Open Door Discussions
open door romance (noun): a novel that includes intimate “bedroom” scenes, ideally in ✨great detail✨
Open Door Discussions is a romance novel podcast discussing everything from reading them to writing them. Indie Romance Authors Nicole Ryan & Shelby Frasher will discuss the writing process, chat about their favorite books, and interview others within the Industry!
Episodes
17 episodes
Ringing in 2025: Resolutions, Manifestions, and Kickstarters, oh my!
Join us as we wrap 2024 and discuss our goals for the new year. This will be the final episode of season 2 as we ramp up for everything the new year has to offer!
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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47:28
Call It What You Want? Call us obsessed w/ Alissa DeRogatis
Join us in a discussion with best-selling author of Call It What You Want Alissa DeRogatis Instragram: @alissaderogatishttps://www.instagram.com/alissaderogatis/?hl=en
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:03:02
Fellow Ozians: An O.D.D. Wicked Deep Dive
Welcome back to Open Door Discussions! This week, Shelby and Nicole are diving into all things Wicked. They’re breaking down the book, the Broadway show, and the new movie to see how they compare. What worked, what didn’t, and...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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55:49
A Queen is Never Late, Everyone Else is Simply Early.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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19:01
Did You Miss Us?
Welcome back to open door discussions! Join Shelby and Nicole as they discuss what they've been up to on their hiatus (both reading and writing) and what this season of Open Door Discussions will hold.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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58:44
Hiatus Episode: Shelby's New Book
Join the girls as they discuss Shelby's new book The Witching Flour. Out now!
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52:35
What Is Worse Than An Unexpected Fade To Black? A Hiatus.
Open Door Discussions will return for season two November 5th, but be sure to tune in for a bonus episode to celebrate Shelby's new release September 13th.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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8:29
Having Your Cake and Eating It Too: Trad Pub vs. Indie Pub with Industry Pro, Maranda!
Hey there, romance lovers! Welcome to the latest episode of Open Door Discussions, your go-to podcast for all things romance lit! We're your hosts, Nicole Ryan and Shelby Frasher, and we're beyond thrilled to have you join us!In today's...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:12:33
The Very First Night Release Day Episode!
The girlies are together again, this time discussing Nicole's most recent release The Very First Night.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:03:19
Introducing the Goddess of Darkness
Join Shelby and Anastasia Wilder as they discuss her debut dark romance book and all things spice.@authoranastasiawilder
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:03:53
Talking Sh*t with my Sister
Shelby is joined today by her sister Danielle (sil) where they talk about everything from book club, boys they've dated, and what they look for in an ideal romance book.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:12:23
Publishing Houses & Fantasy Dwellings w/ M.K. Ahearn
Hey there, romance lovers! Welcome to the latest episode of Open Door Discussions, your go-to podcast for all things romance lit! We're your hosts, Nicole Ryan and Shelby Frasher, and we're beyond thrilled to have you join us!In today's...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:07:18
Book Releases, Anthologies, and the ARC Process
Today on Open Door Discussions, we candidly discuss what we've been up to, from prepping books to send out to ARC readers, to a release this week! Catch up with Nicole Ryan and Shelby Frasher about all things publishing.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:11:34
A Dissertation in Cliterature w/ IndieRomanceBishes
Hey there, romance lovers! Welcome to the latest episode of Open Door Discussions, your go-to podcast for all things romance lit! We're your hosts, Nicole Ryan and Shelby Frasher, and we're beyond thrilled to have you join us!In ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:25:48
That First Guest w/ Jenn McMahon
Join Shelby and Nicole as we interview our first guest, romance author Jenn McMahon and discuss an array of topics from favorite tropes, hand necklaces, Travis Kelce's dating history, The Jersey Shore, and bringing shame upon our ancestors with...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:05:50
Bookish Babes & Writing Retreats
Hey there, romance lovers! Welcome to the very first episode of Open Door Discussions, your new go-to podcast for all things romance lit! We're your hosts, Nicole Ryan and Shelby Frasher, and we're beyond thrilled to kick off this journey wit...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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