The Curvy Literary I Plus-Size Romance

The Curvy Literary is taking an intentional pause , we'll be back September 8th with Season 3 and something bigger I can't wait to tell you about. Same show, same passion and love for plus-size romance. Thank you for your patience and your support — it means everything. Catch up on episodes in the meantime or share someone who loves plus size romance.The Curvy Literary Podcast is part love letter, part advocacy for plus-size romance stories and the people they represent.Remember, ALL bodies deserve love stories.

The Curvy Literary I Plus-Size Romance is a arts podcast hosted by The Curvy Literary, with 37 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Curvy Literary hosts The Curvy Literary I Plus-Size Romance, a arts show with 37 episodes published.

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  Episode #19

  Charlotte Stein on Fat-Positive Romance, Grumpy-Sunshine Heroes, and Writing Plus Size Heroines

  Apr 7, 202648 minS2

  <p>If you've ever wanted a romance where the fat heroine doesn't just survive the story — she thrives in it — Charlotte Stein has been writing that book for nearly two decades.</p><p>In this episode, host Keshia sits down with romance author Charlotte Stein to talk about her journey from childhood writer to one of the most distinctive voices in fat-positive romance. Charlotte shares how she got her start publishing erotic short fiction with Black Lace (after a bet with a friend), why she migrated from horror to love stories, and how the EPUB and indie publishing boom gave her...

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  Episode #18

  Body-Positive Romance & Self-Love: Writing Plus-Size Black Heroines with Danielle Allen

  Mar 20, 20261h 2mS2

  <p>What happens when plus-size Black women are centered as the main characters in love stories? </p><p>On this episode of The Curvy Literary Podcast, Keshia sits down with romance author Danielle Allen to talk body-positive romance, self-love, and why representation in books matters.</p><p>Danielle shares how her Curve series centers plus-size Black heroines, her journey writing Back to Life and Back to Reality, and how romance can help readers build confidence, set boundaries, and stop waiting to be chosen.</p><p>Plus, a preview of Big Girl Blitz (coming April 14, 2026), a story about divorce, football, and...

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  Episode #16

  Reclaiming Desire: Lila Herron on Plus-Size Dark Romance, BookTok Fame, and Breaking Purity Culture

  Mar 3, 20261 hourS2

  <p>In this episode of The Curvy Literary Podcast, Keshia sits down with romance author Lila Herron to talk about plus-size dark romance, BookTok virality, purity culture, and reclaiming desire.</p><p>Lila shares how losing her marketing job unexpectedly led to posting scene snippets on BookTok — videos that went viral and ultimately launched her publishing career. That momentum led to a two-book deal with Atria and the upcoming trad release of Any Means Necessary on March 10, 2026.</p><p>Raised in devout Mormon purity culture, Lila opens up about growing up with modesty expectations, shame around desire, and what it me...

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  Episode #15

  Writing Plus-Size Romantasy: The Witch Queen, Indie Publishing & Powerful Older Heroines with Alexandria Arden

  Feb 21, 202655 minS2

  <p>What does romantasy look like when the heroine is plus-size, over 30, powerful — and fully desired?</p><p>In this episode, host Keshia interviews indie author Alexandria Arden about her romantasy debut, The Witch Queen. They discuss writing older heroines, plus-size representation in fantasy, deep political worldbuilding, and why Arden chose indie publishing over traditional routes.</p><p>Alexandria shares:</p><p>• Why she was tired of 20-year-old romantasy heroines• Creating Laurel — a confident, strong, plus-size queen• The “witch” label and the vilification of powerful women• How she plotted a massive fantasy using color-coded note cards• Representation gaps in romantasy and publishing’s m...

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  Episode #13

  Celebrating Curvy Heroines: Annie Charme on Plus-Size Romance, Representation & Creative Confidence

  Feb 1, 202647 minS2

  <p>In this episode of The Curvy Literary Podcast, host Keshia sits down with romance author Annie Charme to talk all things plus-size romance, curvy heroines, and body-positive storytelling.</p><p>Annie shares her journey from writing on Wattpad during the COVID-19 pandemic to becoming a published romance author, and how her background in graphic design helped shape her creative process. The conversation dives into why representation matters in romance novels, how Annie creates realistic and confident plus-size characters, and the balance between emotion, spice, and authenticity in her stories.</p><p>They also discuss Annie’s writing process, reader en...

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