//podcastplus.net/feed/shut-up-bella~1cac7138 a podcast by a writer who can’t shut up about herself, her work, and the writers around her. content on this podcast will include deep dives into books, tropes and topics, interviews with amazing writers I look up to, and rants about anything and everything I want to talk about. by the end of each episode, you'll be sat wondering, 'why won't this girl just shut up!'•podcast art by the amazing obsidianink_ on twitter• Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:40:21 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/36fa955c/podcast/play/24673532/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-02-04%2F801f54b3c6168444a2b735e2cbe9371a.m4a WELCOME TO SEASON 2 OF THE SHUT UP BELLA PODCAST!Today, we kick off season 2 with our first ever book club, where we will be talking about Bulletproof Hearts by Thea Khadra, which can be found over on Wattpad. Thea is an amazing friend of mine, and we talk about her a lot over on this podcast so I am so glad she allowed me to dive into Bulletproof Hearts today and try and collect my thoughts in a cohesive manner (spoiler: no cohesion found here). So, if you like heartbreak, British boys and girls, billionaire boarding school romance, secrecy, gangs, and crying yourself to sleep after finishing the book, you should probably read this one!FIND BELLA HERE: twitter: https://twitter.com/sshutupbella instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sshutupbella/  kofi: https://ko-fi.com/shutupbella FIND THEA HERE: twitter: https://twitter.com/archerontaa  instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archeronta/ wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/archeronta --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shutupbella/message Sun, 07 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/36fa955c/podcast/play/24673532/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-02-04%2F801f54b3c6168444a2b735e2cbe9371a.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/36fa955c/podcast/play/20600733/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-12-07%2F77826b28793720c60073d9f5ee3494b1.m4a In light of recent issues that have been exposed regarding Wattpad, this is an investigation into the dark sides of Wattpad. In this episode, we cover the technical issues on Wattpad, silencing of BIPOC voices, negative culture on wattpad, issues regarding mature content. Not only that, we discuss four perspectives and case studies of people’s negative experiences on Wattpad. This episode is in no way ‘shade’ towards WPHQ or any individuals mentioned or hinted at throughout. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shutupbella/message Sun, 06 Dec 2020 21:53:12 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/36fa955c/podcast/play/20600733/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-12-07%2F77826b28793720c60073d9f5ee3494b1.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/36fa955c/podcast/play/21737513/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-12-05%2Fb24d366908ee66a821f03d70b89b0bfd.m4a Ever considered NaNoWriMo but not known what you were getting yourself in for? Well, in todays episode I will be taking you guys on my NaNo journey with me, as I embark on the journey of writing 50,000 words in one month. Watch for the highs, the lows, the four thousands words in a day, and nothing the next day. Cry with me, laugh with me, get delirious while writing at midnight with me. Enjoy!FIND BELLA HERE:instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sshutupbella/twitter: https://twitter.com/sshutupbellawattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/bbelladonnaa--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shutupbella/message Wed, 02 Dec 2020 15:22:11 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/36fa955c/podcast/play/21737513/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-12-05%2Fb24d366908ee66a821f03d70b89b0bfd.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/36fa955c/podcast/play/22144555/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-11-27%2F27876627a64b48c0c63e919d883f916b.m4a Come and play among us with me! I talk crap, I get mad about not being the imposter, I live, I die. It’s a great time, I think?--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shutupbella/message Fri, 27 Nov 2020 19:06:37 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/36fa955c/podcast/play/22144555/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-11-27%2F27876627a64b48c0c63e919d883f916b.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/36fa955c/podcast/play/20214003/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-11-22%2F42ec3725a6ffa8c475ea7c17142395a5.m4a Today I take you for the quickest, broadly inaccurate tour of the British Class System, defining the different class structures and the brief origins of class since the 1000s in England. Digressions include the Charles II song from Horrible Histories and the constant sounds of cooking in the background while I make my lunch. FIND BELLA HERE:instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sshutupbella/twitter: https://twitter.com/sshutupbellawattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/bbelladonnaa--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shutupbella/message Sun, 22 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/36fa955c/podcast/play/20214003/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-11-22%2F42ec3725a6ffa8c475ea7c17142395a5.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/36fa955c/podcast/play/21364367/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-11-21%2F79a2ea8ceb1a01819c4a16979a8c131a.m4a In today's episode, I am joined by extra special guest Ananya Devarajan to talk about all things writing! Ananya gave me some great insight into her writing process, and the process of seeking representation and querying with a book, while also talking about all things Kismat Connection and what is to come from her next. For all those who are looking to get their book published, Ananya and I hope this episode can be a helpful resource for you on your writing journey!  FIND ANANYA HERE:  website: https://ananyadevarajan.com  instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ananyad12/  twitter: https://twitter.com/ananyad12   wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/ananyad12  FIND BELLA HERE:  instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sshutupbella/  twitter: https://twitter.com/sshutupbella  wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/bbelladonnaa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shutupbella/message Wed, 18 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/36fa955c/podcast/play/21364367/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-11-21%2F79a2ea8ceb1a01819c4a16979a8c131a.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/36fa955c/podcast/play/21702691/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-11-14%2Fadcb3373e54a38cdc426a9cd097dd6bc.m4a Ever wondered what would happen if a sociology student(a Pisces) and a politics student(a Leo) sat down and talked about slut-shaming, victim blaming, and the censorship of the media?In todays episode, I am joined by extra special guest Natalie Walton, who joins me to talk all things writing regarding her books, her writing process and her experience with the publishing process in advance of Revenge of the Sluts being released in February 2021. Digressions include 2000s rom-coms, newsroom movies, gay panic and discussing just how much of a Pisces Natalie truly is. FIND NATALIE HERE:instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliexwalton/ twitter: https://twitter.com/nataliexwalton wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/Floatspreorder 'revenge of the sluts': https://www.amazon.com/Revenge-Sluts-Natalie-Walton/dp/1989365515/ FIND BELLA HERE:instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sshutupbella/twitter: https://twitter.com/sshutupbellawattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/bbelladonnaa--- Send in a voice message: http... Sun, 15 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/36fa955c/podcast/play/21702691/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-11-14%2Fadcb3373e54a38cdc426a9cd097dd6bc.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/36fa955c/podcast/play/20213933/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-11-11%2F652829d790e3854f84c004af66c4ba41.m4a In today's episode, I am joined by extra special guest Shay Bravo, as we chatted just days after her book 'Historically Inaccurate' was published! Not only did we discuss her writing process and books, Shay also offered me an insight into what exactly it was like to get 'Historically Inaccurate' published, and what is next to come from her, with books like 'In the Midwest of Nowhere' in the works. It was such a pleasure to get the chance to chat with Shay, and I urge everyone to get their hands on their copy of 'Historically Inaccurate'! FIND SHAY HERE:instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_shaybravo/twitter: https://twitter.com/_shaybravowattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/thepurpleroseget your copy of 'historically inaccurate' here: https://www.amazon.com/Historically-Inaccurate-Shay-Bravo/dp/198936537X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33N8VGZL4AO8I&dchild=1&keywords=historically+inaccurate&qid=1603840674&sprefix=historically+inaccu%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C225&sr=8-1 FIND BELLA HERE:instagram: https:... Wed, 11 Nov 2020 13:07:42 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/36fa955c/podcast/play/20213933/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-11-11%2F652829d790e3854f84c004af66c4ba41.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/36fa955c/podcast/play/21364342/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-11-08%2Fcc1fa646b94b6628287513ed5e3200fa.m4a In today's episode, I am joined by extra special guest Lauren Price! We chat about her books, A Bad Boy Stole My Bra and The Anti Delinquent System, while also talking about balancing a hectic life with something as time consuming as writing. FIND LAUREN HERE:instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbsmb/twitter: https://twitter.com/ABBSMB wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/Cherry_Cola_xFIND BELLA HERE:instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sshutupbella/twitter: https://twitter.com/sshutupbellawattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/bbelladonnaa--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shutupbella/message Sun, 08 Nov 2020 12:58:15 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/36fa955c/podcast/play/21364342/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-11-08%2Fcc1fa646b94b6628287513ed5e3200fa.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/36fa955c/podcast/play/20213852/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-11-04%2F460bc313b401d3401c459105a3e9c022.m4a In this episode, I take a deep dive into the origins of the bad boy trope. Who is the bad boy, who is he not, and how has he became what he is now famous for? We cover who the bad boy has been across history, the difference between the Bad Boy and the Byronic Hero, and the dangers of romanticising the bad boy. NOTES:https://youtu.be/Gx-AL4nqm4Ihttps://digitalcommons.chapman.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1072&context=e-Researchhttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10253866.2019.1568998FIND BELLA HERE: instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sshutupbella/ twitter: https://twitter.com/sshutupbella wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/bbelladonnaa--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shutupbella/message Wed, 04 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/36fa955c/podcast/play/20213852/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-11-04%2F460bc313b401d3401c459105a3e9c022.m4a