Category: Romance

Ep 238: Melissa Ferguson on The Perfect Rom-Com to Pick Up Next

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day —Melissa Ferguson is here this week to give us the inside scoop on “The Perfect Rom-Com” for writers and bibliophiles to pick up next.

We discussed turning moments from her own writing journey into this romcom about an aspiring novelist, chronicling life with her family on Our Friendly Farmhouse, carving out a writing routine as a busy mom, the dilemmas of ghostwriting, and much more.

Past guest of the podcast RaeAnne Thayne raves that with The Perfect Rom-Com, “Melissa Ferguson delivers yet another sparkling, laugh-out-loud romance!” 

 

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About the Author:

Melissa Ferguson is the bestselling author of titles including How to Plot a Payback, Meet Me in the Margins, and Famous for a Living. She lives in Tennessee with her husband and children in their growing farmhouse lifestyle and writes heartwarming romantic comedies that have been featured in such places as The Hollywood Reporter, Travel + Leisure, and The New York Post. Follow Melissa with over 800,000 other subscribers on Instagram and TikTok at @ourfriendlyfarmhouse or her newsletter: melissaferguson.com.

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Ep. 232: Megan Tady Whisks Us Away to a Dreamy Swiss Village in Bluebird Day

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Today Megan Tady is back with us to discuss her new hilarious and heartwarming new novel from Zibby Books, Bluebird Day -about  a mother-daughter celebrity skiing duo who must learn to manage the bumps in their own estranged relationship when an avalanche in a dreamy Swiss village forces them together.

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“Bluebird Day is the ideal read for anyone looking for a fast-paced, lighthearted novel you could enjoy equally beside a crackling fire or at the beach. Tady delivers a cozy tale with layers as numerous as midseason snowpack.”
–BookPage

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About the Author:

Megan Tady, a journalist and editor, is the author of Super Bloom. She founded Word-Lift, a communication consulting and copywriting firm. Originally from Nebraska, she now lives in New England with her husband and two children. Learn more: http://www.megantady.com

 

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Ep. 231: RaeAnne Thayne Delivers Pure Holiday Joy in The December Market

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This week my guest is RaeAnne Thayne, author of The December Market, her 75th book and a delightful second chance holiday romance. Hallmark holiday movie fans look no further, you’ll want to curl up by the fire with this book and some hot chocolate this season.

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“I always turn to RaeAnne Thayne for stories that are riveting, characters who are inspiring and endings that fill me with joy and hope. -Robyn Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Virgin River Series.

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About the Author:

New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne finds inspiration in the beautiful northern Utah mountains where she lives with her family. Her books have won numerous honors, including six RITA Award nominations from Romance Writers of America and Career Achievement and Romance Pioneer awards from RT Book Reviews. She loves to hear from readers and can be reached through her website: http://www.raeannethayne.com

 

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Ep. 228: Georgia Clark on the Season’s “Most Wonderful” Holiday Romance

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This week my guest is Georgia Clark, author of Most Wonderful, a charming queer holiday romance that’s a must purchase this December.

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“Perfectly capturing the glimmering magic of love at the holidays and brimming with hopeful, big-hearted romance and a cast of lovable, dimensional characters, Most Wonderful is itself the most wonderful.”-Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners

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About the Author:

Georgia Clark is a novelist, performer, and, in addition to Most Wonderful, the author of Island Time, It Had to Be You, The Bucket List, The Regulars and two YA books. Clark is the host and founder of the internationally popular storytelling night, Generation Women, which is performed monthly at Joe’s Pub in New York. A native Australian, she lives in Brooklyn with her hot wife and sweet toddler.

 

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Ep. 221: Lynda Cohen Loigman on the Magic of The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern

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Lynda Cohen Loigman is back this week to discuss The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern, a heartwarming dual timeline historical novel that will have you believing in second chances and wishing for even more time with this charming cast of characters.

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“Mix equal parts humor, heart, and hope and you’ll get The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern, a sparkling ode to second chances. I adored Augusta on both of the book’s timelines, delighting in both her razor-sharp wit as a present-day Floridian retiree and her unrelenting curiosity as a grieving motherless child, in Brooklyn, whose life is upended by an aunt who appears to have spiritual healing powers. Lynda Cohen Loigman’s latest is a must-read that will leave you believing in the power of believing.”-Shelby Van Pelt, New York Times bestselling author of Remarkably Bright Creatures

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About the Author:

Lynda Cohen Loigman graduated from Harvard College and Columbia Law School. Her debut novel, The Two-Family House, was a USA Today bestseller and a nominee for the Goodreads 2016 Choice Awards in Historical Fiction. Her second novel, The Wartime Sisters, was selected as a Woman’s World Book Club pick and a Best Book of 2019 by Real Simple Magazine.

Her most recent book, The Matchmaker’s Gift, was named a Best New Book by People Magazine and a Best Book of Fall by the New York Post, Parade Magazine, Buzzfeed, and Good Morning America.com. The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern is her fourth novel. Learn more: http://www.lyndacohenloigman.com

 

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Ep. 218: Discover The Lost Letters from Martha’s Vineyard with Michael Callahan

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This week’s guest is Michael Callahan, author of The Lost Letters from Martha’s Vineyard, a captivating page-turner about two women bound by blood but divided by a long-buried secret, and the island that holds the key to the fateful summer that changed everything forever.

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“Compelling and evocative, The Lost Letters from Martha’s Vineyard is a page turner of the highest order. Michael Callahan’s novel does what few books do; it glued me to my seat. It is a great mystery with great insight into the secrets everybody keeps.” – Michael Connelly, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Resurrection Walk

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About the Author:

Michael Callahan is the author of the critically acclaimed novels Searching for Grace Kelly and The Night She Won Miss America, as well as a coffee-table history of the famed Musso & Frank Grill restaurant in Hollywood. A contributing editor at Vanity Fair, his work has been published in Esquire, Town & Country, and the New York Times, among others. He lives in Los Angeles. Learn more: http://www.callahanwrites.net

 

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Ep. 213: Marc Guggenheim on In Any Lifetime- a Captivating, Unique Blend of Romance and Science Fiction

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This week’s guest is  Marc Guggenheim, author of In Any Lifetime, a heartfelt story of a devoted husband who defies fate, attempting to find the one universe where his wife is still alive.

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“Heartfelt and beautifully written, In Any Lifetime elegantly leaps between science fiction and romance, begging you to ask the age-old question: How far will you go for the one you love?” ―Brad Meltzer, #1 bestselling author of The Lightning Road and The Escape Artist

 

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About the Author:

Marc Guggenheim grew up on Long Island, New York, and earned his law degree from Boston University. After over four years in practice, he left law to pursue a career in television.

Today, Guggenheim is an Emmy Award–winning writer who writes for multiple mediums including television, film, video games, comic books, and new media. His work includes projects for such popular franchises as Percy Jackson, Star Wars, Call of Duty, Star Trek, and Planet of the Apes.

Guggenheim currently lives in Encino, California, with his wife, two daughters, and a handful of pets. Keep up to date on his latest projects with LegalDispatch, a weekly newsletter where he shares news and notes about writing, comics, and the entertainment industry. Check it out at https://marcguggenheim.substack.com.

 

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Ep. 207: Namrata Patel Talks Spice Healing, Salem, and Self-Discovery in The Curious Secrets of Yesterday

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This week, I’m thrilled to have Namrata Patel back on the podcast to discuss her latest novel, The Curious Secrets of Yesterday, about a family of spice healers in Salem, Massachusetts.

Namrata gives us the inside scoop on crafting this comfort read, which is chock full of secrets, surprises, and relationships you’ll root for. This is a book you’ll want to slow down and savor this summer. 

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The journey of these three generations of Ayurvedic spice healers in historical Salem will envelop you like the warmth from cinnamon and cloves and stay with you long after the last page. —Mansi Shah, bestselling author of The Direction of the Wind

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About the Author:

Namrata Patel is an Indian-American author who lives in Boston. Her writing examines diaspora, dual-cultural identity among Indian-Americans and explores this dynamic while also touching on both—the family’s we’re born with and those we choose. Namrata has lived in India, Spokane, London, and New York City. Namrata has been writing for most of her adult life and loves creating characters who are relatable and aspirational. Her heroines range from quiet to kick-ass and her heroes are swoon-worthy, if a little flawed. Her first novel The Candid Life of Meena Dave was long listed for Best First Novel Prize by The Center for Fiction. Namrata’s second novel The Scent of a Garden was published in 2023, and her third novel The Curious Secrets of Yesterday recently released. Learn more: nampatel.com

 

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Ep. 206: Kristy Woodson Harvey on the Recipe for A Happier Life

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What a joy to have bestselling author Kristy Woodson Harvey back on the podcast to discuss a must have book for your beach bag this summer- A Happier Life-about a woman who discovers the family she has always longed for when she spends a life-changing summer fixing up her grandparents’ mysterious house in North Carolina.

This is a big-hearted, feel good novel with mystery and romance plus a small town summer setting you won’t want to leave. I highly recommend picking up a copy.

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Everything about this novel reminded me of drinking sweet tea on a warm summer’s night while relaxing on a wide Southern porch, a ceiling fan slowly turning the air overhead. I smiled as I read the first page and breathed a contented sigh as I read the last—because A HAPPIER LIFE made me happier, too. Don’t miss it!

—Brenda Novak, New York Times bestselling author of Tourist Season

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About the Author:

Kristy Woodson Harvey is the New York Times bestselling author of nine novels, including The Wedding Veil, Under the Southern Sky, and The Peachtree Bluff series, which is in development for television with NBC. A Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s school of journalism, her writing has appeared in numerous online and print publications, including Southern Living, Traditional Home, USA TODAY, Domino, and O. Henry. Kristy is the winner of the Lucy Bramlette Patterson Award for Excellence in Creative Writing and a finalist for the Southern Book Prize. Her books have received numerous accolades, including Southern Living’s Most Anticipated Beach Reads, Parade’s Big Fiction Reads, and Entertainment Weekly’s Spring Reading Picks. Kristy is the cocreator and cohost of the weekly web show and podcast Friends & Fiction. She blogs with her mom, Beth Woodson, on Design Chic, and loves connecting with fans on KristyWoodsonHarvey.com. She lives on the North Carolina coast with her husband and son where she is (always!) working on her next novel. Learn more: kristywoodsonharvey.com

 

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Ep. 203: Annabel Monaghan on Her Latest Hopeful, Heart-tugging Summer Romance

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This week, I’m delighted to have one of my favorite authors, Annabel Monaghan, back on the podcast to discuss Summer Romance, another heart-tugging, hilarious love story about a recent divorcee and professional organizer whose life is a mess, and the summer she gets unstuck with the help of someone unexpected from her past.

This book is just the comfort read I needed – it’s hopeful and funny and warm and you won’t want to leave this world or the characters.

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“The romance strikes the perfect balance of stomach-butterflies and the realities of dating with kids. Sweetly satisfying.” —Booklist (starred)

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About the Author:

Annabel Monaghan is the author of LibraryReads pick and national bestseller Same Time Next Summer and Indie Next and LibraryReads pick Nora Goes Off Script, as well as two young adult novels and Does This Volvo Make My Butt Look Big?, a selection of laugh-out-loud columns that appeared in the Huffington Post, the Week, and the Rye Record. She lives in Rye, New York, with her family. Learn more: annabelmonaghan.com

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