The Bodice Ripper Project

Author: maren

  • Podcast Episode 34 – Writing and Living with Melissa L.E. Baker

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    Maren sits down with Melissa L.E. Baker to talk about writing dark romance and fantasy, and they also chat about Renaissance Faire experiences. Follow Melissa: On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/QuillandQuote Follow Chaste Treasure: chastetreasure.com On Twitter: @chastetreasure On Instagram: @chastetreasure Follow Maren: on Instagram: @supermaren Facebook: https://facebook.com/maren.montalbano Sign up for the Bodice Ripper Project newsletter and get…

  • Podcast Episode 31 – It’s Nothing Personal with Lisa Husseini

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    Maren sits down with Lisa Husseini to talk about why we all take things so personally, and how to let that all go. Follow Maren: on Instagram: @supermaren on Facebook: @maren.montalbano Follow Lisa and purchase “It’s Nothing Personal” at lisahusseini.com Sign up for the Bodice Ripper Project newsletter and get exclusive behind-the-scenes content: http://www.bodiceripperproject.com/ Purchase…

  • Podcast Episode 30 – Sexual Health with Christine DeLozier

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    Maren sits down with acupuncturist and sexual health expert Christine DeLozier to talk about nutrition, self-love, and even some tips for how to give good oral sex. Follow Maren: on Instagram @supermaren on Facebook: @maren.montalbano on YouTube: Maren Montalbano, mezzo-soprano Follow Christine: dietforgreatsex.com On Instagram: @dietforgreatsex Get her book on Amazon: Diet for Great Sex:…

  • Podcast Episode 29 – Confronting Perfectionism with Kara Morgan

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    Maren sits down with comedienne and opera singer Kara Morgan to talk about perfectionism, anti-racism, and finding the intersection of what we do best and what we love the most. Follow Maren: on Instagram @supermaren on Facebook: @maren.montalbano on YouTube: Maren Montalbano, mezzo-soprano Follow Kara: on Instagram @karaleemo on Facebook @karaleemo on TikTok @karaleemo on…

  • Podcast Episode 28 – Don’t Hold Back with Ichko Batmunkh

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    Maren sits down with life coach Ichko Batmunkh to talk about her journey immigrating to America, the struggles of being a stranger in a strange land, and how she came to find her own unique voice. Follow Maren: on Instagram: @supermaren on Facebook: Maren Montalbano, mezzo-soprano + coach Follow Ichko: https://www.ichkobatmunkh.com/ LinkedIn Instagram @IchkoBatmunkh Sign…

  • Podcast Episode 27 – Interview with Lily Kass

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    Maren sits down with singer and musicologist Lily Kass to talk about the relevance of opera in today’s society, oppressive structures that have been baked into the industry for generations, and what we can do to shift the paradigm. Follow Maren… on Instagram: @supermaren on Facebook Dr. Kass’s article about La Traviata in the time…

  • Podcast Episode 26 – Desire’s Peak Pt 3

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    Maren concludes Desire’s Peak, the story of Stet the cowboy and his mysterious lovers. The music played during this episode: excerpts from a public domain version of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade Follow Maren… on Instagram: @supermaren on Facebook Sign up for the Bodice Ripper Project newsletter and get exclusive behind-the-scenes content: http://www.bodiceripperproject.com/ Purchase Maren’s debut book, Pandemic…

  • Podcast Episode 25 – Interview with Rosśa Crean

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    Maren sits down with composer and painter Rosśa Crean to talk about music, synesthesia, and even witchcraft. The music played during this episode: “Dawn” by Rosśa Crean, performed by Maren Montalbano, used with permission Rosśa’s recently released albums: The Princess of Morphine a lonely voice in these haunted rooms: songs in quarantine Follow Rosśa Crean…

  • Podcast Episode 24 – Desire’s Peak Pt 2

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    Maren continues reading Desire’s Peak, a story she wrote on tour in Montana. The music played during this episode: excerpts from a public domain version of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade Follow Maren… on Instagram: @supermaren Facebook: https://facebook.com/maren.montalbano Purchase Maren’s debut book, Pandemic Passion: A COVID-19 novella on Kindle Unlimited. Transcript (orchestra tuning) Hello and welcome to The…

  • Podcast Episode 23 – Interview with Liz Solar

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    Maren sits down with author and voiceover artist Liz Solar to talk about perfectionism, the art of storytelling, and finding our zone of genius. Books recommended during this episode: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks The Catcher in the…