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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
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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Annette Chavez Macias/Sabrina Sol: Talks about Her Love of Storytelling, the Influence of Family, and Tamales at Christmas! November 23, 2022
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KD Casey Talks About Queer Jewish Romance, Baseball, and Bringing the Heat November 16, 2022
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NYT Bestseller Francine Pascal talks: Sweet Valley High, the Wakefield Twins and much more November 09, 2022
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Lily Chu: Loving K-Pop Heroes, Making Perfume Magic, and Writing LOL Rom-Coms November 02, 2022
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Rebecca Hunter: Spending Nights in Sweden, Writing Inspirations, and Dancing at the Harlequin BallOctober 25, 2022
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NYT Bestseller Maisey Yates: Diving Deep into Characters, Processing Grief With Love, and Sharing the Holidays with Cowboys October 19, 2022
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Engineer Turned Rom Com Author Jackie Lau Shares: Sweet Love Stories, Stand-Up Groomsmen, and Matcha Tiramisu DonutsOctober 12, 2022
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Kick-butt Air Force Pilot and Part-Time Spy Turned NYT Bestseller Cindy Dees Chats about: Flying C-5 Cargo Planes, Selling Two Million Books, and MUCH More with October 05, 2022
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