Romance author Sara Ney joins us for one of the funniest and most unfiltered conversations we’ve had on the podcast yet. From writing 50+ romance novels and navigating BookTok-driven publishing trends to hockey romance, favorite tropes, spicy scenes, and rapid-release writing schedules, Sara pulls back the curtain on what it actually looks like to build a long-term career in romance publishing.

We talk indie vs. traditional publishing, bookstore signings, writing routines, weird author quirks, reader expectations, and why every ex-boyfriend somehow thinks the book is about him. Sara also gives us her best meet-cutes, favorite romance dynamics, and accidentally coins what might be the greatest romance-writing tagline of all time.

Also discussed:
• the now-infamous hot dog story
• “foreplay is my forte”
• why dry humping deserves a comeback
• BookTok trend pressure & publishing chaos
• Starbucks writing rituals
• writing 50+ books without losing your mind
• fake dating, hockey romance & favorite tropes
• why romance readers know exactly what they want

About Sara Ney: 

Sara Ney is a bestselling romance author known for her sports romances, college romances, and fan-favorite series including How to Date a Douchebag, Jock Row, and Campus Legends. With more than 50 published books across indie and traditional publishing, Sara has become a staple in the contemporary romance space thanks to her humor, unforgettable banter, emotionally grounded love stories, and wildly addictive characters.

Her upcoming releases include Married to the Scottish Player and Revenge Puck.