Knižný kompas | Podcast o knihách a čítaní

„Manžel si myslí, že mužské postavy píšem podľa neho,“ tvrdí autorka erotických romancí Jodi Ellen Malpasová

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Jodi Ellen Malpasová's husband thinks she writes her male romance characters based on him.

This episode of Knižný kompas is an interview with British bestselling romance author Jodi Ellen Malpasová. The host engages her in a discussion about her writing techniques and character development. Malpasová explains that she creates male characters who are deeply broken and use macho appearances as a shield. She mentions her husband's belief that she models these characters after him. The author describes how she builds tension between characters, such as having Becker Hunt provoke Eleanor to create more fire in their interactions. She discusses the importance of making readers relate to and feel with her characters. Malpasová reveals she creates playlists with songs from artists like Eurythmics and Coldplay to help evoke emotions while writing specific scenes. She talks about her latest book, Raffinowane klamstva, which ends with a cliffhanger. The sequel, Dvojka, promises to be even more intense and emotional with surprising secrets surfacing. Malpasová shares that she has written about 30 books and feels pressure to keep stories fresh despite her success. She briefly mentions visiting Bratislava, admiring its historical center, and appreciating the long-term partnership with her Slovak publisher. The episode focuses on the craft of writing romance novels with complex characters and emotional depth.

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