In this Beyond the Book episode, I’m joined by Tasha Hackett to discuss her contemporary romance, Planning for Nickie. Tasha shares the hilarious and heartfelt origins of her hero Mark—a man so committed to efficiency he lives in a hotel and has his entire search for a wife mapped out on a spreadsheet.

We discuss the shift from writing historical to contemporary fiction, the “need to know” research process, and the deeper themes of anxiety and control that surfaced as the story unfolded.

Join us for a conversation about the beauty of shared human experiences and the reminder that we don’t have to navigate life alone.

✨ Read the transcript on my blog.

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