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Today’s guest is romance author Jen Comfort. Jen writes about hot nerds with cool jobs. Her latest book is Midnight Duet* a gender-flipped Phantom of the Opera.

In this interview, we chat about the following:

• Her writing journey
• What is it like to foster pets?
• Why are libraries important?
• Jen’s romance journey
• Why is reading romance good for people dealing with anxiety?
• Jen’s writing process for writing Midnight Duet/

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Today's guest is romance novelist Stacey Agdern. Stacey writes contemporary that feature Jewish Joy. She has one series that features friendship, festivals, Hanukkah inspired books that feel like curling on a fuzzy blanket while watching Hallmark Movies.

Stacey’s upcoming book B’Nai Mitzvah Mistake* is a must-add to your TBR. Stacey also shares a list of fun book recommendations you must add to your TBR.

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Today we are chatting with debut romance novelist N.M. Patel. Her debut novel Luv Shuv in New York*is an opposite-attract romance available on Kindle Unlimited.
In this interview, we chat about the following:

• What was her journey to writing?
• How did she get started writing this novel while working and commuting full-time?
• What inspired her to write this story?
• Why was it inspired to have a community of support while writing this book?
• Tips and tricks to develop a plot
• Why she chose not to have a third-act conflict?

N.M. Patel has been a guest on the show previously. Please check out our series guide to the Addicted/Calloway universe created by Krista and Becca Ritchie (blog, Spotify #226)

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Today’s guest is Jennifer Milliken. Jennifer writes contemporary romance and women’s fiction; her books are unputdownable. Her latest book is The Least Amount of Awful*, a workplace romance where the FMC has to go back and help her estranged dad.

In this episode, we talk about the following:

• How her third book went viral? What was her experience like?
• What was her writing journey look like?
• What types of books that she loves to read?
• How her childhood experience helped her write this story?

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Today’s guest is contemporary romance author Tarah DeWitt. Tarah’s started writing in 2020, and she has three books out. In this chat, we talk about the following:

• We chat about the pros and cons of having chickens.
• What led her to start writing back in 2020?
• Why did she start reading contemporary romance?
• Why she chose not to go the traditional publishing route?
• How did her books pick up?
• We chat about her runaway hit Funny Feelings*
• Tarah shares a must-read Romantasy to add to your TBR
• Plus four contemporary romances that you must pick up ASAP.

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Today’s guest is author Kristina Forest. Kristina writes YA novels and debuted her adult romance novel, The Neighbor Favor.* In this interview, we chat about the following:

• What was Kristina’s writing journey>
• Her love for historical romance books?
• Why did Kristina want to write adult romances?
• Why she established herself as a YA author first?
• What projects can we expect from Kristina in the future?
• Two book recommendations from authors named Mimi.

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Today we are chatting with Sajni Patel. Sajni writes rom-com and YA and will be venturing to write a fantasy book this year. Her latest book Isha, Unscripted*, is a rom-com about what happens when your life falls apart, and you want to chase your dream.
In this episode, we chat about the following:

• What led her to start writing
• How does she juggles writing multiple genres?
• How did she get started writing rom-coms?
• How did the process of writing a fantasy book differ from her previous work?
• What movie inspired Isha Unscripted?
• Listening to audiobooks
• Insider knowledge about what it is like to work on getting your books produced as an audiobook.

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A note about this recording: on November 10, the Harper Collins Union went on strike, asking for Harper Collins to negotiate a new contract. After three months of the strike, Harper Collins came to the bargaining table and negotiated a new agreement. Harper Collins Union went back to work on February 21, 2023.

In solidarity with the strike, I have held on to this interview. What I thought would take a few weeks was delayed by almost four months.

Today, we are chatting with Olivia Dade. Olivia just wrapped up her epic Spoiler Alert series with Ship Wrecked*. This series is a reimagining of epic TV series, and in this installment, the two main characters are stranded on a desert island. After a one-night stand, they see each other for a chemistry test the next day, and their story evolves over the next seven years.

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Today our guest is blogger Denise from The Connected Reader blog and community. In this episode, we chat about the following:

• Why she founded The Connected Reader, which is a space for caregivers who can find solace and joy through reading
• What was Denise’s reading journey? What types of books and genres does she favor?
• How she became a mood reader?
• How she utilizes reading as a form of self-care?
• How to incorporate reading while having a full life as a caregiver?
• Why should you read in various formats at the same time?

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Today’s guest is debut author Elle Diaz. Her debut novel, How that Makes You Feel* is an emotional romance you must add to your TBR.

In this interview, we chat about the following:

• We chat about Elle’s podcast Makeout Already. How did the podcast start? What to expect from listening to each show?
• Elle’s writing journey
• What was the process towards self-publishing
• A list of book recommendations featuring messy characters.

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