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Make Out Already episodes

  • Serving C*nt with Courtney Clark Michaels and Eve Dangerfield
    Smooches, get your headphones and your wallets. This episode is about to load up your TBR with heroines who are not to be messed with. We’re talking about heroines who serve the most see-you-next-Tuesday with Courtney Clark Michaels and Eve Dangerfield.
    Liz is offering copy editing services and tarot brainstorming sessions for romance authors! Go to ellediazromance.com to learn more.
    Find us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/makeoutalreadypod/?hl=en
    Preorder Liz’s next book, IN ON THE ACTION: https://a.co/d/87RjuZC
    Find Courtney everywhere here: https://linktr.ee/courtneyclarkmichaels
    Find Eve everywhere here: https://www.evedangerfield.com/links
    One of many tweets about Eugene from the Try Guys: https://x.com/asiagobagei/status/1577131494530686978?s=46&t=JeSFURSpvI995pnXQScrDA
    Captivated by Tessa Bailey and Eve Dangerfield
    The Viscount Made Me Do It by Diana Quincy
    Perv by Dakota Gray
    Hot Under His Collar by Andie J. Christopher
    Priest by Sierra Simone
    The Siren by Tiffany Reisz
    After Hours by Cara McKenna
    Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale
    Broderick by Katee Robert
    Mistakes Were Made by Meryl Wilsner
    Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola
    A Gentleman in the Street by Alisha Rai
    The Fake Boyfriend Fiasco by Talia Hibbert
    Open Hearts by Eve Dangerfield
    1 hr 28 min
  • Mothman 2: Bigger, Sexier, Mothier! “I’m Engaged to Mothman” by Paige Lavoie
    Hi Smooches! On this episode, we're recapping I'm Engaged to Mothman, the second book in Paige Lavoie's Mothman in Love series. We previously recapped the first book with our friend and Mothman groupie Molly, so go listen to that episode if you haven't already.
    Some future episode announcements. Sometime in April, we're going to recap Just Another Epic Love Poem by Parisa Akhhari. That book is out today when this episode drops, so you can go get it right now! And over on Fable, we're going to read Never Cross a Highlander by Lisa Rayne, so you can read along with us ahead of that recap.
    And self promo to any authors listening that I, Liz, am offering copy editing and tarot-based brainstorming services. You can find out more at ellediazromance.com. Now, on
    to Mothman shenanigans. Spoilers ahead.
    Find us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/makeoutalreadypod/?hl=en
    Preorder Liz’s next book, IN ON THE ACTION: https://a.co/d/87RjuZC
    50 min
  • "Say the Thing" and Read that Romance with Kami Orange!
    Hi Smooches! On this episode, we’re chatting with boundary coach Kami Orange, author of the new book Say the Thing: Boundary-Setting Scripts and Phrases to Communicate Directly and Speak Up with Kindness. Meg and I have both separately followed Kami’s work and when we reached out to her for an interview were delighted to find out she’s a romance reader! So we talked a lot about how reading romance is fantastic for exploring boundary setting. We hope you have fun listening to this conversation, because we had a lot of fun having it.
    Find Kami on TikTok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@kami_orange?_t=8kDrEfGaVf0&_r=1
    Find links to Kami’s book and boundary flashcards here: https://kamiorangeinfo.com
    Find us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/makeoutalreadypod/?hl=en
    Preorder Liz’s next book, IN ON THE ACTION: https://a.co/d/87RjuZC
    Books we mentioned:
    Say the Thing by Kami Orange
    A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor by Kathryn Moon
    Come Together by Emily Nagoski
    Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski
    Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski
    I Married a Lizardman by Regine Abel
    Her Alien Priest by Michele Mills
    Stalked by the Kraken by Lillian Lark
    The Book Leo video on Tentacle Entanglement by Siggy Shade https://youtu.be/W03iZEfFkE4?si=dyg9Xqg0yqempNUl
    1 hr 3 min
  • Roasting the Canon and Making Bookish Content with AndreaRaeReads!

    Hi Smooches! We’re talking about sooo many books today with Anne, also known as andrearaereads on TikTok. She is such a wealth of knowledge about incredible books across multiple genres, and she’s writing a vampire romance that sounds scrumptious. We talk about what Lizzie Bennet was really doing on those long walks, which monsters we most love, and so much more.

    Follow Anne on TikTok @andrearaereads: https://www.tiktok.com/@andrearaereads?_t=8jpw5XS3RCI&_r=1
    Find us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/makeoutalreadypod/?hl=en
    Preorder Liz’s next book, IN ON THE ACTION: https://a.co/d/87RjuZC
    Books we mentioned

    Mansfield Park by Jane Austen

    The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White

    Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White

    Still Life With Bones by Alexa Hagerty

    Girls Weekend by CM Nascosta (Parties, mentioned in the episode, is actually the sequel)

    Morning Glory Milking Farm by CM Nascosta

    Sing Me to Sleep by RM Virtues

    Are Prisons Obsolete? by Angela Davis

    Freedom Is a Constant Struggle by Angela Davis

    Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon

    Prison Planet Barbarian by Ruby Dixon

    All That’s Left to You by Ghassan Kanafani

    The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi

    Salt Houses by Hala Alyan

    The Palestine Laboratory by Antony Lowenstein

    The Sins of Lord Lockwood by Meredith Duran

    Yona of the Dawn

    The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite

    Wed to the Alien War Lord by January Bell


    53 min
  • Would You Rather? Singles Retreat Edition with Tanvier Peart
    Hi Smooches! Today we have a really fun, dishy episode with debut author Tanvier Peart. We’re playing Would You Rather? in honor of her second-chance forced proximity romance, The Seven Month Itch. It’s about a couple that’s been separated and runs into each other at a singles retreat. Other unexpected guests turn up, and shenanigans ensue.
    Stuff we mentioned
    “The Seven Month Itch” by Tanvier Peart https://tanvierpeart.com/books-3/
    Tanvier on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanvierwrites?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
    Tanvier on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tanvierwrites?_t=8jTPWncilrv&_r=1
    Where to find us
    Website: www.makeoutalreadypod.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeoutalreadypod/?hl=en
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/makeout_already
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makeoutalreadypod
    Merch: https://make-out-already.creator-spring.com
    Liz’s author socials: https://twitter.com/ellediazromance
    https://www.instagram.com/ellediazromance
    40 min
  • All Things Austen with Melodie Edwards
    Happy New Year, Smooches! Today, we’re talking All Things Austen with author Melodie Edwards, who has written a beautiful contemporary reimagining of Persuasion. It’s got Stars Hollow vibes with its setting of Niagara-on-the-Lake and riotous cast of characters, a hyper-competent Anne, and a swoon worthy Wentworth. You can preorder the book, which comes out in February, and you will absolutely want to after listening to this episode.
    Stuff we mentioned
    Melodie Edwards on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodiewritesedwards?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
    “Once Persuaded, Twice Shy” by Melodie Edwards buy links: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/704141/once-persuaded-twice-shy-by-melodie-edwards/9780593440797/
    “The Illustrated Letters of Jane Austen”: https://a.co/d/53Fbxtm
    Where to find us
    Website: www.makeoutalreadypod.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeoutalreadypod/?hl=en
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/makeout_already
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makeoutalreadypod
    Merch: https://make-out-already.creator-spring.com
    Liz’s author socials: https://twitter.com/ellediazromance
    https://www.instagram.com/ellediazromance
    1 hr 1 min
  • Top 3 Rewatchable Holiday Movies with Annie Rains
    Hi Smooches! On today’s episode, which we recorded way back in September, we talked with author Annie Rains about her wonderful book Through the Snow Globe. It’s women’s fiction (because the hero is in a coma for most of it) described as It’s a Wonderful Life meets Groundhog Day. So we discussed our top three most rewatchable holiday movies. Enjoy!
    Stuff we mentioned
    How many days was the time loop in Groundhog Day? https://mashable.com/article/how-long-phil-connors-stuck-in-groundhog-day-time-loop
    Annie Rains on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annierainsbooks?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
    Through the Snow Globe by Annie Rains https://bookshop.org/p/books/through-the-snow-globe-annie-rains/19241268
    Where to find us
    Website: www.makeoutalreadypod.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeoutalreadypod/?hl=en
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/makeout_already
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makeoutalreadypod
    Merch: https://make-out-already.creator-spring.com
    Liz’s author socials: https://twitter.com/ellediazromance
    https://www.instagram.com/ellediazromance
    “How That Makes You Feel” by Elle Diaz
    Bookshop.org (support your local indie!) https://bookshop.org/p/books/how-that-makes-you-feel-elle-diaz/20373092?ean=9781088250686
    Amazon https://amzn.to/3PVc5UQ
    Barnes & Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1143897420?ean=9781088250686
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/how-that-makes-you-feel
    47 min
  • Holiday Gift Guide: Harm Reduction Edition
    Hi Smooches! This year’s holiday gift guide isn’t going to be business as usual. We’re discussing ways to spend less money and consume more ethically this holiday season if you choose to give gifts. We talk about how even if there’s no ethical consumption under capitalism, it’s our responsibility to do as little harm as possible in a society that makes doing no harm impossible. Along with ideas for where and how to shop, we recommend books we loved this year for people on your list. And it doesn’t cost a dime to speak up for the people of Palestine.
    Stuff we mentioned
    Elfster for gift exchanges
    Bookshop.org
    Libro.fm
    Poshmark
    Romance novels
    Romance to give new romance readers: Birds of California by Katie Cotugno or Main Character Energy by Jamie Varon
    Romance for people who like em thicc: Reel by Kennedy Ryan and Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale
    Sci fi/fantasy: The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer and The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White
    For the young’ns: Belladonna and Foxglove by Adalyn Grace
    Amor Actually anthology
    I’m In Love With Mothman by Paige Lavoie for anyone on your list
    Other books
    Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa
    Slewfoot by Brom
    The Woman in Me by Britney Spears
    The Free People’s Village by Sim Kern
    Video games
    Stardew Valley — It’s on mobile, too, so no need to buy a console!
    Crafts and hobbies
    Unused Sticker Club Book: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1528972584/
    Cozy Witch Tarot Deck: https://bookshop.org/p/books/cozy-witch-tarot-deck-and-guidebook-amanda-lovelace/18257734
    Where to find us
    Website: www.makeoutalreadypod.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeoutalreadypod/?hl=en
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/makeout_already
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makeoutalreadypod
    Merch: https://make-out-already.creator-spring.com
    Liz’s author socials: https://twitter.com/ellediazromance
    https://www.instagram.com/ellediazromance
    “How That Makes You Feel” by Elle Diaz
    Bookshop.org (support your local indie!) https://bookshop.org/p/books/how-that-makes-you-feel-elle-diaz/20373092?ean=9781088250686
    Amazon https://amzn.to/3PVc5UQ
    Barnes & Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1143897420?ean=9781088250686
    1 hr 4 min
  • One Episode, Four Romance Subgenres!

    Hi Smooches! On this episode, we're recapping some recent reads: a sci-fi/dystopian romance; a paranormal romance; a lit fic title that's actually a romance; and a sports romance by one of our besties. Spoilers ahead!


    Books recapped:

    The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White

    Deal with the Devil by Kit Rocha

    Off His Game by Courtney Clark Michaels

    Birds of California by Katie Cotugno


    Books mentioned in brief:

    Palestine by Joe Sacco

    The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

    On Palestine by Noam Chomsky and Ilan Pappe

    Nanny for the Neighbors by Lily Gold

    Set Boundaries Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab

    I’m Engaged to Mothman by Paige Lavoie

    Mistakes Were Made by Meryl Wilsner

    Something Borrowed by Eve Dangerfield

    Kami Orange Boundary Phrase Flashcards

    Slewfoot by Brom

    Krampus by Brom

    56 min
  • NaNoWriMo Treat: "In On The Action" by Elle Diaz, Chapter One
    Hi Smooches! Today we’re doing something a little different. In honor of NaNoWriMo, I’m going to read the first chapter of my work in progress. This is from my draft of In On the Action, which is Book 2 in the Seducing Steel City series. If I were better at marketing or planning, I’d have preorder links for you, maybe a Goodreads page where you could add the title, but I’m just kind of winging this. I’m also winging narration, as I have no training in this. So enjoy this subject-to-change exclusive first listen of In On The Action by Elle Diaz, a sapphic age gap romance with tons of pining, baked goods, and getting hot and sweaty with your crush in more ways than one.
    Where to find us
    Website: www.makeoutalreadypod.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeoutalreadypod/?hl=en
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/makeout_already
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makeoutalreadypod
    Merch: https://make-out-already.creator-spring.com
    Liz’s author socials: https://twitter.com/ellediazromance
    https://www.instagram.com/ellediazromance
    “How That Makes You Feel” by Elle Diaz
    Bookshop.org (support your local indie!) https://bookshop.org/p/books/how-that-makes-you-feel-elle-diaz/20373092?ean=9781088250686
    Amazon https://amzn.to/3PVc5UQ
    Barnes & Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1143897420?ean=9781088250686
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/how-that-makes-you-feel
    33 min

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Make Out Already recaps contemporary romance novels, rom coms and anything with an HEA, and we take romance VERY seriously. We’ll tell you what we LOVE, air our grievances, tell you our fan casts and…