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We interview your favorite romance authors! Join your co-hosts, Cara Lockwood, a bestselling author of more than 30 books whose first novel, I Do (But I Don't) was made into a Lifetime Original movie, and her co-host, husband, and real-life romantic hero, PJ as they get to know the writers behind your favorite Happily Ever Afters. We'll skip to the good parts - of new books, backstories, and inspirations. Join us and add a little more Happily Ever After to your day! For more on Cara's books, check out: https://caratanamachi.com/and https://caralockwood.com/!

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We interview your favorite romance authors! Join your co-hosts, Cara Lockwood, a bestselling author of more than 30 books whose first novel, I Do (But I Don't) was made into a Lifetime Original movie, and her co-host, husband, and real-life romantic hero, PJ as they get to know the writers behind your favorite Happily Ever Afters. We'll skip to the good parts - of new books, backstories, and inspirations. Join us and add a little more Happily Ever After to your day! For more on Cara's books, check out: https://caratanamachi.com/and https://caralockwood.com/!

    Addie Woolridge on: Writing Complex Characters, the Perfect Meet Cute, and Opera Singing

    Addie Woolridge on: Writing Complex Characters, the Perfect Meet Cute, and Opera Singing

    We're delighted to have Addie Woolridge, author of The Checklist, The Bounce Back, and most recently, Anatomy of a Meet Cute, join us on today's episode. She's a classically trained opera singer with a degree in music from the University of Southern California. She also holds a master’s degree in public administration from Indiana University. Woolridge’s well-developed characters are a result of her love for diverse people, cultures, and experiences.

    You can follow her:

    website: https://addiewoolridge.com/
    Instagram: @addiewoolridge 
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AddieWoolridgeAuthor
    Newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/AddieWoolridgeNewsletter

    • 52 min
    Nisha Sharma: On Writing Authentically and the Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Romance

    Nisha Sharma: On Writing Authentically and the Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Romance

    Nisha Sharma is the critically acclaimed author of YA and adult contemporary romances including My So-Called Bollywood Life, Radha and Jai’s Recipe for Romance, The Singh Family Trilogy and the If Shakespeare was an Auntie series.

    Her new YA, The Karma Map is out March 1.
    Her new contemporary romance, Tastes Like Shakkar, is out August 2023!

    Follow her on:
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    • 56 min
    Author Reading: Karelia Stetz-Waters

    Author Reading: Karelia Stetz-Waters

    Karelia Stetz-Waters reads from her hilarious new romcom, Behind the Scenes.

    A little about Behind the Scenes:

    Business consultant Rose Josten might not have officially reached “pug lady” middle age, but she’s already got the pugs—along with their little Gucci coats and trash-lovin’ appetites. Still, life is good, with her work, her sisters, and a secret hobby creating incredibly tactile (if surprisingly sexy) mindfulness videos. So why does it feel like it’s not quite enough? Which is exactly when Ash Stewart enters camera left, and Rose’s world suddenly goes full technicolor . . .

    Ash never looks at anyone. Not since her ex ripped her heart from her chest in Spielberg-esque style, crushing Ash’s reputation, dreams, and career in one brutal blow. But Rose is altogether different. She’s curvy, beautiful, and just so damn put together. And her business expertise might be Ash’s best bet for getting her last film—and her last chance—financed. Now if they can just keep their attraction under wraps, Ash’s lost dream could finally come true. But are they creating the perfect pitch . . . or setting the stage for disaster?

    Follow Karelia:
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    https://www.kareliastetzwaters.com/

    • 13 min
    Author Reading: The Second You're Single by Cara Tanamachi

    Author Reading: The Second You're Single by Cara Tanamachi

    Cara Tanamachi, also known as Cara Lockwood, reads from The Second You're Single - out Jan 31!

    Buy the book:
    Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Mdj4qp
    B&N: https://bit.ly/3Mdjhdb
    Books-a-Million: https://bit.ly/3FEdHhs
    Indiebound: https://bit.ly/3FGYFb1
    Kindle: https://amzn.to/3yyKLG3
    Nook: https://bit.ly/39Y8YeU
    Kobo: https://bit.ly/3FEltYN
    Google Play: https://bit.ly/3FDJ0Je
    Follow her:
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    Twitter

    Read more:
    https://caratanamachi.com/

    • 11 min
    USA Today Bestselling Author Evie Dunmore: Talks Historical Romance, Feminism, and Much More!

    USA Today Bestselling Author Evie Dunmore: Talks Historical Romance, Feminism, and Much More!

    Evie Dunmore is the USA TODAY bestselling author of Bringing Down the Duke. Her League of Extraordinary Women is inspired by her passion for romance, women pioneers, and all things Victorian. The third installment of the series, Portrait of a Scotsman, is out now, and the fourth installment, The Gentleman's Gambit, will be coming next fall. 
    In her civilian life, she is a consultant with a M.Sc. in Diplomacy from Oxford.  Evie is a member of the British Romantic Novelists’ Association (RNA).

    Find out more about her:
    http://eviedunmore.com/

    • 37 min
    Karelia Stetz-Waters: Talks about finding writing inspiration at her favorite sex toy shop in Portland, writing authentic romance, and much more!

    Karelia Stetz-Waters: Talks about finding writing inspiration at her favorite sex toy shop in Portland, writing authentic romance, and much more!

    Karelia Stetz-Waters writes happily-ever-afters for women who love women. She's the author of her new rom-com, Behind the Scenes, and Satisfaction Guaranteed, which was shortlisted for the Amazon Best Romances of June 2021.

    She’s a Lambda Award Finalist, and has made the Library Journal best romance novels list. She earned a starred review from Publisher's Weekly, which called her work "an enchanting must-read." She's also written the Out in Portland series, as well as the Young Adult novel about first love, Forgive Me If I've Told You This Before.

    Whether it’s romance or thriller, her characters get the epic wins they deserve and more. She lives her own happily-ever-after in Oregon with her wife of 20+ years.

    Find out more about her: https://www.kareliastetzwaters.com/

    Follow her on:
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    • 46 min

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