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Latest Episodes

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Happy New Year from The SPA Girls! 🎉 Whether you wrote one chapter or one hundred in 2025, we’re so proud of you. Here’s to fresh pages, new stories, and another year of chasing your author dreams together. Let’s make 2026 your best publishing year ... more

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the SPA Girls! It’s time to check off our 2025 Publishing Naughty or Nice list for what worked, and what really didn’t!

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Lee Savino
USA Today best-selling author known for her dark romance, paranormal romance, and alien romance novels
Episode: SPA Girls Podcast – EP531 – Interview with Lee Savino: Millionaire Author Mindset (Classic Replay)
Lucy Monroe
USA Today best-selling and award-winning author with over 95 published novels
Independent Author
Episode: SPA Girls Podcast – EP530 – Interview with Lucy Monroe: Lessons from Trad To Indie
Nalini Singh
Internationally bestselling author known for her works in Paranormal Romance, Thriller and Contemporary Romance.
Nalini Singh
Episode: SPA Girls Podcast – EP529 – Interview with Nalini Singh: Worldbuilding for Authors (Classic Replay)
Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer
Award-winning historical fiction author and writing instructor
Episode: SPA Girls Podcast – EP528 – Effortless Dictation with Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer
Lucy Lennox
A successful author of male-male gay romance novels, who started writing later in life.
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Episode: SPA Girls Podcast- EP527 – Writing MM Romance with Lucy Lennox (Classic Replay)
Stacia Stark
Amazon number one bestselling author of romantasy novels filled with found families and self-reliant heroines
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Episode: SPA Girls Podcast – EP526 – Interview with Amazon #1 Bestselling Romantasy Author, Stacia Stark
Honey Phillips
USA Today best-selling author known for her steamy science fiction romance novels.
Episode: SPA Girls Podcast – EP525 – Interview with Honey Phillips – Success Writing Sci-Fi Romance (Classic Replay)
Rebecca Syme
Cozy mystery and romance author, experienced writing coach using Gallup StrengthsFinder.
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Episode: SPA Girls Podcast – EP524 – Interview with Becca Syme
Mia Brody
Writes steamy short stories about alpha men who fall in love with big, beautiful women.
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Episode: SPA Girls Podcast – EP523 – Writing Short Romance with Mia Brody (Classic Replay)

Hosts

Cheryl Phipps
Welcome to the SPA Girls Podcast, the self-publishing podcast for authors.
Wendy Ballard
Trudy J.
Shara Barrett
Char Barrett

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 160 ratings
  • Great guests, practical and fun

    These experienced romance authors really listen to and engage their impressive writer guests and are open about their own writing and publishing experiences. I love their authenticity and I always learn a lot and finish listening with things to consider. Love their Kiwi accents and their friendliness. Thanks team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sara Hartland
    Australia6 months ago
  • Delightful & Informative!

    Just discovered your podcast today & listened to my first episode. You are all absolutely delightful & I learned so much! Can’t wait to explore more. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a fellow author in Canada 🇨🇦

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    N_Halifax
    Canadaa year ago
  • Favorite!

    Great information, and lots of different viewpoints and perspectives. These authors give helpful insights, ask challenging questions, and always give great interviews. Having their unique takes on a particular topic is just one of the many reasons why I listen to every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leah Marie Ezra
    United Statesa year ago
  • Hooray for the SPA girls!

    I love this podcast. It’s so interesting and informative but done in a relaxed, chatty way with a sense of humour so you never feel you’re being lectured at, especially as a newbie writer. It’s like having a group of friends giving you great advice. Plus the guests are always helpful too. Highly recommended xxx

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sister Winter
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • One of the best podcasts out there for indie authors

    This podcast out of NZ is great for self-publishing authors globally, especially fiction. The combined wisdom of the hosts, the honesty, the humour, the guests makes for a fab combo for entrepreneurial writers. Just caught up with ep430 and it’s a good one for you to listen to to get a sense if the vibe is right for you. Top work SPAgirls.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnnaFeatherstone
    Australia2 years ago

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Listeners enjoy the humorous banter and supportive atmosphere, which feels like conversing with friends.
There are occasional concerns about audio quality, suggesting room for improvement in the production aspects.
The podcast is recognized for valuable insights and practical advice, making it a favorite amongst aspiring authors.
Listeners appreciate the authenticity and relatability of the hosts, often describing the interaction as vibrant and engaging.

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SPA Girls Podcast – EP531 – Interview with Lee Savino: Millionaire Author Mindset (Classic Replay)
Q: What would you say to somebody that wants to start but doesn't know where to begin?
Start by surrounding yourself with people who are doing what you want to do, as this helps to visualize and believe in the possibility.
SPA Girls Podcast – EP525 – Interview with Honey Phillips – Success Writing Sci-Fi Romance (Classic Replay)
Q: What do you think are the major themes in sci-fi romance?
Themes of escapism and having a powerful alien male protect the human female protagonist are significant.
SPA Girls Podcast – EP525 – Interview with Honey Phillips – Success Writing Sci-Fi Romance (Classic Replay)
Q: What would you advise someone considering writing sci-fi romance?
Read extensively in the genre and understand the key elements that resonate within that niche.
SPA Girls Podcast – EP524 – Interview with Becca Syme
Q: How can we learn to trust our intuition?
Knowing that there's nothing wrong with trusting intuition and understanding the patterns can help.
SPA Girls Podcast – EP521 – Marketing Tips with Vanessa Vale
Q: What advice do you have for new authors?
Just keep writing books and read a lot in your chosen genre to understand what works.

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Recent guests on SPA Girls Podcast include:

1. Lee Savino
2. Lucy Monroe
3. Nalini Singh
4. Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer
5. Lucy Lennox
6. Stacia Stark
7. Honey Phillips
8. Rebecca Syme

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