Keep the Faith – Chapter 7
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    Buy the book: Keep the Faith by Ana Tejano

    For Season Three of the #RomanceClass podcast, we’re bringing you the full, unabridged audio narration of Keep the Faith by Ana Tejano , one chapter a week. The narrator for Chapter 7 is Jade Albert.

    Subscribe to the #RomanceClass Podcast to get new chapters as soon as they’re available: Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts. You may also use the RSS feed for your podcatcher of choice.

    Follow Ana Tejano on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Her website is at anatejano.com .

    Follow Jade on Instagram, Twitter and Soundcloud.

    Subscribe to the #RomanceClass Podcast to get new chapters as soon as they’re available: Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts. You may also use the RSS feed for your podcatcher of choice.

    Sponsor

    Kiss and Cry (Six 32 Central #2) by Mina V. Esguerra

    Buy it here!

    Kiss and Cry by Mina V. Esguerra

    Calinda met Ramirez when she was 20 and he was 22. She was the rising star of women’s skating, and he was the superstar forward of men’s hockey. Her parents and coach were against their relationship, and because Calinda wanted to prove that no hot guy would ever distract her from her dream, she chose skating over him–and also avoided him all together.

    Ten years later, they meet again as gold medalists and prominent sports advocates, still single and undeniably attracted to each other. It’s still not a good time for them, because Ramirez is retiring from hockey and moving back to the United States. Calinda doesn’t do relationships, really, and proposes they use his final three weeks in Manila to explore what might have been, and do all the things they wish they’d done (there’s a list!). Then he can leave for good, and they can both move on with their lives without this one regret.

    Buy it here!

    Subscribe to the #RomanceClass Podcast to get new chapters as soon as they’re available: Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts. You may also use the RSS feed for your podcatcher of choice.

    The #RomanceClass Podcast is produced by Tania Arpa and Mina V. Esguerra. Sponsorships are open. If you’re interested, please email us at mina@romancepodcast.com .

  • Keep the Faith – Chapter 5

    Keep the Faith – Chapter 5

    Season 3
    Season 3
    Keep the Faith – Chapter 5
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    Buy the book: Keep the Faith by Ana Tejano

    For Season Three of the #RomanceClass podcast, we’re bringing you the full, unabridged audio narration of Keep the Faith by Ana Tejano , one chapter a week. The narrator for Chapter 5 is Jade Albert. Watch out for the short recording outtakes at the end of the episode!

    Subscribe to the #RomanceClass Podcast to get new chapters as soon as they’re available: Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts. You may also use the RSS feed for your podcatcher of choice.

    Follow Ana Tejano on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Her website is at anatejano.com .

    Follow Jade on Instagram, Twitter and Soundcloud.

    Subscribe to the #RomanceClass Podcast to get new chapters as soon as they’re available: Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts. You may also use the RSS feed for your podcatcher of choice.

    Sponsor

    Kiss and Cry (Six 32 Central #2) by Mina V. Esguerra

    Buy it here!

    Kiss and Cry by Mina V. Esguerra

    Calinda met Ramirez when she was 20 and he was 22. She was the rising star of women’s skating, and he was the superstar forward of men’s hockey. Her parents and coach were against their relationship, and because Calinda wanted to prove that no hot guy would ever distract her from her dream, she chose skating over him–and also avoided him all together.

    Ten years later, they meet again as gold medalists and prominent sports advocates, still single and undeniably attracted to each other. It’s still not a good time for them, because Ramirez is retiring from hockey and moving back to the United States. Calinda doesn’t do relationships, really, and proposes they use his final three weeks in Manila to explore what might have been, and do all the things they wish they’d done (there’s a list!). Then he can leave for good, and they can both move on with their lives without this one regret.

    Buy it here!

    Subscribe to the #RomanceClass Podcast to get new chapters as soon as they’re available: Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts. You may also use the RSS feed for your podcatcher of choice.

    The #RomanceClass Podcast is produced by Tania Arpa and Mina V. Esguerra. Sponsorships are open. If you’re interested, please email us at mina@romancepodcast.com .

  • Keep the Faith – Chapter 4

    Keep the Faith – Chapter 4

    Season 3
    Season 3
    Keep the Faith – Chapter 4
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    Buy the book: Keep the Faith by Ana Tejano

    SUBSCRIBE HERE: Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | RSS feed

    For Season Three of the #RomanceClass podcast, we’re bringing you the full, unabridged audio narration of Keep the Faith by Ana Tejano , one chapter a week. The narrator for Chapter 4 is Jade Albert.

    We have a treat for you! At the end of the chapter, there’s a short conversation between the author of Keep the Faith Ana Tejano and the narrator of this episode Jade Albert.

    Subscribe to the #RomanceClass Podcast to get new chapters as soon as they’re available: Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts. You may also use the RSS feed for your podcatcher of choice.

    Follow Ana Tejano on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Her website is at anatejano.com .

    Follow Jade on Instagram, Twitter and Soundcloud.

    Sponsor

    Kiss and Cry (Six 32 Central #2) by Mina V. Esguerra

    Buy it here!

    Kiss and Cry by Mina V. Esguerra

    Calinda met Ramirez when she was 20 and he was 22. She was the rising star of women’s skating, and he was the superstar forward of men’s hockey. Her parents and coach were against their relationship, and because Calinda wanted to prove that no hot guy would ever distract her from her dream, she chose skating over him–and also avoided him all together.

    Ten years later, they meet again as gold medalists and prominent sports advocates, still single and undeniably attracted to each other. It’s still not a good time for them, because Ramirez is retiring from hockey and moving back to the United States. Calinda doesn’t do relationships, really, and proposes they use his final three weeks in Manila to explore what might have been, and do all the things they wish they’d done (there’s a list!). Then he can leave for good, and they can both move on with their lives without this one regret.

    Buy it here!

    Subscribe to the #RomanceClass Podcast to get new chapters as soon as they’re available: Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts. You may also use the RSS feed for your podcatcher of choice.

    The #RomanceClass Podcast is produced by Tania Arpa and Mina V. Esguerra. Sponsorships are open. If you’re interested, please email us at mina@romancepodcast.com .

  • Keep the Faith – Chapter 3

    Keep the Faith – Chapter 3

    Season 3
    Season 3
    Keep the Faith – Chapter 3
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    Buy the book: Keep the Faith by Ana Tejano

    For Season Three of the #RomanceClass podcast, we’re be bringing you the full, unabridged audio narration of Keep the Faith by Ana Tejano , one chapter a week. The narrator for Chapter 3 is Jade Albert.

    Subscribe to the #RomanceClass Podcast to get new chapters as soon as they’re available: Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts. You may also use the RSS feed for your podcatcher of choice.

    Follow Ana Tejano on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Her website is at anatejano.com .

    Follow Jade on Instagram, Twitter and Soundcloud.

    Sponsor

    Kiss and Cry (Six 32 Central #2) by Mina V. Esguerra

    Buy it here!

    Kiss and Cry by Mina V. Esguerra

    Calinda met Ramirez when she was 20 and he was 22. She was the rising star of women’s skating, and he was the superstar forward of men’s hockey. Her parents and coach were against their relationship, and because Calinda wanted to prove that no hot guy would ever distract her from her dream, she chose skating over him–and also avoided him all together.

    Ten years later, they meet again as gold medalists and prominent sports advocates, still single and undeniably attracted to each other. It’s still not a good time for them, because Ramirez is retiring from hockey and moving back to the United States. Calinda doesn’t do relationships, really, and proposes they use his final three weeks in Manila to explore what might have been, and do all the things they wish they’d done (there’s a list!). Then he can leave for good, and they can both move on with their lives without this one regret.

    Buy it here!

    Subscribe to the #RomanceClass Podcast to get new chapters as soon as they’re available: Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts. You may also use the RSS feed for your podcatcher of choice.

    The #RomanceClass Podcast is produced by Tania Arpa and Mina V. Esguerra. Sponsorships are open. If you’re interested, please email us at mina@romancepodcast.com .

  • Keep the Faith – Chapter 2

    Keep the Faith – Chapter 2

    Season 3
    Season 3
    Keep the Faith – Chapter 2
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    Buy the book: Keep the Faith by Ana Tejano

    For Season Three of the #RomanceClass podcast, we’re bringing you the full, unabridged audio narration of Keep the Faith by Ana Tejano , one chapter a week. The narrator for Chapter 21 is Jade Albert.

    Subscribe to the #RomanceClass Podcast to get new chapters as soon as they’re available: Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts. You may also use the RSS feed for your podcatcher of choice.

    Follow Ana Tejano on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Her website is at anatejano.com .

    Follow Jade on Instagram, Twitter and Soundcloud.

    Sponsor

    Kiss and Cry (Six 32 Central #2) by Mina V. Esguerra

    Buy it here!

    Kiss and Cry by Mina V. Esguerra

    Calinda met Ramirez when she was 20 and he was 22. She was the rising star of women’s skating, and he was the superstar forward of men’s hockey. Her parents and coach were against their relationship, and because Calinda wanted to prove that no hot guy would ever distract her from her dream, she chose skating over him–and also avoided him all together.

    Ten years later, they meet again as gold medalists and prominent sports advocates, still single and undeniably attracted to each other. It’s still not a good time for them, because Ramirez is retiring from hockey and moving back to the United States. Calinda doesn’t do relationships, really, and proposes they use his final three weeks in Manila to explore what might have been, and do all the things they wish they’d done (there’s a list!). Then he can leave for good, and they can both move on with their lives without this one regret.

    Buy it here!

    Subscribe to the #RomanceClass Podcast to get new chapters as soon as they’re available: Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts. You may also use the RSS feed for your podcatcher of choice.

  • Interview 07 – Dawn Lanuza (author, “The Boyfriend Backtrack”)

    Interview 07 – Dawn Lanuza (author, “The Boyfriend Backtrack”)

    Season 1
    Season 1
    Interview 07 – Dawn Lanuza (author, “The Boyfriend Backtrack”)



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    (The YouTube video will be up soon. In the meantime, you can stream the audio by clicking on the play icon above, or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes or your favorite podcast player.)

    We interview Ms. Dawn Lanuza, the author of the romance book The Boyfriend Backtrack, an excerpt of which is up on our #RomanceClass podcast.

    Dawn Lanuza started writing stories when she was just a kid (they weren’t good or even finished). She works for the music industry by day and writes meet cutes and snappy comebacks by night. ‘The Boyfriend Backtrack’ is her first book. She currently lives with her family and an adopted dog.

    Contact author Dawn Lanuza:
    Twitter: @dawnlanuza
    Facebook: @AuthorDawnLanuza
    Blog

    Buy the album here.

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel or get us on iTunes to get each new romance reading as it’s uploaded. A weekly dose of feels!

    #RomanceClass Podcast on iTunes
    Subscribe on iTunes

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  • Interview 06 – Six de los Reyes (author, “Just for the Record”)

    Interview 06 – Six de los Reyes (author, “Just for the Record”)

    Season 1
    Season 1
    Interview 06 – Six de los Reyes (author, “Just for the Record”)



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    (YouTube video will be up soon. In the meantime, you can stream the audio by clicking on the play icon above, or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes or your favorite podcast player.)

    We interview Ms. Six de los Reyes, the author of the romance book Just for the Record, an excerpt of which is up on our #RomanceClass podcast.

    Six de los Reyes is an awkward kamote who writes better than she talks. She wrote Just for the Record and After the Moment.

    Contact author Six de los Reyes:
    Twitter: @sixdlr
    Facebook: @sixdelosreyes
    Goodreads

    Buy the album here.

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel or get us on iTunes to get each new romance reading as it’s uploaded. A weekly dose of feels!

    #RomanceClass Podcast on iTunes
    Subscribe on iTunes

    Podcast Apps | YouTube | Buy album on Gumroad