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The Lori Gold Interview: Let's Be Collaborators Instead of Competitors, Part 1
07 Apr 2026
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Send us Fan MailAs reported in People Magazine, Cara Tanamachi is not the only one with a book called Kiss, Marry, Kill out in 2026! Lori Gold's ...
We talk category romance with the fantastic Rebecca Hunter!
31 Mar 2026
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Send us Fan MailRebecca Hunter is an award-winning author, reader, traveler, former English teacher, chocolate lover, and keeper of a very messy desk....
(Recorded) LIVE! at Toledo Library's Romance Con
24 Mar 2026
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Send us Fan MailCouldn't make it to Toledo Library's Romance Con in the City of Glass? Well, we'll bring the Con to you with a line-up ...
We Play Flirty with Shameez Patel!
17 Mar 2026
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Send a textShameez Patel was born and raised in South Africa. She lives there with her husband, child and four cats.Shameez fell in love with fiction ...
We talk about storytelling, service, and romance with the amazing, Harper Black!
24 Feb 2026
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Send a textHarper Black’s love of reading and curiosity about the world was stirred at an early age. That curiosity, a desire to get a college educa...
Still Into You Author Erin Connor talks about rock and roll and second chance romance!
17 Feb 2026
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Send a textErin Connor, author of Unromance and Still Into You, has been telling herself stories for as long as she can remember, and once she realize...
Sabina Nordquist talks about her debut, It's All In Your Head
10 Feb 2026
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Send a textSabina Nordqvist began writing as a way to distract herself from chronic pain and illness, and before long, she couldn’t stop creating im...
Recorded LIVE at Steamy Lit Con 2025 - Part One!
16 Dec 2025
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Send us a textIn part one of our coverage of Steamy Lit Con in Anaheim, this special episode features authors, fans and vendors in one of the year&apo...
Recorded LIVE at Steamy Lit Con 2025 - Part One!
09 Dec 2025
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Send us a textIn part one of our coverage of Steamy Lit Con in Anaheim, this special episode features authors, fans and vendors in one of the year&apo...
Kristen Jennings talks about her new release A Legacy of Magic and Monsters!
02 Dec 2025
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Send us a textLessons from a Tour Guide author Kristen Jennings, talks about her brand new addictive romantasy, A Legacy of Magic and Monsters. It&ap...
Psychological thriller bestseller Daniel Hurst talks about his latest pagetuner, The Doctor's Wife
26 Nov 2025
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Send us a textDaniel Hurst is an Amazon #1 bestselling author of fast paced psychological thrillers. His most popular titles include Til Death Do Us P...
Husband of the Year Author MA Wardell talks about why we all need more HEAs!
18 Nov 2025
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Send us a textM.A. Wardell, the amazing author of the bestselling Teacher of the Year, talks about the brand new sequel, Husband of the Year (because ...
24-time (!) USA Today bestselling Sarina Bowen talks about hockey romance and much more!
11 Nov 2025
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Send us a textAward-winning and Wallstreet Journal and 24-time (that's NOT a typo) USA Today bestseller Sarina Bowen is a former derivatives trad...
Ellie Hayes and the Himbos Author Vanessa King Talks Rom AND Coms
04 Nov 2025
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Send us a textVanessa King, author of the Pride and Prejudice retelling, A CERTAIN APPEAL, lives in Austin with her Ron Swanson-esque husband, paper c...
Heather Colley's debut novel The Gilded Butterfly Effect is the dark academia book of fall
28 Oct 2025
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Send us a textHeather Colley’s debut novel THE GILDED BUTTERFLY EFFECT out now tells a dark academia tale about the truth behind the glittering surf...
Skip To The Good Part (recorded) LIVE at RARE25 in Melbourne, Australia!
21 Oct 2025
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Send us a textCouldn't head down under to the RARE25 romance conference in Melbourne, Australia? Well, we've got it covered from author int...
We talk gothic romance and dark fantasy with bestselling author S.T. Gibson!
14 Oct 2025
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Send us a textS.T. Gibson is the #1 Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling author of A DOWRY OF BLOOD and other novels. Her gothic romances and dark f...
We talk twists and delicious mysterious bestseller Nicole Trope!
30 Sep 2025
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Send us a textNicole Trope a USA Today and Amazon bestseller in the USA, UK, AUS and CAN. She’s written such amazing thrillers as The Family Across ...
We're talking about storytelling with the amazing actress and author, Kristin Wollett!
02 Sep 2025
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Send us a textKristin Wollett is an actor with over a decade under her belt. Her delightful, opposites-attract rom-com, As a Last Resort is out TODAY!...
Lessons from a Tour Guide author Kristen Jennings talks tropes, travel, and much more!
19 Aug 2025
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Send us a textKristen Jennings is a contemporary romance and romantic fantasy author who's a storyteller at heart. She loves writing about happil...
Ripple Effect Author Maggie North chats about Fake Engagement, Golden Retrievers, Black Cats, and much more!
29 Jul 2025
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Send us a textMaggie North, author of The Ripple Effect and Rules for Second Chances, writes deeply emotional, strangely hilarious novels about introv...
Tender Offer Author and social justice advocate Tanvier Peart talks about the joy of writing
22 Jul 2025
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Send us a textThe amazing Tanvier Peart is the author of Ella gets the D, Miles Apart, The Seventh Month Itch and her recent release, Tender Offer. Sh...
Karelia and Fay Stetz-Waters are back with Taste the Love!
15 Jul 2025
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Send us a textAmbassadors of real-life happily-ever-after, Fay and Karelia Stetz-Waters have been together for twenty-three years. Their latest, Taste...
As Seen on TV and Roommating Author Meredith Schorr talks Rom Coms
10 Jun 2025
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Send us a textA born and bred New Yorker and lifelong daydreamer, Meredith Schorr, author of her new book Roommating, as well as As Seen on TV and Som...
A touch of magic and mermaids with bestselling author Erin Palmisano
13 May 2025
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Send us a textErin Palmisano is the author of the New Zealand bestselling novel The Secrets of the Little Greek Taverna and the upcoming The Secrets o...
The Girl Most Likely To author Julie Tieu talks Second Chance Romance!
06 May 2025
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Send us a textJulie Tieu is a Chinese-Cambodian American author of lighthearted, contemporary romcoms. Her debut, The Donut Trap, was one of Booklist&...
Up Close and Personal author Ana Houguin Talks about her Sizzling Debut
29 Apr 2025
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Send us a textAna Houguin is the author of the forthcoming UP CLOSE & PERSONAL (2025, Forever) and MUSIC PEOPLE (2026, Forever). She grew up in th...
Love, Camera, Action Author Nöel Stark talks about romance, writing and her life in film!
22 Apr 2025
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Send us a textNoël Stark is a multi-talented artist, actress, screenwriter, and TV producer, whose debut novel, Love, Camera, Action, by Penguin Rand...
Takes One to Know One Author and TV Producer Lissette Decos Talks About Writing Romance
01 Apr 2025
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Send us a textLissette Decos, author of Ana Takes Manhattan, is a Cuban-American writer and TV producer with experience in reality formats of the love...
We Talk about First Love and YA Romance with the Amazing Sara Fujimura
25 Mar 2025
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Send us a textSara Fujimara, who writes sweet and swoony YA romance, is the American half of her bicultural Japanese-American family and spends about ...
Romantic Suspense and Thrilling Romance with Award-Winning Author Eveline Rose
18 Mar 2025
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Send us a textEveline Rose Eveline is the award-winning author of the Sheppard and Sons series, including her latest release, Betrayed. Her books of...
Last Chapter Bookstore Live Event
11 Mar 2025
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Send us a textJoin us for the LIVE recording of an amazing author panel at The Last Chapter Chicago Book Shop on March 7!Darby Baham, author of Fallin...
Cozy Romance Author Victoria Hamel Talks about Hallmark Vibes and More!
18 Feb 2025
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Send us a textVictoria Hamel is the author of the Marley Creek Romance series, including No Gouda Without You, Too Kölsch For Comfort and Is This Lov...
Celebrity Crush(es), Cinnamon Roll MCs, and much more with the amazing Christy Swift!
11 Feb 2025
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Send us a textChristy Swift is the author of Celebrity Crush, which tells the story of a romance writer who finds herself about to achieve her wildest...
Romantasy Author Mina Brower talks about Getting Inspiration from her Dreams and Much More
04 Feb 2025
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Send us a textWelcome to the Season Three Premiere of Skip to the Good Part! We talk to the amazing Mina Brower. Her debut, the romantasy A God of Mo...
Falling for the Competition author Darby Baham talks about the importance of friendship and much more!
26 Nov 2024
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Send us a textDarby Baham (she/her) is an author and storyteller on a mission to make women like herself feel seen and believe that love is possible f...
Carry Me Through Christmas author Rachel Holm talks indie publishing and holiday romance season!
20 Nov 2024
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Send us a textCarry Me Through Christmas author Rachel Holm started a Bookstagram account in 2020, and then turned her love of reading into a dream of...
Wish I Were Here author Melissa Weisner talks about romance adding a touch of magic
24 Oct 2024
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Send us a textMelissa Weisner is the RWA Golden Heart Winner of The Second Chance Year, among many other novels. Her latest novel, Wish I was Here, is...
Angela Montoya talks about pirates and witches in her debt romantasy, Sinner's Isle!
08 Oct 2024
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Send us a textAngela Montoya's debut novel, the romantasy, Sinner’s Isle, received starred reviews from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly and trade ...
Debut Author Lauren Appelbaum talks about her new book, Rachel Weiss's Group Chat
02 Oct 2024
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Send us a textLauren Appelbaum's debut, Rachel Weiss’s Group Chat, is out now! Publisher’s Weekly calls it a "clever, slow-burning debut...
Mary Bonnet, Star of Selling Sunset, Talks about her New Memoir Selling Sunshine
24 Sep 2024
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Send us a textFan-favorite star of Netflix’s hit reality series Selling Sunset, Mary Bonnet, tells the deeply personal and inspiring story of her li...
Karaoke Queen Author Dominic Lim spills tea about Karaoke, Being Beat, and His Heartwarming Tale of Love and Acceptance
17 Sep 2024
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Send us a textDominic Lim’s debut novel, All the Right Notes, was named a 2023 best book by USA Today, Harper’s Bazaar, Goodreads, Library Journal...
Sam Tschida talks Errands and Espionage and hobnobbing with Hollywood for her Movie Deal!
10 Sep 2024
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Send us a textSam Tschida (pronounced cheetah) braves the Minnesota winter with her four resigned children, two goofy dogs, and one sizzling-hot husba...
The Amazing Founder of Steamy Lit Con, Mel Saavedra, talks about Building Community, Empowering Women and Promoting Diversity
20 Aug 2024
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Send us a textMel Saavedra is the amazing founder of Steamy Lit, an annual gathering of romance authors and their fans each year in Anaheim, and she’...
Writing about Love and Family with Just Playing House author Farah Heron!
02 Jul 2024
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Send us a textFarah Heron is the critically acclaimed author of romantic comedies for adults and young adults filled with huge South Asian families, d...
Romance is in the air - and at the vineyard with bestseller Mia Heintzelman!
11 Jun 2024
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Send us a textMia Heintzelman is a bestselling author of novels including Monopolove, The Friendship Contract, and The Accidental Crush. Her work has ...
We dance the night away with the amazing writing duo Karelia and Faye Stetz-Waters!
21 May 2024
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Send us a textAmbassadors of real-life happily-ever-after, Fay and Karelia Stetz-Waters have been together for twenty-three years. Their writing pro...
USA Today bestselling author Xio Axelrod talks about writing, making music, and much more!
15 May 2024
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Send us a textXio Axelrod is the USA Today bestselling author of The Girl with Stars in her Eyes, Girls with Bad Reputations, and Love on the Byline, ...
Bachelorette fan-favorite Hannah Brown talks about her new rom-com, Mistakes We Never Made
07 May 2024
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Send us a textHannah Brown is a television personality, lifestyle expert, podcast host and New York Times bestselling author of God Bless This Mess. A...
Sonya Singh is "Sari, not Sari"!
23 Apr 2024
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Send us a textSonya Singh, a bestselling author, has ventured into the world of film and television writing after the success of her debut novel Sari,...
Violet Marsh talks about writing (with a concussion!) and why Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man
16 Apr 2024
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Send us a textViolet Marsh is a two-time Golden Heart finalist and a former lawyer who decided it was more fun to write witty banter than contractual ...
The Wartime Book Club and Sunday Times bestseller Kate Thompson Talks about Historical Fiction and Hero Librarians
09 Apr 2024
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Send us a textSunday Times bestseller Kate Thompson talks about her latest book, The Wartime Book Club, based on the true story of the occupation of t...
Lizzie Damilola Blackburn talks about her acclaimed debut novel, Yinka, Where is Your Husband?
27 Dec 2023
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Send us a text Lizzie Damilola Blackburn is the best-selling author of Yinka, Where is Your Husband? which follows the story an Oxford-educated Bri...
The Second Chance Year Author Melissa Wiesner About Writing Romance and Do-Overs
05 Dec 2023
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Send us a textWhat would you do if you got to re-live the worst year of your life? Melissa Wiesner's new release, The Second Chance Year, answers...
Salaam, with Love Author Sara Sharaf Beg Talks about writing YA and Much More!
29 Nov 2023
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Send us a textSara Sharaf Beg is a Pakistani-American Muslim author whose debut YA contemporary novel Salaam, with Love was released in 2022. This h...
How to Change a Life and Wedding Girl Author Stacey Ballis talks about food, love, and being a child prodigy!
22 Nov 2023
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Send us a textStacey Ballis is the author of ten foodie novels, including Inappropriate Men, Sleeping Over, Room for Improvement, The Spinster Sisters...
Addie Woolridge talks about her latest, The Homecoming War, and why all's fair in love and HOCO!
01 Nov 2023
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Send us a textAddie Woolridge is the author of The Checklist, The Bounceback, Anatomy of a Meet-Cute, and most recently, The Homecoming War. She&apo...
Kiss and Spell Author Celestine Martin Brings the Whimsical Paranormal Romance - Just in Time For Halloween!
25 Oct 2023
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Send us a text New Jersey native Celestine Martin just released her second book in the Elemental Love series, Kiss and Spell, which brings us back to...
Kristen Mei Chase: Talks about Parenthood, Women's Fiction, and Healing Relationships
26 Apr 2023
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Send us a textKristen Mei Chase, writer, blogger, marketer, podcaster, and publisher and CEO of the Cool Mom Picks Network, which includes Cool Mom ...
Author Reading: Addie Woolridge Reads from Anatomy of a Meet Cute!
29 Mar 2023
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Send us a text Addie Woolridge, author of The Checklist, The Bounce Back, reads from her new release, Anatomy of a Meet Cute. You can follow her:webs...
Addie Woolridge on: Writing Complex Characters, the Perfect Meet Cute, and Opera Singing
08 Mar 2023
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Send us a textWe're delighted to have Addie Woolridge, author of The Checklist, The Bounce Back, and most recently, Anatomy of a Meet Cute, join ...
Nisha Sharma: On Writing Authentically and the Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Romance
01 Mar 2023
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Send us a textNisha Sharma is the critically acclaimed author of YA and adult contemporary romances including My So-Called Bollywood Life, Radha and J...
Author Reading: Karelia Stetz-Waters
09 Feb 2023
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Send us a textKarelia Stetz-Waters reads from her hilarious new romcom, Behind the Scenes.A little about Behind the Scenes: Business consultant Rose J...
Author Reading: The Second You're Single by Cara Tanamachi
31 Jan 2023
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Send us a textCara Tanamachi, also known as Cara Lockwood, reads from The Second You're Single - out Jan 31!Buy the book:Amazon: https://amzn.to/...
USA Today Bestselling Author Evie Dunmore: Talks Historical Romance, Feminism, and Much More!
25 Jan 2023
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Send us a textEvie Dunmore is the USA TODAY bestselling author of Bringing Down the Duke. Her League of Extraordinary Women is inspired by her passion...
Karelia Stetz-Waters: Talks about finding writing inspiration at her favorite sex toy shop in Portland, writing authentic romance, and much more!
11 Jan 2023
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Send us a textKarelia Stetz-Waters writes happily-ever-afters for women who love women. She's the author of her new rom-com, Behind the Scenes, a...
Lauren Kung Jessen: Talks about rom-coms, the Chinese Zodiac, publishing her first book, and culinary school
04 Jan 2023
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Send us a textLauren Kung Jessen's first novel, Lunar Love, is out January 10. Jessen, a mixed-race Chinese-American writer, attended culinary ...
USA Today Bestseller KM/Kwana Jackson: on writing sizzling friends to lovers romances, knitting, and - of course! - how to marry Keanu Reeves
14 Dec 2022
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Send us a textKwana Jackson, who also writes under KM Jackson is the USA Today bestselling author of How to Marry Keanu Reeves in 90 Days and the Real...
Jackie Ashenden Chats about New Zealand, Sheep Farmers, and Creating Addictively Compelling Series
30 Nov 2022
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Send us a textThe very talented Jackie Ashenden is the Publisher’s Weekly bestselling and critically acclaimed author of over seventy books (and cou...
Annette Chavez Macias/Sabrina Sol: Talks about Her Love of Storytelling, the Influence of Family, and Tamales at Christmas!
23 Nov 2022
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Send us a textThe amazing Annette Chavez Macias (author of the critically acclaimed women's fiction novel, Big Chicas Don't Cry) writes st...
KD Casey Talks About Queer Jewish Romance, Baseball, and Bringing the Heat
16 Nov 2022
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Send us a textBaseball season might be over, but KD Casey (they/she) keeps it alive with their sizzling queer baseball series, Unwritten Rules. Casey,...
NYT Bestseller Francine Pascal talks: Sweet Valley High, the Wakefield Twins and much more
09 Nov 2022
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Send us a textFrancine Pascal, The New York Times bestselling creator of The Sweet Valley High series, revolutionized the Young Adult market. The Swee...
Lily Chu: Loving K-Pop Heroes, Making Perfume Magic, and Writing LOL Rom-Coms
02 Nov 2022
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Send us a textLily Chu writes romantic comedies set in Toronto with strong Asian characters.The Stand-In, her debut rom-com, spent multiple weeks at n...
Rebecca Hunter: Spending Nights in Sweden, Writing Inspirations, and Dancing at the Harlequin Ball
25 Oct 2022
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Send us a textRebecca Hunter is an award-winning author of the Practically Perfect Nannies, Fantasy Island, Nordic Nights, and the Blackmore, Inc seri...
NYT Bestseller Maisey Yates: Diving Deep into Characters, Processing Grief With Love, and Sharing the Holidays with Cowboys
19 Oct 2022
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Send us a textAward-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Maisey Yates joins the show. The Queen of Cowboys has written 153 books a...
Engineer Turned Rom Com Author Jackie Lau Shares: Sweet Love Stories, Stand-Up Groomsmen, and Matcha Tiramisu Donuts
12 Oct 2022
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Send us a textJackie Lau has written more than twenty novels and is the critically acclaimed author of Donut Fall In Love. The New York Times said, ...
Kick-butt Air Force Pilot and Part-Time Spy Turned NYT Bestseller Cindy Dees Chats about: Flying C-5 Cargo Planes, Selling Two Million Books, and MUCH More with
05 Oct 2022
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Send us a textNew York Times and USA Today bestseller Cindy Dees has sold more than two million books worldwide, but that's probably the least im...
USA Today Bestseller Stefanie London: Pampered Pets, Holidays in Australia, and Following Your Dreams
28 Sep 2022
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Send us a textWe interview Stefanie London, a multi-award-winning, USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romances, including the Patterson Bl...
Award-Winning Nina Crespo: Small Town Secrets, Romantic Gestures, and Life Coaching
21 Sep 2022
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Send us a textNina Crespo is an award-winning contemporary romance novelist, who's been published by Harlequin, Pocket Books, Kensington, and Ent...
USA Today Bestseller Megan Crane/Caitlin Crews Talks About Cowboys, Alaskan Romance, and Witches Next Door
12 Sep 2022
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Send us a textWe welcome the indomitable Megan Crane/Caitlin Crews, the USA Today bestselling author of 130 novels and counting. She also writes as on...
Attorney turned Romance Author Jayci Lee Chats About Love, Laughter, and Food!
07 Sep 2022
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Send us a textContemporary romance and rom-com author Jayci Lee talks to us about her former life as a defense litigator, her love of food and family,...
Bestseller Cara Lockwood/Cara Tanamachi Talks about Romcoms, Movie Deals, Podcasting, and More!
06 Sep 2022
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Send us a textCara Lockwood, Skip to the Good Part co-host and author of more than 34 novels, talks about her first book, I Do (But I Don't) , wh...
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22 Jun 2022
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