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Skip to the Good Part
We interview your favorite romance authors! Join your co-hosts, Cara Lockwood/Cara Tanamachi, a USA Today bestselling author of more than 35 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, (co-host of the Braving Business Podcast) 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!
Want to be on the show? Have questions or comments? Email Cara at caratanamachi@gmail.com!
Episodes
54 episodes
We Talk about First Love and YA Romance with the Amazing Sara Fujimura
Sara Fujimara, who writes sweet and swoony YA romance, is the American half of her bicultural Japanese-American family and spends about a month each summer in Japan with her children. She started as a journalist, so it is no surprise that Sara’...
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Episode 6
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Romantic Suspense and Thrilling Romance with Award-Winning Author Eveline Rose
Eveline Rose Eveline is the award-winning author of the Sheppard and Sons series, including her latest release,
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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34:15
Last Chapter Bookstore Live Event
Join us for the LIVE recording of an amazing author panel at The Last Chapter Chicago Book Shop on March 7!Darby Baham, author of
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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34:57
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Cozy Romance Author Victoria Hamel Talks about Hallmark Vibes and More!
Victoria Hamel is the author of the Marley Creek Romance series, including No Gouda Without You, <...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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32:07
Celebrity Crush(es), Cinnamon Roll MCs, and much more with the amazing Christy Swift!
Christy Swift is the author of Celebrity Crush, which tells the story of a romance writer who finds herself about to achieve her wildest dreams—the bestsell...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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35:34
Romantasy Author Mina Brower talks about Getting Inspiration from her Dreams and Much More
Welcome to the Season Three Premiere of Skip to the Good Part! We talk to the amazing Mina Brower. Her debut, the romantasy
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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Falling for the Competition author Darby Baham talks about the importance of friendship and much more!
Darby Baham (she/her) is an author and storyteller on a mission to make women like herself feel seen and believe that love is possible for them, yes them. Darby began writing for The Washington Post in 2016, using all her doubts, hopes, and fea...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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44:16
Carry Me Through Christmas author Rachel Holm talks indie publishing and holiday romance season!
Carry Me Through Christmas author Rachel Holm started a Bookstagram account in 2020, and then turned her love of reading into a dream of becoming a published author in 2022!
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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35:24
Wish I Were Here author Melissa Weisner talks about romance adding a touch of magic
Melissa Weisner is the RWA Golden Heart Winner of The Second Chance Year, among many other novels. Her latest novel, Wish I was Here, is an opposites attract ...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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37:39
Angela Montoya talks about pirates and witches in her debt romantasy, Sinner's Isle!
Angela Montoya's debut novel, the romantasy, Sinner’s Isle, received starred reviews from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly<...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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33:25
Debut Author Lauren Appelbaum talks about her new book, Rachel Weiss's Group Chat
Lauren Appelbaum's debut, Rachel Weiss’s Group Chat, is out now! Publisher’s Weekly calls it a "clever, slow-burning debut" and "a fun and joyous romp."This modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice hits ALL the right notes. ...
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Episode 19
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30:20
Mary Bonnet, Star of Selling Sunset, Talks about her New Memoir Selling Sunshine
Fan-favorite star of Netflix’s hit reality series Selling Sunset, Mary Bonnet, tells the deeply personal and inspiring story of her life in and out of the spotlight—from her experience as a teen mom, to surviving personal tragedy and t...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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26:32
Karaoke Queen Author Dominic Lim spills tea about Karaoke, Being Beat, and His Heartwarming Tale of Love and Acceptance
Dominic Lim’s debut novel, All the Right Notes, was named a 2023 best book by USA Today, Harper’s Bazaar, Go...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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32:08
Sam Tschida talks Errands and Espionage and hobnobbing with Hollywood for her Movie Deal!
Sam Tschida (pronounced cheetah) braves the Minnesota winter with her four resigned children, two goofy dogs, and one sizzling-hot husband. Besides writing her own books, Sam helps others do the same through
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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34:51
The Amazing Founder of Steamy Lit Con, Mel Saavedra, talks about Building Community, Empowering Women and Promoting Diversity
Mel Saavedra is the amazing founder of Steamy Lit, an annual gathering of romance authors and their fans each year in Anaheim, and she’s a proud Latina, Navy Veteran and Dog Mom. She also started the Steam Box, a subscription for romance fans. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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45:15
Writing about Love and Family with Just Playing House author Farah Heron!
Farah Heron is the critically acclaimed author of romantic comedies for adults and young adults filled with huge South Asian families, delectable food, and most importantly, brown people falling stupidly in love.Farah’s books have been p...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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41:58
Romance is in the air - and at the vineyard with bestseller Mia Heintzelman!
Mia Heintzelman is a bestselling author of novels including Monopolove,
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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32:15
We dance the night away with the amazing writing duo Karelia and Faye Stetz-Waters!
Ambassadors of real-life happily-ever-after, Fay and Karelia Stetz-Waters have been together for twenty-three years. Their writing process involves many afternoons spent at local coffee shops and brewpubs outlining scenes, going over draf...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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36:23
USA Today bestselling author Xio Axelrod talks about writing, making music, and much more!
Xio Axelrod is the USA Today bestselling author of The Girl with Stars in her Eyes, Girls with Bad Rep...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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33:48
Bachelorette fan-favorite Hannah Brown talks about her new rom-com, Mistakes We Never Made
Hannah Brown is a television personality, lifestyle expert, podcast host and New York Times bestselling author of God Bless This Mess. After winning Miss Alabama USA in 2018, she went on to star on season 15 of ABC’s hi...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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34:57
Sonya Singh is "Sari, not Sari"!
Sonya Singh, a bestselling author, has ventured into the world of film and television writing after the success of her debut novel Sari, Not Sari. Sonya has also secured a deal with Crown Media/Hallmark to create a South Asian Ch...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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45:10
Violet Marsh talks about writing (with a concussion!) and why Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man
Violet Marsh is a two-time Golden Heart finalist and a former lawyer who decided it was more fun to write witty banter than contractual terms. She writes historical romances filled with unconventional women – and the men stro...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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30:18
The Wartime Book Club and Sunday Times bestseller Kate Thompson Talks about Historical Fiction and Hero Librarians
Sunday Times bestseller Kate Thompson talks about her latest book, The Wartime Book Club, based on the true story of the occupation of the Isle of Jersey during World War II. Nazis have ordered Grace La Mottée, the island's only librarian...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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38:44
Lizzie Damilola Blackburn talks about her acclaimed debut novel, Yinka, Where is Your Husband?
Lizzie Damilola Blackburn is the best-selling author of Yinka, Where is Your Husband? which follows the story an Oxford-educated British Nigerian woman with a good-paying job, wonderful friends, and a family who continually...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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