Welcome to Love, Indie — the podcast where romance readers, writers, and indie book lovers come together. Hosted by Staci, owner of Romance-Landia bookstore, each episode dives into heartfelt conversations with indie authors, explorations of romance tropes, and the ever-growing world of independent publishing.
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Love Indie | Episode 11 | Secrets, Schemes & Slow-Burn Suspense with RK Harrington
Send us Fan Mail Secrets, tension, and emotional twists await in this episode of Love, Indie. Author RK Harrington joins the podcast to discuss Kindred Schemes, the inspiration behind the story, writing emotionally layered characters, balancing suspense with romance, and the realities of indie publishing. We also talk about plotting twists, creating chemistry between characters, and what readers can expect next from RK Harrington. If you love romance with tension, mystery, and emotional...
5 Aug 2026
Love Indie | Episode 10 | Fate, Magic & Falling in Love the Hard Way with Lauren H. Mae
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Love, Indie, I’m joined by romance author Lauren H. Mae to talk about writing love stories where the path to happily-ever-after isn’t always easy. Lauren is the author of the Summer Nights Series, the Wish List Series, and her newest adult contemporary romance with a touch of magic, The Fate Factor. We talk about writing emotional love stories, the magic of fate in romance, favorite tropes, balancing writing with family life, and the fictional couples that ...
23 Jul 2026
Love Indie | Episode 9 | Murder Mysteries & Teachers Turned Sleuths with Kristen Bahls
Send us Fan Mail What happens when teachers become amateur detectives? In this episode of Love, Indie, indie author Kristen Bahls joins the show to talk about her cozy mystery A Flair for Trouble, writing teacher-turned-sleuths, crafting clever mysteries, and her experience in the indie author community. Find Kristen Here Listen to Where I Left Off Pod Here Support the show
1 Jul 2026
Love Indie | Episode 8 | Behind the Mic: Bringing Romance to Life with Audiobook Narrator Marie Mitchell
Send us Fan Mail What does it take to bring a romance novel to life through audio? In this episode of Love, Indie, audiobook narrator Marie Mitchell joins the show to talk about the art of narration, performing emotional and spicy scenes, and what indie authors should know before producing an audiobook. Find Marie Here Punch N Roll For Initiative - Check it out Here Support the show
13 May 2026
Love, Indie | Episode 7 | Laugh-Out-Loud Love & The Bardot Siblings with Rachel Lewis
Send us Fan Mail Chaos, chemistry, and the Bardot siblings. 💕 Contemporary romance author Rachel Lewis joins Love, Indie to talk about her hilarious and heartfelt Bardot Siblings series, including Yours, Unexpectedly, Entirely, Yours and the recently released Foolishly Yours. We dive into accidental pregnancy romance, rivals-to-lovers tension, witty banter, spicy moments, and the found-family dynamics readers can’t get enough of. Rachel also shares her journey as an indie author, creating com...
29 Apr 2026
Love Indie | Episode 6 | Laugh-Out-Loud Love & The Pine Forest Something Series with Elsie Bea
Send us Fan Mail Sunflowers, sugar, and swoony small-town romance. 🌻 Contemporary romance author Elsie Bea joins Love, Indie to talk about her steamy romcom Something Like series, including Something Like Sunflowers, Something Like Sugar, and Something Like Starlight. We dive into small-town love stories, writing humor and steam, building a connected romance series, and the joys—and surprises—of indie publishing. If you love funny, heartfelt romance with swoony chemistry and unforgettable cha...
15 Apr 2026
Love, Indie | Episode 5 | Chasing Love Across the Globe: Travel Romance & Big Feelings with JA Forde
Send us Fan Mail Passport ready? Indie romance author JA Forde joins Love, Indie to talk about her wanderlust-filled Love Along the Way series, including On a Flight to Sydney, On the Slopes of Tahoe, and On the Ferry to Skye. We’re diving into travel romance, forced proximity, snowy tension, ferry rides to Scotland, and how falling in love far from home changes everything. If you love destination romance, immersive settings, and indie authors building beautiful fictional worlds, this e...
1 Apr 2026
Love, Indie | Episode 4 | Drawing Her Characters To Life: Romance, Art & The Zhao Twins With Anne Karine Quinn
Send us Fan Mail Bodyguards, billionaires, marriage of convenience, and he falls first - this episode has it all. Indie romance author Anne Karine Quinn joins Love, Indie to talk about her Zhao Twin Duology, her creative process, and how drawing her own character art brings her stories to life. A must - listen for trope lovers and indie romance readers. Follow Anne Here Pre - Order her newest release Here Check our her Duology Here Check out Anne's Youtube Here Support the show
18 Mar 2026
Love, Indie | Episode 3 | From Reading to Sharing: Bookstagram, Journaling & the Love of Books
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Love, Indie, I’m joined by Shanna, a book influencer and book journaler I first met in 2024 at Ink & Indie. Shanna shares her love of reading, book journaling, and creating cozy bookish content on Bookstagram, along with what it’s really like being a reader in the online book community. We also talk about connection, creativity, and the friendships that make indie book spaces feel like home. You can find Shanna Here: Instagram Youtube Journals:Archer ...
11 Feb 2026
Love, Indie | Episode 2 | Book Club Energy
Send us Fan Mail A behind-the-scenes look at our romance book club, featuring trope debates, reader confessions, bookish chaos, and the joy of finding your people through books. Support the show
21 Jan 2026
Love, Indie | Episode 1 | Let’s Talk Love, Indie
Send us Fan Mail Love, Indie is a podcast dedicated to indie romance, indie authors, and the community that believes in love stories—messy ones, hopeful ones, and everything in between. Hosted by Staci Hicks, owner of Romance-Landia (a romance-only indie bookstore), Love, Indie is a love letter to the books that carry us through hard seasons, the authors who dare to tell these stories, and the readers who show up again and again for happily-ever-afters. Each episode dives into honest conversa...
17 Jan 2026
Love, Indie — Coming Soon
Send us Fan Mail Love, Indie is loading… Welcome to Love, Indie—the podcast where indie romance, indie authors, and the bookish community take center stage. I’m Staci, owner of Romance-Landia, an indie romance bookstore built on the belief that love stories matter. This podcast celebrates the books that heal us, the writers creating magic outside the mainstream, and the readers who keep showing up for happily-ever-afters. Expect honest, heart-forward conversations about reading, writing, publ...
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