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Skip to the Good PartAs Seen on TV and Roommating Author Meredith Schorr talks Rom ComsSend us a textA born and bred New Yorker and lifelong daydreamer, Meredith Schorr, author of her new book Roommating, as well as As Seen on TV and Someone Just Like You, fueled her passion for writing everything from restaurant reviews, original birthday cards, and even work-related emails into a career penning romantic comedies. When she’s not writing books filled with grand gestures and hard-earned happily-ever-afters or working as a trademark paralegal, she’s most often reading, running, or watching TV…for research, of course. Follow her:https://meredithschorr.com/@mere...2025-06-1034 min
Skip to the Good PartA touch of magic and mermaids with bestselling author Erin PalmisanoSend us a textErin Palmisano is the author of the New Zealand bestselling novel The Secrets of the Little Greek Taverna and the upcoming The Secrets of Maiden’s Cove (out today!). She loves writing stories where her passions of food, wine and travel come together with a hint of magic. Originally from Maryland, Erin is a dual US and New Zealand citizen. She and her chef partner live with their two cats in Nelson, New Zealand, where they own and operate three restaurants.Follow her:On her website Facebook2025-05-1339 min
Skip to the Good PartThe Girl Most Likely To author Julie Tieu talks Second Chance Romance!Send us a textJulie Tieu is a Chinese-Cambodian American author of lighthearted, contemporary romcoms. Her debut, The Donut Trap, was one of Booklist's Top 10 Romance Debuts of 2022. Her follow-up, Circling Back To You, was a 2022 Golden Poppy Award finalist by the California Independent Booksellers Association. Fancy Meeting You Here was named one of Powell's Best Books of 2023: Romance. Her latest novel, The Girl Most Likely To, is an Amazon Editor’s Pick for Best Romance.Follow her:https://www.julietieu.com/InstagramTikTokSupport the show2025-05-0633 min
Skip to the Good PartUp Close and Personal author Ana Houguin Talks about her Sizzling DebutSend us a textAna Houguin is the author of the forthcoming UP CLOSE & PERSONAL (2025, Forever) and MUSIC PEOPLE (2026, Forever). She grew up in the American Southwest and eventually made her way to the other side of the Mississippi, where she landed in Chicago. Find out more: https://www.anaholguinwrites.com/SubstackInstagram Support the show2025-04-2933 min
Skip to the Good PartLove, Camera, Action Author Nöel Stark talks about romance, writing and her life in film!Send us a textNoël Stark is a multi-talented artist, actress, screenwriter, and TV producer, whose debut novel, Love, Camera, Action, by Penguin Random House, comes out April 22. She's worked both in front of and behind the camera, producing more than 200 hours of TV, and her debut novel promises to take readers behind the scenes of a television shoot, where passion and ambition collide. In Love, Camera, Action, a scrappy TV director lands her big break only to go head-to-head with the surly yet sexy director of photography, in this page-turning romance perfect for fa...2025-04-2233 min
Skip to the Good PartTakes One to Know One Author and TV Producer Lissette Decos Talks About Writing RomanceSend us a textLissette Decos, author of Ana Takes Manhattan, is a Cuban-American writer and TV producer with experience in reality formats of the love-wedding-relationship-disaster variety. Shows such as TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress, 90 Day Fiancé, and Bravo’s Summer House have helped mold her skills in telling an engaging and oftentimes unconventional love story. Her new release, Takes One To Know One, is You Had Me at Hola meets Dirty Dancing in this enemies-to-lovers rom-com set in Puerto Rico's music industry.Follow her:https://www.lissettedecos.com/In...2025-04-0142 minSkip to the Good PartWe Talk about First Love and YA Romance with the Amazing Sara FujimuraSend us a textSara 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’s young adult books contain a lot of facts to go along with the fiction. Whether you want to know about Japan (TANABATA WISH), the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918 (BREATHE), what it’s like to be an Olympic-caliber skater (EVERY REASON WE SHOULDN’T), or how unscripted television works (FAKING...2025-03-2539 minSkip to the Good PartRomantic Suspense and Thrilling Romance with Award-Winning Author Eveline RoseSend us a textEveline Rose Eveline is the award-winning author of the Sheppard and Sons series, including her latest release, Betrayed. Her books offer thrilling plots with realistic action, and lots of family gatherings around tasty food. She creates unique recipes for every story, and includes safety tips you can use in everyday life. Every book has a heroine who is stronger than she believes, and an alpha hero who falls hard and will do anything to protect her.Follow her:https://www.evelineroseauthor.com/InstagramFa...2025-03-1834 min
Skip to the Good PartLast Chapter Bookstore Live EventSend us a textJoin us for the LIVE recording of an amazing author panel at The Last Chapter Chicago Book Shop on March 7!Darby Baham, author of Falling for the Competition and many others for Harlequin Special Edition, is a 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 fears to connect with their 2.5million subscribers.Chandra Blumberg, author of Second Tide's the Charm and Digging U...2025-03-1134 min
Skip to the Good PartCozy Romance Author Victoria Hamel Talks about Hallmark Vibes and More!Send us a textVictoria Hamel is the author of the Marley Creek Romance series, including No Gouda Without You, Too Kölsch For Comfort and Is This Love Fur Real? She writes small-town romance filled where men always fall first.Her new book, It App-ened One Night is out now!Follow Victoria on:BlueskyInstagramFacebookHer website!Support the show2025-02-1832 min
Skip to the Good PartCelebrity Crush(es), Cinnamon Roll MCs, and much more with the amazing Christy Swift!Send us a textChristy 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 bestseller list, a movie deal, and a date with the real-life inspiration for her Hollywood hero—if only she can hold it all together.Swift (also fantasy writer CP Swift), stops by to talk about why there aren't more sci-fi references in rom-coms (we want more, please!), why cinnamon roll heroes are the best, and much more on today's podcast. Find out more about...2025-02-1135 min
Skip to the Good PartRomantasy Author Mina Brower talks about Getting Inspiration from her Dreams and Much MoreSend us a textWelcome to the Season Three Premiere of Skip to the Good Part! We talk to the amazing Mina Brower. Her debut, the romantasy A God of Moonlight and Stardust, part of the Daughters of Chaos series, has landed her enthusiastic fans and much praise, including from Kirkus Reviews who calls it an "expertly crafted fantasy featuring compelling, well-developed characters." Brower is an American citizen who immigrated from Mexico and aims to inspire other immigrants to chase their dreams. A wife, a mom, and a lawyer, Mina is proud to li...2025-02-0432 minSkip to the Good PartFalling for the Competition author Darby Baham talks about the importance of friendship and much more!Send us a textDarby 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 fears to connect with their 2.5million subscribers. She would eventually use these same experiences to inform her debut fiction series with the world’s largest romance publisher, Harlequin Books. Released in the U.S. and overseas, Darby’s romance series, The Friendship Chronicles, is a love letter to Black female frie...2024-11-2644 minSkip to the Good PartCarry Me Through Christmas author Rachel Holm talks indie publishing and holiday romance season!Send us a textCarry 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!Buy her latest books!Follow her:https://www.rachelwholm.com/https://www.instagram.com/rachelwritesromance/https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelwritesromancehttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14531699.Rachel_HolmSupport the show2024-11-2035 minSkip to the Good PartWish I Were Here author Melissa Weisner talks about romance adding a touch of magicSend us a textMelissa 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 romance, where a buttoned-up professor and a carefree doorman team up to restore a missing identity in this magical romance. Follow her:https://www.melissawiesner.com/InstagramFacebookGoodreadsSupport the show2024-10-2437 minSkip to the Good PartAngela Montoya talks about pirates and witches in her debt romantasy, Sinner's Isle!Send us a textAngela Montoya's debut novel, the romantasy, Sinner’s Isle, received starred reviews from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly and trade reviews from Booklist and The Bulletin. The soon to be out A Cruel Thirst was chosen as a Junior Library Guild Gold Selection and will be published in late 2024 by Joy Revolution Books.She comes from a family of storytellers with revolutionary ideas, including her grandfather, José Montoya, who was a celebrated activist and poet laureate. When she isn’t lost in the world of words, Angela can be fou...2024-10-0833 minSkip to the Good PartDebut Author Lauren Appelbaum talks about her new book, Rachel Weiss's Group ChatSend us a textLauren 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. Appelbaum works as a technical editor and has been writing fiction since she could hold a pencil (usually when she’s supposed to be doing other things). Find out more at:https://laurenappelbaumbooks.com/@laurenappelbaumSupport the show2024-10-0230 minSkip to the Good PartMary Bonnet, Star of Selling Sunset, Talks about her New Memoir Selling SunshineSend us a textFan-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 trauma, to building her career as a luxury agent for the most successful brokerage firm in Los Angeles.Find out more: Buy Selling SunshineFollow Mary on InstagramSupport the show2024-09-2426 minSkip to the Good PartKaraoke Queen Author Dominic Lim spills tea about Karaoke, Being Beat, and His Heartwarming Tale of Love and AcceptanceSend us a textDominic Lim’s debut novel, All the Right Notes, was named a 2023 best book by USA Today, Harper’s Bazaar, Goodreads, Library Journal, and Entertainment Weekly, which called it “a swoony, joyful rom-com to take readers into a love story worthy of a Broadway stage.” His second novel, Karaoke Queen, is out today (September 17, 2024)! He is a member of the Writers Grotto and co-hosts the long-running Babylon Salon reading and performance series in San Francisco. Dominic holds a Master of Music from Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, is an alumus...2024-09-1732 minSkip to the Good PartSam Tschida talks Errands and Espionage and hobnobbing with Hollywood for her Movie Deal!Send us a textSam 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 Smut University, an online community of writers out to have a good time and write good stories. In her free time, she sleeps through old Dateline episodes in aspirational exercise wear. She doesn't drink alcohol, never touches caffeine, and is always on time. Just kidding--did you read how many kids she has? Her latest, Errands and Espionage...2024-09-1034 minSkip to the Good PartThe Amazing Founder of Steamy Lit Con, Mel Saavedra, talks about Building Community, Empowering Women and Promoting DiversitySend us a textMel 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. She works to empower discourse around sexuality and self-love, while also providing a new way for authors to have their work showcased and to promote diverse authors and books. She’s the owner of the independent romance bookstore, Steamy Lit in Deerfield, Florida and the host of the R...2024-08-2045 minSkip to the Good PartWriting about Love and Family with Just Playing House author Farah Heron!Send us a textFarah 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 praised in The Globe and Mail, Book Riot, Oprah Magazine, Bustle and more, and have been named best of the year by Entertainment Weekly, USA Today, NPR, CBC Books, Kobo, and more.Her latest, Just Playing House, is out now!For more about her, check out: https://farahheron.com/2024-07-0241 minSkip to the Good PartRomance is in the air - and at the vineyard with bestseller Mia Heintzelman!Send us a textMia Heintzelman is a bestselling author of novels including Monopolove, The Friendship Contract, and The Accidental Crush. Her work has appeared on Book Riot, Romantically Inclined, and Readers Entertainment Radio. She writes fun, flirty, fiery romances about strong women and men with enough heart to fall for them. Her latest, The Wedding Crush, is out today!Learn more:https://www.miaheintzelman.com/Support the show2024-06-1132 minSkip to the Good PartWe dance the night away with the amazing writing duo Karelia and Faye Stetz-Waters!Send us a textAmbassadors 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 drafts, and high fiving each other. The process works beautifully. They wrote Second-Night Stand, a book about one hook-up that turns into a seriously hilarious situationship in this vibrant and lively romantic comedy about taking chances . . . and breaking the rules. Second-Night Stand - out today, May 21! - is their first novel together but definitely not their last. Follow t...2024-05-2136 minSkip to the Good PartUSA Today bestselling author Xio Axelrod talks about writing, making music, and much more!Send us a textXio Axelrod is the USA Today bestselling author of The Girl with Stars in her Eyes, Girls with Bad Reputations, and Love on the Byline, among many others. When she isn’t behind the keyboard, Xio can be found behind the mic in a studio, writing songs or performing as her fictional band, The Lillys.Find out more about Xio:https://xioaxelrod.com/InstagramFacebookSupport the show2024-05-1533 minSkip to the Good PartBachelorette fan-favorite Hannah Brown talks about her new rom-com, Mistakes We Never MadeSend us a textHannah 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 hit reality series The Bachelorette, win season 28 of Dancing with the Stars, and compete on FOX’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, where she ended up being one of two women who completed the course and outlasted the other 16 contestants, most of whom were professional athletes. Brown’s authenticity and charismatic personal...2024-05-0734 minSkip to the Good PartSonya Singh is "Sari, not Sari"!Send us a textSonya 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 Christmas Movie.Find out more about Sonya:https://sonyasinghbooks.com/Show note: This interview was originally recorded in 2023, and was delayed due to technical difficulties! Support the show2024-04-2345 minSkip to the Good PartViolet Marsh talks about writing (with a concussion!) and why Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her ManSend us a textViolet 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 strong enough to love them! Her new book, Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man is a combination of family secrets, a brother's best friend's romance, and a scandalous mystery. Perfect for fans of Evie Dunmore, Enola Holmes, and Netflix's Bridgerton!Find out more about Violet:https://www.violetmarshauthor.com/2024-04-1630 minSkip to the Good PartThe Wartime Book Club and Sunday Times bestseller Kate Thompson Talks about Historical Fiction and Hero LibrariansSend us a textSunday 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, to destroy books that threaten the new regime. Instead, she hides the stories away in secret. Along with her headstrong best friend, she wants to fight back. So she forms the Wartime Book Club: a lifeline, offering fearful islanders the joy and escapism of reading.Thompson is an award-winning jo...2024-04-0938 minSkip to the Good PartLizzie Damilola Blackburn talks about her acclaimed debut novel, Yinka, Where is Your Husband?Send us a text 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 prays that she be delivered from her singledom. Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? is a fresh, uplifting story of an unconventional heroine who bravely asks the questions we all have about love. Wry, moving, irresistible, this is a love story that makes you smile but also makes you think--and explores what it means to find your way between two...2023-12-2726 minSkip to the Good PartThe Second Chance Year Author Melissa Wiesner About Writing Romance and Do-OversSend us a textWhat would you do if you got to re-live the worst year of your life? Melissa Wiesner's new release, The Second Chance Year, answers this question in the most delightful of ways. In this unforgettable story full of charm, wit—and just a bit of magic—a woman down on her luck is given a second chance at fixing her life and trying one year all over again. Perfect for readers of Josie Silver and Rebecca Serle. Wiesner is also the author of It All Comes Back to Yo...2023-12-0547 min