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Cara Tanamachi and PJ Benoit

We interview your favorite romance authors! Join your co-hosts, Cara Lockwood, a bestselling author of more than 30 books whose first novel, I Do (But I Don't) was made into a Lifetime Original movie, and her co-host, husband, and real-life romantic hero, PJ as they get to know the writers behind your favorite Happily Ever Afters. We'll skip to the good parts - of new books, backstories, and inspirations. Join us and add a little more Happily Ever After to your day! For more on Cara's books, check out: https://caratanamachi.com/and https://caralockwood.com/!
Episodes
Writing about Love and Family with Just Playing House author Farah Heron!July 02, 2024
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Romance is in the air - and at the vineyard with bestseller Mia Heintzelman!June 11, 2024
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We dance the night away with the amazing writing duo Karelia and Faye Stetz-Waters! May 21, 2024
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USA Today bestselling author Xio Axelrod talks about writing, making music, and much more! May 14, 2024
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Bachelorette fan-favorite Hannah Brown talks about her new rom-com, Mistakes We Never MadeMay 07, 2024
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Sonya Singh is "Sari, not Sari"! April 23, 2024
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Violet Marsh talks about writing (with a concussion!) and why Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man April 16, 2024
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The Wartime Book Club and Sunday Times bestseller Kate Thompson Talks about Historical Fiction and Hero LibrariansApril 09, 2024
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Lizzie Damilola Blackburn talks about her acclaimed debut novel, Yinka, Where is Your Husband? December 27, 2023
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The Second Chance Year Author Melissa Wiesner About Writing Romance and Do-OversDecember 05, 2023
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Salaam, with Love Author Sara Sharaf Beg Talks about writing YA and Much More!November 29, 2023
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How to Change a Life and Wedding Girl Author Stacey Ballis talks about food, love, and being a child prodigy! November 22, 2023
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Addie Woolridge talks about her latest, The Homecoming War, and why all's fair in love and HOCO!November 01, 2023
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Kiss and Spell Author Celestine Martin Brings the Whimsical Paranormal Romance - Just in Time For Halloween!October 25, 2023
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Kristen Mei Chase: Talks about Parenthood, Women's Fiction, and Healing RelationshipsApril 26, 2023
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Author Reading: Addie Woolridge Reads from Anatomy of a Meet Cute!March 29, 2023
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Addie Woolridge on: Writing Complex Characters, the Perfect Meet Cute, and Opera SingingMarch 08, 2023
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Nisha Sharma: On Writing Authentically and the Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in RomanceMarch 01, 2023
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Author Reading: Karelia Stetz-WatersFebruary 09, 2023
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Author Reading: The Second You're Single by Cara TanamachiJanuary 31, 2023
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USA Today Bestselling Author Evie Dunmore: Talks Historical Romance, Feminism, and Much More! January 25, 2023
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Karelia Stetz-Waters: Talks about finding writing inspiration at her favorite sex toy shop in Portland, writing authentic romance, and much more! January 11, 2023
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Lauren Kung Jessen: Talks about rom-coms, the Chinese Zodiac, publishing her first book, and culinary schoolJanuary 04, 2023
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USA Today Bestseller KM/Kwana Jackson: on writing sizzling friends to lovers romances, knitting, and - of course! - how to marry Keanu ReevesDecember 14, 2022
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Jackie Ashenden Chats about New Zealand, Sheep Farmers, and Creating Addictively Compelling SeriesNovember 30, 2022
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