Kiss & Tell: How to Write Unforgettable Sex Scenes
Learn how to confidently write smoldering sex scenes…even if the idea of it has you nervous-giggling into a glass of Chardonnay.
This book is the holy grail for all spicy romance authors. Whether you’re a newbie who isn’t sure where to start or you’ve banged out so many sex scenes that your keyboard needs a cigarette break, this one’s for you.
As the author of nine critically-acclaimed—and very steamy—romances, I understand that lecturing yourself to “write this hotter!” isn’t enough. I’ve been a certified writing coach for nearly a decade, so I can lead you step-by-step through ACTUAL THINGS YOU CAN DO to turn your open-door scenes from “okay, let’s get this over with” to “melt your Kindle.”
Here’s a taste of what you’ll get:
- Take the guesswork out of what makes something sexy or not.
- Stand out from the herd by writing sex scenes with depth: character specific, emotionally complex, and hot as h*ll.
- Deploy sneaky sentence-level tricks that will drive your readers’ subconscious experience.
- Choose vocabulary that doesn’t sound like you’re teaching sex ed.
- Advice that works for queer and straight romances alike. Nope, we’re not going to be hetero-norming over here!
- Break down how to write a Big Kiss scene that has the trumpets swelling.
- Analyze examples from authors at the top of their game, like Katee Robert, Tiffany Reisz, Natalie Naudus, and more!
- BONUS: I’ll reveal the dirty secret of sex-scene writing that no one is supposed to say out loud—the one that’s going to revolutionize the way you look at sex scenes!
So go ahead. Grab some popcorn, kick your feet up, and let’s have a laugh along the way to making your happy couple even happier!
“KISS AND TELL is the romance craft book I wish I’d always had on my shelf!
If you’ve ever wished for a wise, funny, and fearless friend to walk you through the anatomy of sex scenes, Michelle Hazen has penned a step-by-step guide to transform your scary spice into a five-alarm fire. A must-read for every romance author.”
–Maggie North, author of Rules for Second Chances
Available in ebook and paperback on March 16, 2026
Audiobook coming in May!