https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-booktok--6262909lailolema.com/bio

Lailo Lema is an author of dark fiction, writing genre blends of anything dark, sexy, fantastical, or weird.

Her work blurs the line between desire and dread. She is a pioneer of mixed genre, her favorite being, erotic horror and gothic fairytales. Her work masterfully uses synesthesia and artistic design. She believes the right words can do more than entice but wreck someone as well.

Follow Lailo Lema on Tiktok and Instagram]]>enBooksCopyright Lailo Lemahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/97336c04053df47f5eee59c2ccf2bb93.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-booktok--6262909Sun, 14 Dec 2025 01:26:46 +0000Lailo LemaLailo Lemafeeds@spreaker.comHosted by Lailo Lema, author of dark fiction. We talk all things happening in the booktok community and a little behind the scenes of Lailo's upcoming books. https://lailolema.com/bio Lailo Lema is an author of dark fiction, writing genre blends of...lailolema.com/bio

Lailo Lema is an author of dark fiction, writing genre blends of anything dark, sexy, fantastical, or weird.

Her work blurs the line between desire and dread. She is a pioneer of mixed genre, her favorite being, erotic horror and gothic fairytales. Her work masterfully uses synesthesia and artistic design. She believes the right words can do more than entice but wreck someone as well.

Follow Lailo Lema on Tiktok and Instagram]]>cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-i-knew-i-was-meant-to-be-a-writer--62616524lailolema.com
booktok]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62616524Sun, 01 Dec 2024 05:40:06 +0000Lailo LemaHow do you know if something is your passion? What made me choose writing as a career. https://lailolema.com https://www.tiktok.com/@lailolemalailolema.com
booktok]]>971author,career,choose,dreamer,infp,writercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-the-hate-for-friends-to-lovers--62616520lailolema.com
boooktok!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62616520Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:35:06 +0000Lailo LemaIt's really not that bad if done well. i actually adore some... https://lailolema.com https://www.tiktok.com/@lailolemalailolema.com
boooktok!]]>611books,enemies,friends,lovers,romance,strangerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lets-make-a-conmection--62616519lailolema.com
booktok]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62616519Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:35:06 +0000Lailo Lemalooking to make  more book friends https://lailolema.com https://www.tiktok.com/@lailolemalailolema.com
booktok]]>539authors,booktok,darkromance,friends,readers,writerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/docile-heretic-a-cult-romance-novel--62616517lailolema.com
follow lailo on booktok]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62616517Sun, 17 Nov 2024 11:00:07 +0000Lailo LemaLailo Lema's upcoming novel 'Docile Heretic' is going to be the cult romance we all need. It's dark of course and religious taboo. Buckle up as we discuss it's controversy.  https://lailolema.com follow lailo on https://www.tiktok.com/@lailolemalailolema.com
follow lailo on booktok]]>580booktok,cult,dark,demons,fantasy,gothic,mythology,paranormal,religious,romance,spicycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-exercises-that-blew-my-mind--62616516lailolema.com
follow me on booktok]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62616516Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:00:07 +0000Lailo Lemahttps://lailolema.com follow me on https://www.tiktok.com/@lailolemalailolema.com
follow me on booktok]]>432author,excersizes,fundamentals,practice,writingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nocturnal-underbrush-full-moon-poems--62616513lailolema.com
Follow on booktok]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62616513Sun, 10 Nov 2024 05:25:01 +0000Lailo LemaLailo Lema chats about some poetry she has been writing lately for a press release.  https://lailolema.com Follow on https://www.tiktok.com/@lailolemalailolema.com
Follow on booktok]]>418author,dark,horror,night,poetry,writercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kissing-a-streetwalker-monster-romance--62616509lailolema.com
Follow me on Booktok]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62616509Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:00:09 +0000Lailo LemaThis is a horror monster dark romance. My upcoming submission for a press. Super excited and will let you know more about the release date soon. Be sure to visit my website to see all of my upcoming and published works, along with other merch...lailolema.com
Follow me on Booktok]]>406book,dark,horror,monster,paranormal,romancecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indie-authors-not-putting-best-work-forward--62322058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62322058Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:00:06 +0000Lailo LemaI'm gonna get alot of flack for saying this but... idk. I think it just depends on how much this means to you and how seriously you take it. I get that we can all get burnt out at times but we should always try and put our best foot forward.626indieauthors,selfpublishing,writingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-women-fall-for-the-villian--62322057https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62322057Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:00:08 +0000Lailo LemaFun little chit chat with Author Lailo Lema about why villians are so hot!570booktok,darkromance,demons,fantasyromance,paranormal,romance,villiancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/did-you-check-the-trigger-warnings--62322056https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62322056Sat, 26 Oct 2024 09:00:06 +0000Lailo LemaSo many complainers about, this was in the book. That was in the book! Okay, if you went in blind why are you complaining? Just dnf and move on...533booktok,contentwarnings,darkromance,dnfbooks,haters,taboo,triggerwarningscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-dark-romance-doesn-t-feel-romantic--62322055https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62322055Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:00:07 +0000Lailo LemaOkay so maybe the critics are right aboutthis one. Alot of romance these days just feels like a thriller. We talk about some of the problems with mmc's and why in many books the authors forget that um... he needs to develop some sort of strong...601booktok,darkromance,fmc,mmc,problem,thrillercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/politics-in-books--62322054https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62322054Sun, 20 Oct 2024 09:00:07 +0000Lailo LemaThe amount of authors being cancelled over trivial matters is so strange to me. It is also a reason so many people worry about becoming traditionally published in their careers. I truly believe some of the best stories are the ones that maybe aren't...636authors,booktok,cancelled,darkromance,diversityofinclusion,traditionalpublishingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/local-events-for-authors--62322053https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62322053Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:00:08 +0000Lailo LemaAuthor Lailo Lema talks about some of the author events she attends and how she meets other authors.696authors,darkromance,localevents,networking,writerscorner,writersfestcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-authors-condone-their-characters-behaviours--62322052https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62322052Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:00:10 +0000Lailo LemaAuthors are constantly critiqued for the behavior of their characters. Especially, with dark romance. Some, often those who are not fans of the literature say we glorify abuse towards women!?562authors,booktok,contentwarnings,darkromance,readers,tiktokcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-vulnerable-in-my-writing--62002306Author Lailo Lema ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62002306Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:00:10 +0000Lailo LemaIt's not always easy for me because the idea of someone reading something I wrote and knowing it's how I think is scary. Author Lailo Lema Author Lailo Lema ]]>568authors,booktok,dark romance,emotional,hard,healing,writingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4th-wall-breaks-and-present-tense--62002305Author Lailo Lema]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62002305Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:00:07 +0000Lailo LemaI haven't seen this much in books but I think it could be quite useful as long as it's not overdone. Author Lailo LemaAuthor Lailo Lema]]>423authors,books,booktok,dark romance,movies,scripts,writingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dark-romance-haters--62002303
Author Lailo Lema]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62002303Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:00:07 +0000Lailo LemaWe've seen enough videos on tiktok saying that the content of our books is romanticizing abuse!? I swear, some people can't separate reality from fiction. Author Lailo Lema
Author Lailo Lema]]>731booktok,content warnings,dark romance,haters,tiktok,trigger warningscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-pirating-indie-author-s-books--62002299Author Lailo Lema ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62002299Sun, 29 Sep 2024 09:00:06 +0000Lailo LemaSo some people on booktok think this is okay? Like seriously 😐  Author Lailo Lema Author Lailo Lema ]]>662authors,booktok,dark romance,pirating books,tiktokcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-i-write-dark-romance--62002293Author Lailo Lema]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62002293Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:00:06 +0000Lailo LemaWhat my books mean to me. It's not just all fun and games, it's healing and it means so much to me to share it with you. Author Lailo LemaAuthor Lailo Lema]]>566booktok,dark romance,writingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/authoritarian-book-bans--62002287https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62002287Sat, 21 Sep 2024 09:00:07 +0000Lailo LemaBook bans need to stop asap! Author Lailo Lema talks about books being banned. People deserve to write what they want!603book bans,booktok,dark romance,tiktokcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-my-new-dark-gothic-romance--62002284Author Lailo Lema 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62002284Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:00:07 +0000Lailo LemaA little chat about my new upcoming book Author Lailo Lema Author Lailo Lema 
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