Noel Stark is a debut author! Her romance has some basis in reality: it’s all about Hollywood. In this interview, we talk about what romance has meant to her, the puzzle of storytelling, and the future of romance fiction.

Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.

You can find Noël: Website: www.noelstark.com TikTok: @noelstarkauthor Instagram: @noelstarkauthor

It’s April! No fools here. This month, I have the pleasure of speaking with podcaster and mom, Kara Infante. Her podcast is Bookish Flights. On each episode, she features a guest who talks about three books centered on a theme. We talk about ways that women funnel their creativity. Books! Talking! Conversations! All my favorite things.

Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.

You can find Kara:

It’s August and in Episode 49, I have a great conversation with crime author Kellye Garrett. Out of the gate, Kellye’s first book won ALL the awards. From cozy, humorous novels, in Missing White Woman, she’s turned to a more serious book dealing with social media’s influence of a murder investigation. We talk books, and publishing, all while keeping it honest.

Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.

You can find Kellye: Twitter/X: https://x.com/kellyekell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyekell/

Vibe Magazine  Pitch Wars Alexia Gordon Valerie Burns Patricia Sargeant (Olivia Matthews) Rachel Howzell Hall She Rides Shotgun by Jordan Harper (2017 Anthony Award finalist) Man vs Bear (TikTok)

Books mentioned in the podcast: We Are All the Same in the Dark by Julia Heaberlin Missing White Woman by Kellye Garrett Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica

This month it’s USA Today bestselling author Pippa Grant! One day I sat next to Pippa at a brunch in Houston and she talked about relaunching her author brand. Her success has been out of this world. Four of her romantic comedies have debuted at #1 on Amazon. Having the opportunity to see this amazing woman achieve her dreams has been a joy to watch. She’s also so much fun to talk to. I can’t wait to share our conversation.

Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.

You can find Pippa: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PippaGrantRomance/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pippa.grant/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pippagrant Website: https://pippagrant.com/ Newsletter: https://pippagrant.com/pipster-report/

Filmmakers are often lifted to mythical proportions in our culture. They create movies that mark the moments of our lives, push new phrases into our common lexicon, and for many leave lasting impressions. This month I have the joy of speaking with a triple-threat writer/director/actor Marlene Rhein

Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.

You can find Marlene: Website: https://www.marlenerhein.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marlenerhein/

I love this conversation with USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Forster. We both write legal thrillers but from different perspectives. In this podcast, we talk a lot about reading, writing, and the quest for justice.

Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.

You can find Rebecca: Website: http://rebeccaforster.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RebeccaForster4/ Twitter: @Rebecca_Forster Amazon : https://www.amazon.com/Rebecca-Forster/e/B001HCZP3W/ BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/rebecca-forster Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaforster1211/

Anthea! I’m so excited to share my conversation with Anthea Sharp who also writes as Anthea Lawson. She is the USA Today bestselling author of Historical Romance, Fantasy, and her portmanteau, Romantacy! She’s not only a successful author, she’s also a trailblazer in the publishing space on the crowdfunding platform, Kickstarter.

Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.

You can find Anthea:

Newsletter – http://eepurl.com/1qtFb Twitter/X – https://twitter.com/antheasharp Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/AntheaSharp Anthea’s Fiddlehead Press @Kickstarter Kickstarter for Authors Facebook Group

Barbara Cartland Tessa Dare Me Before You by Jojo Moyes The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Orange is the New Black Jackie Barbosa Becca Syme T. Thorn Coyle Brandon Sanderson 42 Million Kickstarter Campaign  The Duke’s Christmas

Welcome to The Murders Began hosted by Blake Hardin Tatum. Stay tuned to listen to the episodes recorded as featured in the Aime Austin legal thriller novel of the same title. Fictional host, Tatum, brings a true crime investigation to her readers and listeners in the third book in the Nicole Long Legal Thriller series. To read the book, click here.

Welcome to The Murders Began hosted by Blake Hardin Tatum. Stay tuned to listen to the episodes recorded as featured in the Aime Austin legal thriller novel of the same title. Fictional host, Tatum, brings a true crime investigation to her readers and listeners in the third book in the Nicole Long Legal Thriller series. To read the book, click here.

New York Times bestselling author Toni Anderson

I love that every month I get to share my conversations with brilliant women creators. This month is no exception. You’re in for a treat with New York Times bestselling author Toni Anderson. She’s the only author I know who did not start with romance. Toni jumped into the deep end with romantic suspense. Tune in as we talk Commonwealth, FBI, and the improbable physics of helicopters.

Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.

You can find Toni: Author’s Shop: https://toniandersonshop.com Website: http://www.toniandersonauthor.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toniandersonauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toni_anderson_author/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/toniannanderson/ BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/toni-anderson Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/Toni-Anderson/e/B0042P4SPW TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toni_anderson_author Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2820461.Toni_Anderson

2024 starts off with a bang! This month I have a wonderful chat with USA Today bestselling author Renee Rose. Renee was early to the independent publishing game. She’s a generous soul in the romance community and believes in the power of abundance.

Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.

You can find Renee: Website: write2riches.com Instagram: @writetoriches Facebook Group for authors: authorabundance Abundant Author News Live course sign-up: Write to Riches

Retired educator and author Sara E. Johnson is this month’s guest. A long-time Durham, North Carolina resident, Johnson took a year off to live and travel in New Zealand. It inspired her Alexa Glock series. She published her first book at sixty and with six books slated in the series, her forensic odontologist protagonist is still going strong.

Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.

You can find Sara: Instagram: @sarajohnsonwrites Facebook: Sarah Johnson, author Website: sarajohnsonauthor.com

This month which brings the Ides of March, I have the true joy of speaking with women’s fiction author Brenda Janowitz. I met Brenda about a billion years ago when we co-blogged at Girlfriend’s Book Club, an early author blog co-founded by Hank Phillipe Ryan. Brends’s had an interesting journey that I can’t wait to share with you.

Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.

You can find Brenda:

Christine Cunningham Ashworth is a genre author with a unique background. Her father was a very prolific genre author as was her brother Scott before he turned to metaphysical nonfiction. In this episode, we discuss Christine’s latest book, an autobiography of Scott Cunningham, what it was like growing up around authors, and her path from romance and back again.

Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.

You can find Christine: Instagram: @ashworthchristine Facebook: AuthorChristineAshworth Website:  Christine-Ashworth.com

Psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Debra Holland is one of the earliest indie authors I know. She came to independent publishing well before many of us, and she had a hand in changing not only my career but guiding others in Southern California.

Like many of my guests, she’s not only a very successful romance writer but also works as a crisis and grief counselor. The last time I saw Debra was pre-pandemic. We went to dinner in Italy. It’s been a while….

Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.

You can find Debra: Website: DebraHolland.com Facebook: Debra Holland

This encore presentation features romance author Synithia Williams whose newest book, The Secret to a Southern Wedding is out this month! It’s an Amazon August 2023 Book of the Month! Throughout her writing career, Synithia has written twenty-five novels in several subgenres including category romance, single-title romance, and even women’s fiction under the pen name Nita Brooks.

You can find Synithia: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@SynithiaW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@SynithiaW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/synithiarwilliams TikTok: https://www.ticktock.com/@SynithiaW Website: http://www.synithiawilliams.com/

Award-winning and USA Today bestselling author Delilah Marvelle is one of my favorite people. She’s super smart and funny. We laughed so much before recording that it was hard to stop. You have to listen to this one to hear how Jane Eyre changed her relationship with books and writing.

She’s also the first writer I’ve interviewed who is writing in her second language. It’s a fascinating discussion of writing influences, growing up as a survivor of trauma, and what it takes to tell stories that resonate with readers.

Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.

You can find Delilah: Website: DelilahMarvelle.com Facebook: delilah.marvelle Instagram: DelilahMarvelle

This month I have an interesting conversation with NAACP Image Award Winner, Pamela Samuels Young. She writes thrillers that are heavy on suspense. A retired attorney, like many of my guests, she made the transition from practicing law to writing full-time. Now her career is on a new trajectory with co-authoring in the mix. Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.

You can find Pamela: Tiktok: @authorpsy Twitter: AuthorPSY Facebook: pamelasamuelsyoung Instagram: AuthorPSY

Show Notes & books we discuss: Crime Writers of Color @YouTube Kinky Coily by Pamela Samuels Young Every Reasonable Doubt by Pamela Samuels Young Anybody’s Daughter by Pamela Samuels Young Failure to Protect by Pamela Samuels Young Towne Street Theatre Group NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literature – Fiction Dwayne Alexander Smith Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod The Crown Act Sounds Like a Plan by Smith & Young (forthcoming)

OMG this episode is epic! This month I have a super interesting conversation with USA Today bestselling author Blair Babylon. Blair is another author I haven’t seen in some time (damned COVID). Also, admittedly I tried not to talk to her too much about the pandemic as she’s an expert Ph.D. in microbiology and virology. I was too afraid that the truth of what was happening in 2020. It was all too was heavy.

On the other hand, Blair is one of a few people I know who completed the Iowa Writer’s Workshop. In the writing community that MFA is like sprinkling magical fairy dust of legitimate literary writership on someone. Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions!

You can find Blair: Website: https://blairbabylon.com/ Free books every month!—https://blairbabylon.com/book-boyfriends-bulletin/ Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/blair-babylon TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blairbabylonbooks Blair’s Facebook Chat Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BlairBabylonBooks

A prosecutor fighting for sobriety, an abuse victim in denial, and the reporter who wants to expose it all. ⚖️ This is a special bonus episode of A Time to Thrill! I’m so excited that Without Consent is out today! This is the third title in the Niciole Long series and it’s a good one.

To prosecute a priest, Nicole Long will have to sell her soul to the devil… On the brink of solidifying her place as the head of Major Crimes, prosecutor Nicole Long is struggling to stay sober. At the same time, she’s tasked with indicting a Catholic priest for decades-old sex abuse.

His conviction would vindicate dozens of victims and could heal the wounds of her past. But when witnesses to the priest’s crimes start to die off, Nicole must decide if prosecutorial misconduct is a worthwhile trade-off to get justice.

Without Consent is the next smart crime fiction novel in the Nicole Long legal thriller series.

Amazon: http://ebooks.buzz/wcamz Kobo: http://ebooks.buzz/wckobo Nook: http://ebooks.buzz/wcnook Apple: http://ebooks.buzz/wcapple Play: http://ebooks.buzz/wcplay

This month, I have a great talk with USA Today bestselling author Pamela DuMond. Pamela has had the most varied career. From ‘discovering’ Erin Brockovich to writing for storytelling game apps, she’d done a lot.

You can find Pamela: Website: pameladumond.com FB: facebook.com/PamelaDuMondAuthor IG: instagram.com/pameladumond.storyteller Amazon: amazon.com/PamelaDumond BookBub: bookbub.com/pamela-dumond

This month I have a great talk with New York Times bestselling author Sharon Hamilton. I met Sharon some years ago at a romance writer’s meeting in Orange County, California. Writing is her second successful career. The first was in real estate. I was surprised that some of what it takes to sell a house transfers to marketing books. You’ll get to hear about how her personal connection led her to write Navy SEALs.

“True love heals in the garden of the heart.” —Sharon Hamilton

You can find Sharon: Website: authorsharonhamilton.com FB: facebook.com/SharonHamiltonAuthor IG: instagram.com/sharonhamiltonauthor Amazon: amazon.com/author/Sharon-Hamilton BookBub: bookbub.com/authors/sharon-hamilton

This month I have a fun conversation is USA Today bestselling historical romance author Grace Callaway. Despite knowing Grace for years, in this interview I find out when it comes to books we have very little in common! Grace’s books are known for three elements, historical family drama, mystery, and lots of spicy sex scenes. I know you’ll enjoy listening to this interview as much as I enjoyed recording it.

You can find Grace: NEWSLETTER: gracecallaway.com/newsletter Website: gracecallaway.com FB: facebook.com/gracecallawaybooks IG: instagram.com/gracecallawaybooks Amazon: amazon.com/author/gracecallaway BookBub: bookbub.com/authors/grace-callaway

Say hello to thriller author Kimberley Troutte! Kimberley started out like so many of us writing romance but had a hard time staying in a single lane. We talk about genre hopping, starts and stops in a writing career, and what she’s up to now.

Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.

You can find Kimberley:

Sharon Hamilton

Books by Kimberley:

Soul Stealer Catch Me in Castile Lock and Load (Rita Nominee) Pilot Down (Vivian Nominee) The Package (Infiltrix Series)

This month I have a wide-ranging conversation is USA Today bestselling thriller author Melissa F. Miller.

You can find Melissa: Web: melissafmiller.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/authormelissafmiller Goodreads: goodreads.com/melissafmiller

This month my guest is New York Times and USA Today bestselling romance author Cora Seton. Cora has written many romances set in the fictional town of Chance Creek which has been a reader favorite for years (with over a million copies sold). In this interview, we talk about Cora’s beginnings and what the future holds.

You can find Cora: Web: www.coraseton.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/coraseton

This month my guest is romance author Synithia Williams. Throughout her writing career, Synithia has written twenty-five novels in several subgenres including category romance, single-title romance, and even women’s fiction under the pen name Nita Brooks.

You can find Synithia: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@SynithiaW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@SynithiaW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/synithiarwilliams TikTok: https://www.ticktock.com/@SynithiaW Website: http://www.synithiawilliams.com/

This month my guest is USA Today Bestselling Author and principal at Maggie Marr Legal, Maggie Marr. As a writer, Maggie is the bestselling author of over 25 contemporary romances. As the principal of Maggie Marr Legal, she’s an entertainment attorney and former agent who ushers books to the screen among other work in that sphere.

You can find Maggie: Website: maggiemarrlegal.com Instagram: @Maggie_Marr_Legal_PC Twitter: @MaggieMarrLegal Facebook: Maggie Marr Legal PC LinkedIn: Margaret ‘Maggie’ Marr Author website: maggiemarr.net

The Christmas Wish

Other mentions: Hannah Gadsby Ali Wong

This month my guest is co-author Natasha Marsiguerra. Natasha is the co-author of the Tommy Keane crime fiction series. She writes with her brother Travis Meyers.

You can find Natasha: Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20179509.Natasha_Myers_Marsiguerra Twitter: https://twitter.com/NMarsiguerra Show Notes:

This month my guest is author and podcast host Julie Strauss. Julie is a contemporary romance author and host of the podcast the Best Book Ever. I love this podcast! I listen weekly usually when I ride my bike along the beach when I’m in Los Angeles.

You can find Julie: Website: JulieWroteABook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliewroteabook/ IG Best Book Ever: https://www.instagram.com/bestbookeverpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JulieWroteABook/ Show Notes:

This month my guest is author Tamara Gill. Tamara is the author of historical and time-travel romance. Yes, those often overlap. Tamara resides in Australia and is beloved by readers.

You can find Tamara: Website: TamaraGill.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tamaragillromance/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamaragillauthor/

This month my guest is Gumball Love creator and relationship/dating coach, Melissa Leger. Creator of Gumball Love, the Back to You Academy, and Level Up for Love, Melissa is a relationship coach that changed my life, for the better. This is a long episode, but the information is so very important for those of you looking for a long-term partner in the Wild West of online dating in the modern era. You won’t want to miss a single moment.

You can find Melissa: Podcast: Gumball Love Website: GumballLove.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachmelissaleger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themelissaleger/

This month my guest is fiction writer and coach, Becca Syme. Creator of Write Better Faster and The Better Faster Academy, Becca is a writing coach that changed not only my life but that of many of my friends/fellow authors. I hope you enjoy this wide-ranging conversation about strengths, weaknesses, and being the best we can be.

You can find Becca:

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy/

Bestselling sci-fi romance author Susan Grant

This month my guest is the multidimensional author and commercial pilot, Susan Grant. She’s the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Sci-fi romance. She’s also a multiple RITA finalist and RITA award winner. Whenever I see Susan in person, talk turns to travel as it does in this episode.

You can find Susan:

This month I have the pleasure of chatting with Laura Drake. I met Laura many years ago when the Orange County romance writers was a chapter of RWA (now disaffiliated). Years ago, Laura left California and took herself and her motorcycle to Texas. It’s been a minute since I’ve seen her, but I really wanted to talk to her because she writes my favorite genre to write and read: women’s fiction.

Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.

You can find Laura:

Top Amazon 100 Author Deanna Roy

This month my guest is the fabulous top 100 Amazon  Author Deanna Roy! If a cat has nine lives, Deanna has had even more. Tune in to listen to her amazing moxie as she reinvents herself time and again. She has great stories to share.

Deanna writes as Deanna Roy, JJ Knight, Abby Tyler, and Annie Winters.

You can find Deanna:

Welcome to A Time to Thrill. In this episode, I have the great pleasure of talking with Patricia Krebs. I met Patricia many years ago at a joint gallery show she shared with Elizabeth Decker (Episode 9) and two other artists. My greatest regret was not buying a series Krebs displayed at that show. By the time I went back to get her work, red dots were everywhere. I did not make the mistake again. If you follow me on social media, you’ll know that I use and have used an avatar for years. In the answer to one of the most asked questions about my avatars, she’s the artist behind both.

Krebs at work. A photo of the artist.

Connect with Patricia Krebs: Website: www.patriciakrebs.com.ar Facebook: pkrebsart Instagram: @patriciakrebsart Repped by Cactus Gallery

Show notes (artwork we discussed during the show):

“World Music” © Patricia Krebs

“Maybe Politics Is Not the Way” © Patricia Krebs

“The Power of Secrets” © Patricia Krebs

Author, Kathleen Bittner Roth

This month my guest is my dear friend and amazing author, Kathleen Bittner Roth. Kathleen lives in Budapest! She’s an ex-pat who’s fallen in love with the same city I have! As I mention in this episode, Kathleen’s had at least four or five different lives. She’s lived in many states and cities, and different countries. You’ll be charmed by her love of words and sense of adventure.

Where you can connect with Kathleen: Facebook: kathleenbittner.roth Website: kathleenbittnerroth.com

Her books: A Duke’s Wicked Kiss Where Hearts Dare Series Bayou Bad Boys

Show Notes: Jane Austen – Pride and Prejudice Emily Bronte – Wuthering Heights Laura Ingalls Wilder – Little House on the Prairie National Geographic Life Magazine Elmore Leonard James Lee Burke Lady Hester Stanhope Stephen King – On Writing Giraffe Manor – Nairobi Kenya

This month my guest is the fabulous USA Today Bestselling Author Brenna Aubrey! Aubrey’s Gaming the System series has been a blockbuster bestseller for years. She leapt onto the New Adult stage with all the fanfare. Listen as I catch up with Aubrey as her career and characters have matured. There were some hitches with recording, please bear with us. The internet isn’t always as reliable as we’d like it to be, even in Southern California.

USA Today Bestselling author Brenna Aubrey

You can find Brenna:

In this episode, I have a most lovely chat with bestselling author of romance and women’s fiction, Jenny Gardiner. We talk about indie publishing as a kind of a feminist movement. The last ten years have been a watershed moment for women moving from publishing’s pink ghetto to the top of the business’ food chain.

Connect with Jenny: Pippa!! @thejennygardiner website: http://www.jennygardiner.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennygardinerbooks Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/jenny-gardiner

Show Notes: One More Page (our WF anthology) Tameri Etherton Sleeping with Ward Cleaver The Idea of You – Robinne Lee Harlequin Author lawsuit

This is a special bonus episode of A Time to Thrill! I’m so excited that Abused is out! This is the tenth title in the Casey Cort series and it’s the best Casey Cort book I’ve ever written. Casey is out in uncharted territory. Not only is she facing her first murder case, but she’s pregnant and as of right now…the father is unknown. This explosive series finale is available wherever you get your ebooks!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  “Intense, captivating, satisfying!” -Judith Collins ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  “Excellent writing, thrilling revelations and the mother of all twists at the end!” -S. McKenna

Amazon: http://ebooks.buzz/abusedamz Kobo: http://ebooks.buzz/abusedkobo Nook: http://ebooks.buzz/abusednook Apple: http://ebooks.buzz/abusedappl

Check out my special Q&A where I spill all. the. tea. Next up on the podcast I’ll be featuring USA Today bestselling authors Jenny Gardiner and Brenna Aubrey. I can’t wait for you to hear my conversations with these amazing women authors.

Welcome to A Time to Thrill. This month I have a fascinating conversation with USA Today Bestselling Author Rachael Grant. Rachel writes romantic suspense with a side of archeology. As a former archeologist with a husband who is still working in that space, she’s more than got the goods!

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rachelsgrant/ Website https://rachel-grant.net/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RachelGrantAuthor Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/rachelgrantauthor

In this episode, we made a lot of references. See below for more info.

Show notes:

Dangerous Ground is OUT NOW!

Koppen-Geiger Climate Classification system Geoguessr – Let’s Explore the World The World Game – Geography Card Game Carol O’Connell – Mallory Novels

Welcome to A Time to Thrill. This month I have a fascinating conversation with Rachael Herron. In addition to being a romance author, she’s the-host of the podcast, How Do You Write. Rachael’s super fun. It’s a great and lively conversation.

Twitter http://twitter.com/rachaelherron Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rachaelherron/ Website https://rachaelherron.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Rachael.Herron.Author Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3024739.Rachael_Herron

In this episode, we made a lot of references. See below for more info.

Show notes: How Do You Write – Rachael’s Podcast (my episode: Aime Austin on Avoiding Head Hopping in Fiction) Stolen Things – R.H. Herron Hush Little Baby – R.H. Herron Girl A – Abigail Dean Karin Slaughter – Grant County Series The Searcher – Tana French Sophie Littlefield Val McDermid The Glass Castle – Jeannette Walls An Education – Tara Westover Hillbilly Elegy – J.D. Vance Jennifer Traig Ravelry The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse Afterthought Heel Brene Brown – Rising Strong – Braving the Wilderness Married to Mom Why Fish Don’t Exist The Secret Life of Groceries Fed Up with Lunch What Happened to You? The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog The Teenage Brain Pack Up the Moon

Rachael Herron is the internationally bestselling author of more than two dozen books, including thriller (under R.H. Herron), mainstream fiction, feminist romance, memoir, and nonfiction about writing. She received her MFA in writing from Mills College, Oakland, and she teaches writing extension workshops at both UC Berkeley and Stanford. She is a proud member of the NaNoWriMo Writer’s Board. She’s a New Zealand citizen as well as an American.

Finally! Nearly every author I’ve interviewed has praised Theodora Taylor (Smith ’99). Now you get to hear what all the hype is about. For once, believe the hype.

Theodora Taylor

Connect with Theodora: Website Amazon Facebook Twitter Instagram Goodreads

Show Notes: USA Today Bestselling Author Maggie Marr

A Court of Thorns & Roses Sarah MacLean (Smith ’00) Save the Cat Writes a Novel – Jessica Brody (Smith ’01) The Teenage Brain – Frances Jensen (Smith ’78 – Smith Medal Winner) Never Split the Difference – Chris Voss

(VC Andrews, Johanna Lindsey, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Jude Deveraux, Julie Garwood, Judith McNaught, Anne of Green Gables, Little Women, The Color Purple) Bridgerton Series (Netflix), Books (by Julia Quinn) Wheel of Fortune (Richard Dawson & Steve Harvey) Family Feud Jen Barnes Sarina Bowen Sarah Mayberry

Victor: Her Ruthless Husband Her Viking Wolf (Theodora’s favorite) His Pretend Baby

The Soul of Good Character

In this episode, I have a wonderful chat with USA Today Bestselling author, Lisa Hughey. We talk about life in California, Massachusettes, contemporary romance, and romantic suspense. Lisa thinks romances give readers hope for the future. (about 38:00) Love isn’t about finding someone who is not perfect, but perfect for you. (about 1:17:50) Also, Lisa talks about reading story as a validation that the choices one has made have put them on the right path.

OMG I’m having a FANGIRL moment. Lisa has a book coming out today that wasn’t mentioned on the podcast. It’s called Speakeasy and it’s in Sarina Bowen’s world. I think Sarina is one of the best working romance authors out there. Be sure to 1Click Lisa’s installment today!!!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaHugheyRomanceAuthor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa.hughey/ Pinterest: Lisa Hughey (lisahugheyautho)

Show Notes: The Perfect Storm Nancy Warren (my interview with Nancy) Tameri Etherton Genetic Memory Black Cipher Files Poisoned Abused Becca Syme 2k to 10k: Writing Faster, Writing Better, and Writing More of What You Love Jenny Gardiner (bike tour aficionado and soon to be guest) The Teenage Brain Cora Seton The Human Genome Project Theodora Taylor (upcoming interview because EVERYONE loves Theodora) Save the Cat Writes a Novel Jenn LeBlanc (Queen of Studio Smexy) Wandering Minds

Boston: Freedom Trail Mike’s Pastry (go for the cannoli)

I’m excited to talk to New York Times bestselling romance author Lynn Raye Harris! We met in Houston, Texas at a writer’s conference several years ago. She’s a former Harlequin Presents author turned successful indie. We talk about writing, reading, and horses.

Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.

You can find Lynn Raye Harris:

Lisa and I met in a kitchen in South Pasadena. A few months ago, I signed up for Happy Women Dinners, events that feature women-focused topics. First, I met Lyz Lenz as she discussed her book about divorce. This month it was a talk from Bonnie Wan about getting clear on what we want in our lives. Great talks and as a bonus, I get to meet interesting women like Lisa Cheek. Her debut book, Sit, Cinderella, Sit will release in January 2025.

Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.

You can find Lisa:

After twenty-plus years in Los Angeles, I get a lot of invites to various shows—a friend of a friend sent over a link to a one-woman show. The caveat? It was… One night only. And…I was jet-lagged having just flown in from Europe. Fortunately, I live about five minute’s drive from the Hudson Theatre and frequent it often enough to know where to park. (Critical to LA plans). That night I had the pleasure of watching Teruko Nakajima dance her way through her life story Made in America. It was so amazing, interesting, and awe-inspiring that I immediately slid into her DMs and set up this interview… Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.

You can find Teruko: Instagram: @terukonakajima Website: www.terukonakajima.com

Made in America, August 30, 2024, The Hudson Theatres, Los Angeles, California

I can’t wait for you to hear my conversation with Dee J Adams. She’s a modern-day renaissance woman. From acting, to voiceover work, to on-set coach, to romance author, there’s little she’s shied away from in the creative arena. Tune in while we discuss her parallel paths to creative success and fulfillment. Her nonfiction book covers life on set. It’s a fun read that’s great for party entertainment. Have a listen as we go behind the scenes. Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.

You can find Dee J: Website: http://deejadams.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DeeJAdamsAuthor X: https://x.com/DeeJAdams Goodreads: Dee J. Adams

From L-R, Katey Sagal, Laurie Metcalf, Dee J Adams, Alicia Goranson

Enjoy a conversation with Aime Austin, the author of the Nicole Long and Casey Cort series of legal thrillers. In these conversations, I interview brilliant women creators. We talk about creating while being mothers, sisters, daughters, married, divorced, dating, and mapping out our destinies in the meantime.