Today we are chatting with debut author TJ Alexander. TJ’s debut novel is Chef’s Kiss which is the perfect foodie romance with a grumpy sunshine trope. This book is spicy but it is SLOW BURN. In this interview, we chat about what it was like to write Chef’s Kiss and TJ’s book recommendaitons for morally grey characters.

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Today our guest is Romance Book content creator Jenn from The Book Refuge. In this interview, we chat about what led her to start her YouTube channel, and how the pandemic led her to read more romance. In addition, Jenn shares how she reads more than 600 books a year.

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Today I am chatting with Lily Chu. Lily writes rom-com with strong Asian characters. In this interview, we chat about the transition from being a paranormal writer and her journey to start writing rom-com. We also chat about productivity planners, our failed bullet journal journey, and some planning tips. Lily also shares some great book recommendations that you must add to your TBR.

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Today I am chatting with author Madi Sinha. Madi writes medical women’s fiction. In this interview, we chat about what led her to write her first novel The White Coat Diaries. In this interview, we also chat about her latest book At Least You Have Your Health which is a deep dive into the Wellness and Medical Concierge industry. Madi also shares her go-to book recommendations.

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Today’s guest is Urban Fantasy author Hailey Turner. Hailey is a Bay-Area native author who loves to travel. In this interview, we chat about world-building, fantasy, and mythology Her latest series is the Soulbond series. Hailey also shares her go-to book recommendations.

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Today we are chatting with Carla and Johanna from Amor en Paginas. Carla and Johanna have a joint Instagram account to promote Latinx Romance Novels. In this interview, we chat about how they met, what led them to start the account, and yes they share a series of Latinx Romance Novels recommendations.

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Today I am chatting with Mia Sosa. Mia is a romance author that writes funny, flirty, and a little dirty novels. Mia’s latest book is The Wedding Crashers which is a fake relationship romance that is just so much fun. In this interview, we chat about Mia’s intention to focus on writing standalone as opposed to series. Mia also shares quite a few romance recommendations that you must add to your TBR.

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Today I am chatting with Maya Rodale. Maya is well known for her historical romances, however, her new novel is a Historical Fiction novel about journalist Nelly Bly. In this interview, we talked about writing in the Gilded Age, Maya’s upcoming work, and more important who is Nelly Bly.

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Today I am chatting with Katie Cotugno. Katie is well known for her YA work as she writes messy, complicated, feminist love stories, However, this year she is making her adult debut with Birds of California. If you love to read about Hollywood and show reboots, then this book is for you. In this interview, we chat about writing and book recommendations.

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Today I have a book recommendation episode for you. I am chatting with Victoria Wood, the creator of Bibliolifestyle which is a website and an amazing weekly newsletter that is the perfect reading companion. In this episode, we chat about reading tips, podcasting, how Victoria learned to embrace romance, and what book she still thinks about.

This is a Spring Reading Guide episode full of spring 2022 releases that fit six categories: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mysteries & Thrillers, Family & Friendship, Romance, and Short Stories.

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