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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/!

    Writing about Love and Family with Just Playing House author Farah Heron!

    Writing about Love and Family with Just Playing House author Farah Heron!

    Farah Heron is the critically acclaimed author of romantic comedies for adults and young adults filled with huge South Asian families, delectable food, and most importantly, brown people falling stupidly in love.Farah’s books have been praised in The Globe and Mail, Book Riot, Oprah Magazine, Bustle and more, and have been named best of the year by Entertainment Weekly, USA Today, NPR, CBC Books, Kobo, and more.Her latest, Just Playing House, is out now!For more about her, check out: https://...

    • 41 min
    Romance is in the air - and at the vineyard with bestseller Mia Heintzelman!

    Romance is in the air - and at the vineyard with bestseller Mia Heintzelman!

    Mia Heintzelman is a bestselling author of novels including Monopolove, The Friendship Contract, and The Accidental Crush. Her work has appeared on Book Riot, Romantically Inclined, and Readers Entertainment Radio. She writes fun, flirty, fiery romances about strong women and men with enough heart to fall for them. Her latest, The Wedding Crush, is out today!Learn more:https://www.miaheintzelman.com/

    • 32 min
    We dance the night away with the amazing writing duo Karelia and Faye Stetz-Waters!

    We dance the night away with the amazing writing duo Karelia and Faye Stetz-Waters!

    Ambassadors of real-life happily-ever-after, Fay and Karelia Stetz-Waters have been together for twenty-three years. Their writing process involves many afternoons spent at local coffee shops and brewpubs outlining scenes, going over drafts, and high fiving each other. The process works beautifully. They wrote Second-Night Stand, a book about one hook-up that turns into a seriously hilarious situationship in this vibrant and lively romantic comedy about taking chances . . . and breaking...

    • 36 min
    USA Today bestselling author Xio Axelrod talks about writing, making music, and much more!

    USA Today bestselling author Xio Axelrod talks about writing, making music, and much more!

    Xio Axelrod is the USA Today bestselling author of The Girl with Stars in her Eyes, Girls with Bad Reputations, and Love on the Byline, among many others. When she isn’t behind the keyboard, Xio can be found behind the mic in a studio, writing songs or performing as her fictional band, The Lillys.Find out more about Xio:https://xioaxelrod.com/InstagramFacebook

    • 33 min
    Bachelorette fan-favorite Hannah Brown talks about her new rom-com, Mistakes We Never Made

    Bachelorette fan-favorite Hannah Brown talks about her new rom-com, Mistakes We Never Made

    Hannah Brown is a television personality, lifestyle expert, podcast host and New York Times bestselling author of God Bless This Mess. After winning Miss Alabama USA in 2018, she went on to star on season 15 of ABC’s hit reality series The Bachelorette, win season 28 of Dancing with the Stars, and compete on FOX’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, where she ended up being one of two women who completed the course and outlasted the other 16 contestants, most of whom were professional athl...

    • 34 min
    Sonya Singh is "Sari, not Sari"!

    Sonya Singh is "Sari, not Sari"!

    Sonya Singh, a bestselling author, has ventured into the world of film and television writing after the success of her debut novel Sari, Not Sari. Sonya has also secured a deal with Crown Media/Hallmark to create a South Asian Christmas Movie.Find out more about Sonya:https://sonyasinghbooks.com/Show note: This interview was originally recorded in 2023, and was delayed due to technical difficulties!

    • 45 min

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