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Happy to Meet Cute!86: Happy to Meet Kaitlyn Hill and Samantha Markum!We've got an extra special two-fer for you today as we welcome Kaitlyn Hill and Sam Markum to the pod! We have a little too much fun talking about their latest books, YA romance, fanfic, and Vanderpump Rules. We hope you laugh as much as we did! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) Wild About You by Kaitlyn Hill Love from Scratch by Kaitlyn Hill Not Here to Stay Friends by Kaitlyn Hill Love Off the Record by Samantha Markum You Wouldn't Dare by Samantha...2024-07-311h 24

Happy to Meet Cute!77: Happy to Meet our Most Anticipated Summer Reads!Pardon us as we destroy your TBR with all the books we'll be reading by the pool this summer! Join our Patreon here! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) One Year Ago in Spain by Evelyn Skye The Quince Project by Jessica Parra Isabel and the Rogue by Liana De la Rosa Wish You Weren't Here by Erin Baldwin A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston The Next Best Fling by Gabriella Gamez Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young ...2024-05-2240 min

Happy to Meet Cute!75: Happy to Meet Jen Comfort!Come along for the pure serotonin boost that is Jen Comfort! We talk about her amazing new book What Is Love?, writing neurodivergent characters (and also writing tips for neurodivergent authors), Game of Thrones, and mason bee keeping. As expected, this episode is delightfully unhinged and we hope you have as much fun as we did! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) What Is Love? by Jen Comfort Midnight Duet by Jen Comfort The Astronaut and the Star by Jen Comfort In the Case of Heartbreak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Courtney Kae ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In th...2024-05-081h 05

Happy to Meet Cute!Bonus: Happy to Meet Danielle L. Jensen!We are absolutely dying because Danielle L. Jensen is joining us in the metaphorical studio today! We talk all about her amazing new book A Fate Inked in Blood, the hybrid author life, and our thoughts on the new Bridgerton teasers. This episode is a literal dream come true and we hope you love it! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen The Traitor Queen by Danielle L. Jensen In the Case...2024-03-0152 min

Happy to Meet Cute!63: Happy to Meet Edward Underhill!We are delighted to have one of our faves, Edward Underhill, with us on the pod today! We chat all about his new book This Day Changes Everything, along with what to do when craft books don't work for you, The Last of Us, and plants and gardening! Enjoy! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) This Day Changes Everything by Edward Underhill Always the Almost by Edward Underhill In the Case of Heartbreak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Courtney Kae ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In the Event of Love⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Courtney Kae ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Just My Type⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Falon Ballard ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Right on Cue⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Falon Ballar 2024-02-141h 14

Happy to Meet Cute!62: Happy to Meet Hannah Bonam-Young!Y'all are in for a treat this week because you basically get to listen to Falon, Courtney, and Hannah Bonam-Young becoming best friends! We talk about Hannah's book Next of Kin, imposter syndrome, the pastor kid to queer writer pipeline, the Golden Globes, and Vanderpump Rules! This episode is full of equal parts heart and laughs! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) Next of Kin by Hannha Bonam-Young Next to You by Hannha Bonam-Young Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young In the Case of Heartbreak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Courtney Kae ⁠⁠⁠⁠...2024-02-071h 31

Emerge: Questions that Matter for Young Adult SpiritualityWhy does climate anxiety suck?The young adults we know wonder why news about the climate crisis weighs on them so heavily, and if there is anything at all they can do about it. Sara is talking to Falon — the co-host of this podcast, who studied environmental justice for her Doctor of Ministry — about why daily spiritual practices matter for connecting with God and caring for the earth, each other, and ourselves. Dr. Falon Barton is the Campus Minister at the University Church of Christ Malibu at Pepperdine University, focusing primarily on the spiritual formation of college students. She has her Doctor of M...2024-01-2446 min

Happy to Meet Cute!Bonus: Happy to Meet Ashley Herring Blake!We're kicking off the new year with a very special bonus episode with one of our faves Ashley Herring Blake! We chat about Iris Kelley Doesn't Date, character development, House of Usher, and planners! Courtney and Falon also share their most anticipated 2024 reads at the beginning of the episode! Find your new favorite planner from Passion Planner! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) Iris Kelly Doesn't Date by Ashley Herring Blake Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail by Ashley Herring Blake Delilah Green Doesn't Care by...2024-01-051h 23

Happy to Meet Cute!57: Happy to Meet Erin La Rosa!We are thrilled to kick off 2024 with one of our favorite humans, Erin La Rosa! We chat about her fabulous book Plot Twist, the financial realities of being a writer, Britney's memoir, and the Golden Bachelor. We hope you enjoy! Happy 2024! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) Plot Twist by Erin La Rosa For Butter or Worse by Erin La Rosa In the Case of Heartbreak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Courtney Kae ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In the Event of Love⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Courtney Kae ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Just My Type⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Falon Ballard ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Right on Cue⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Falon Ballard ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lease on Love⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Falon Bal 2024-01-031h 13

Happy to Meet Cute!56: Happy to Meet Susan Lee!We are squealing with excitement (literally) because we have our dear friend Susan Lee with us today! We chat with Susan about her amazing book The Name Drop, defining your own success, the Real Housewives, and of course, BTS. We also share our favorite 2023 reads in the intro (linked below). We hope you enjoy the last episode of 2023! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) The Name Drop by Susan Lee Seoulmates by Susan Lee In the Case of Heartbreak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Courtney Kae ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In the Event of Love⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Courtney Kae ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Just My Type...2023-12-271h 47

Happy to Meet Cute!55: Happy to Meet Angela Montoya!We could not be more thrilled to welcome Angela Montoya to the podcast! We chat all about her incredible debut Sinner's Isle, finding your writing community, and Sister Wives. Angela is full of wisdom and insight and we hope you take away as much from this episode as we did! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) Sinner's Isle by Angela Montoya In the Case of Heartbreak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Courtney Kae ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In the Event of Love⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Courtney Kae ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Just My Type⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Falon Ballard ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Right on Cue⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Falon Ballard ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lease on Love⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Falon Bal 2023-12-201h 22

Happy to Meet Cute!54: Happy to Meet Sonia Hartl!We could not be more excited to have one of our besties Sonia Hartl on the pod today! We have such a great conversation about her book Rent to Be, being a hybrid author, and Love is Blind. We hope you enjoy! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) Rent to Be by Sonia Hartl Heartbreak for Hire by Sonia Hartl In the Case of Heartbreak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Courtney Kae ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In the Event of Love⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Courtney Kae ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Just My Type⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Falon Ballard ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Right on Cue⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Falon Ballard ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lease on Love⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2023-12-131h 22

Happy to Meet Cute!53: Happy to Meet Andie Burke!We could not be more thrilled to welcome the fabulous Andie Burke to the podcast! We talk all about her incredible debut Fly with Me, the debut experience, Taylor and Travis and so much more! Enjoy! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) Fly with Me by Andie Burke In the Case of Heartbreak⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Courtney Kae ⁠⁠⁠⁠In the Event of Love⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Courtney Kae ⁠⁠⁠⁠Just My Type⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Falon Ballard ⁠⁠⁠⁠Right on Cue⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Falon Ballard ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lease on Love⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Falon Ballard 2023-12-061h 19

Happy to Meet Cute!Bonus: Happy to Meet Ali Hazelwood!We are screaming/crying/throwing up because we have Ali Hazelwood on the podcast! We are HUGE fans of Ali's and we take this opportunity to discuss all the important matters: her new book Check and Mate, Fourth Wing and Iron Flame, and Taylor and Travis. The essentials! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) Check and Mate by Ali Hazelwood Bride by Ali Hazelwood In the Case of Heartbreak⁠⁠⁠ by Courtney Kae ⁠⁠⁠In the Event of Love⁠⁠⁠ by Courtney Kae ⁠⁠⁠Just My Type⁠⁠⁠ by Falon Ballard ⁠⁠⁠Right on Cue...2023-12-011h 06

Happy to Meet Cute!52: Happy to Meet Lisa Peers!Today we are thrilled to be chatting with Lisa Peers! We talk about her novel Love at 350 Degrees, what it's like to be debuting at an older age, The Bear, and some of our favorite pop culture fandoms. We had a delightful conversation and we hope you enjoy! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) Love at 350 Degrees by Lisa Peers In the Case of Heartbreak⁠⁠⁠ by Courtney Kae ⁠⁠⁠In the Event of Love⁠⁠⁠ by Courtney Kae ⁠⁠⁠Just My Type⁠⁠⁠ by Falon Ballard ⁠⁠⁠Right on Cue⁠⁠⁠ by Falon Ballard ⁠⁠⁠Lease on Love⁠⁠2023-11-291h 10

Happy to Meet Cute!51: Happy to Meet Celestine Martin!Today we are so thrilled to be joined by Celestine Martin! We talk all about her witchy book Kiss and Spell, the influx of witchy rom coms, and scammers. This is the perfect episode to round out the fall and we hope you love it! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) Kiss and Spell by Celestine Martin Witchful Thinking by Celestine Martin In the Case of Heartbreak⁠⁠ by Courtney Kae ⁠⁠In the Event of Love⁠⁠ by Courtney Kae ⁠⁠Just My Type⁠⁠ by Falon Ballard 2023-11-221h 15

Happy to Meet Cute!50: Happy to Meet Eunnie!Today we are so excited to be chatting with our first graphic novel illustrator and author, Eunnie! We talk about her incredible debut If You'll Have Me, along with writing dialogue, the magic of cult classic films, and animation. Tune in for this very special episode as we celebrate 50 meet cutes! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) If You'll Have Me by Eunnie In the Case of Heartbreak⁠ by Courtney Kae ⁠In the Event of Love⁠ by Courtney Kae ⁠Just My Type⁠ by Falon Ballard ⁠Right on Cue⁠ by Falon Ballard 2023-11-161h 07

Happy to Meet Cute!49: Happy to Meet Evelyn Skye!Today we are beyond thrilled to welcome Evelyn Skye to the metaphorical studio! We chat about Evelyn's incredible adult debut The Hundred Loves of Juliet, along with finding your perfect team as an author, comic cons, and food! This is a really great episode for those who are just starting their publishing journeys! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) Hundred Loves of Juliet by Evelyn Skye Damsel by Evelyn Skye In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae 2023-11-081h 12

Happy to Meet Cute!48: Happy to Meet Amber Roberts!Today we are thrilled to be chatting with the fabulous Amber Roberts! We talk about her book Text Appeal, working with critique partners, the bisexual awakening that is 10 Things I Hate About You, and spooky locations in both Vermont and SoCal. We hope you enjoy! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) Text Appeal by Amber Roberts In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae Just My Type by Falon Ballard Right on Cue by Falon Ballard 2023-11-011h 06

Happy to Meet Cute!47: Happy to Meet Kate and Danny Tamberelli!We are so thrilled to welcome Kate and Danny Tamberelli to the show today! We chat all about their adult rom com The First Date Prophecy, along with writing as couple and Too Hot to Handle. We also do a bit of a music deep dive! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) The First Date Prophecy by Kate and Danny Tamberelli In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kate Just My Type by Falon Ballard Right on...2023-10-251h 17

Happy to Meet Cute!46: Happy to Meet Brooke Abrams!This week we are beyond thrilled to be chatting with debut author Brooke Abrams! We talk all about her incredible book Penelope in Retrograde, how to give characters a unique voice, Sister Wives, and Drag Race. Plus we get into some astrology stuff and a lot more things about Courtney and Falon start to make some sense! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) Penelope in Retrograde by Brooke Abrams In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae 2023-10-181h 05

Happy to Meet Cute!Bonus: Happy to Meet Cassandra Clare!Don't mind all that screaming, it's just Falon and Courtney freaking out because it's Cassandra MotherFuckin' Clare! We were so thrilled to chat with her about her incredible new adult fantasy novel Sword Catcher! We also talk about world-building, Only Murders in the Building, and Cassie's passion for designing clothes. It's an amazing episode and we hope you love it! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare Links to all of Cassandra's other books! In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae 2023-10-131h 05

Happy to Meet Cute!45: Happy to Meet Timothy Janovsky!We are super stoked to be chatting with Courtney's fellow holigay Timothy Janovsky today! Tim is a freaking delight and we chat all about his book New Adult, along with writing in first person present tense, Speak Now, and our favorite rom-coms. What more could you ask for? Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) New Adult by Timothy Janovsky Never Been Kissed by Timothy Janovsky You're a Mean One Matthew Prince by Timothy Janovsky In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae ...2023-10-111h 23

Happy to Meet Cute!44: Happy to Meet Josie Silver!We are so thrilled to be chatting today with the incomparable Josie Silver! We talk all about her new book A Winter in New York, her writing process, how to work writing in around family time, and all of our favorite feel good movies and TV shows. Josie is an absolute delight and we hope you love this episode as much as we love her! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) A Winter in New York by Josie Silver One Day in December by Josie Silver ...2023-10-041h 02

Happy to Meet Cute!Bonus: Happy to Meet Ashley Poston!Hold onto your butts because we have a special treat for you today! We laughed our asses off chatting with the one and only Ashley Poston about her new book The Seven Year Slip, what to do when your hobby becomes your career, Oregon Trail, and the lasting impact of the animated classic Beauty and the Beast. Oh, and I would remiss if I didn't mention that we also talked about Clippy erotica. Celebrate Friday with this only slightly unhinged episode! Trigger warning: The Seven Year Slip contains a death by suicide plot line...2023-09-291h 09

Happy to Meet Cute!43: Happy to Meet Jackie Fraser!Today we are absolutely delighted to welcome Jackie Fraser to the pod! We talk about her incredible book The Beginning of Everything, writing older characters, debuting at an older age, and all kinds of video games. It's a conversation as lovely as Jackie is herself! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) The Beginning of Everything by Jackie Fraser The Bookshop of Second Chances by Jackie Fraser In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae Just My Type...2023-09-271h 12

Happy to Meet Cute!42: Happy to Meet Regina Black!We cannot even contain our excitement because today we are chatting with the one and only Regina Black! We love Regina so much and she BLESSES us with her knowledge today! We talk all about her debut novel The Art of Scandal, creating realistically flawed characters, 90s nostalgia, and cults. Be ready to take some notes because this episode is full of good advice! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) The Art of Scandal by Regina Black In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae In the Event of...2023-09-201h 16

Happy to Meet Cute!Bonus: Happy to Meet J. Elle!We have a special treat for you this week, HTMC listeners! We are beyond thrilled to have New York Times bestselling author J. Elle join us! We discuss her incredible new YA fantasy House of Marionne, world building, writing IP, and our ultimate Bridgerton hopes and dreams! We hope you enjoy this very special bonus episode! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) House of Marionne by J. Elle Against the Tide by J. Elle Wings of Ebony by J. Elle Ashes of Gold by...2023-09-151h 00

Happy to Meet Cute!41: Happy to Meet Alicia Thompson!We are beyond excited to welcome our fellow '22 debut Alicia Thompson to the podcast! We chat all about her incredible new book With Love from Cold World, breaking up with your day job, Speak Now, and of course, Paramore. Alicia is a freaking delight and we know you are going to love this episode! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) With Love from Cold World by Alicia Thompson Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae ...2023-09-131h 21

Happy to Meet Cute!40: Happy to Meet Victoria Lee!We are absolutely honored to be sitting down today with Victoria Lee! We chat about her adult romance debut A Shot in the Dark, developing characters, managing our time, Barbie, reality TV, and psychology! It's a packed convo and we hope you enjoy! Content Warnings for A Shot in the Dark: Substance use and abuse; Child (teenage) death; Religious trauma; Homophobia and transphobia (no deadnaming); Child abuse (past, offscreen); Domestic violence (past, offscreen); Family estrangement, disownment Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) A Shot in the Dark by...2023-09-061h 19

Happy to Meet Cute!39: Happy to Meet Danielle Jackson!This week we are thrilled to be joined by the incredible Danielle Jackson! We talk about her new book Accidentally in Love, suffering from burnout, The Bear, and baking! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) Accidentally in Love by Danielle Jackson The Accidental Pinup by Danielle Jackson In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae Just My Type by Falon Ballard Right on Cue by Falon Ballard Lease on Love by Falon Ballard 2023-08-301h 06

Happy to Meet Cute!38: Happy to Meet Jenna Levine!Hi friends! I hope you are ready for some laughs because today we are joined by the hilarious Jenna Levine! We talk about her debut novel My Roommate is a Vampire, how to cope when writing becomes your job, and Barbie. Falon also shares her Ryan Gosling personal encounter and you need to hear it! Some Things We Talk About During the Show: Kindle Paperwhite Voice Aloud Reader app Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine 2023-08-231h 14

Happy to Meet Cute!37: Happy to Meet Meredith Schorr!This week we are thrilled to welcome fellow '22 debut Meredith Schorr to the show! We chat about her new book Someone Just Like You, what makes a rom com, and And Just Like That. Also, Meredith will be attending Steamy Lit Con this week so make sure you stop by and say hi! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) Someone Just Like You by Meredith Schorr As Seen on TV by Meredith Schorr In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae In the Event of Love...2023-08-161h 11

Happy to Meet Cute!36: Happy to Meet Holly James!Today we are chatting with the fabulous Holly James about her new book The Deja Glitch! We also chat about finding emotional balance, Yellowface by RF Kuang, and the plethora of fantastic movies we have been blessed with this summer. We love Holly and we know you will too! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) The Deja Glitch by Holly James Nothing But the Truth by Holly James In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae Just...2023-08-091h 22

Happy to Meet Cute!35: Happy to Meet Rachel Lynn Solomon!We are over the moon to be chatting with the legendary Rachel Lynn Solomon! Rachel tells us all about her fabulous new book Business or Pleasure! We also talk about her unique drafting process, how to keep sex scenes fresh, and The Bear! Business or Pleasure is available now! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon The Ex-Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae In the Event...2023-08-0255 min

Happy to Meet Cute!33: Happy to Meet Elissa Sussman!We are thrilled to have one of our favorite writers, Elissa Sussman, with us for today's episode! We talk all about her new book Once More with Feeling, nerd out about Broadway, and talk some serious publishing realities. We also talk plants, because of course we do. We love Elissa and we hope you love this episode! You can also catch Elissa live and in person at our Summer Book Fest! More info here! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) Once More with Feeling by...2023-07-191h 00

Happy to Meet Cute!32: Happy to Meet Mazey Eddings!In this completely unfiltered and only slightly unhinged episode, we chat with fellow '22 debut author Mazey Eddings, who is just as delightful as her books! We chat all about The Plus One and Tilly in Technicolor, along with the ups and downs of writing at a fast pace, the Vanderpump Rules finale, and Jonathan Bailey's butt. What more could you ask for? Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) The Plus One by Mazey Eddings Tilly in Technicolor by Mazey Eddings Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings Lizzie Blake's Best Mistake by Mazey Eddings A Brush with Love by Mazey Eddings In...2023-07-121h 08

Happy to Meet Cute!31: Happy to Meet Dominic Lim!Today we are thrilled to be joined by debut author Dominic Lim! We talk all about his amazing book All the Right Notes, what it's like writing while working full time, Drag Race, the latest Broadway happenings, and more! You can also catch Dominic in person at our Summer Book Fest July 28 and 29 in Valencia, CA (check out the link below for more info!)! Summer Book Fest Info Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) All the Right Notes by Dominic Lim In the Case of Heartbreak...2023-07-051h 16

Happy to Meet Cute!30: Happy to Meet Ava Wilder!We could not be more excited to welcome today's guest to the HTMC virtual studio because we LOVE her! Ava Wilder joins us to chat about her new book Will They or Won't They, the post debut blues, writing dialogue, and most importantly, SCANDOVAL! We had a blast chatting with Ava and we hope you enjoy! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) Will They or Won't They by Ava Wilder How to Fake It in Hollywood by Ava Wilder In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae ...2023-06-281h 16

Happy to Meet Cute!29: Happy to Meet Rebekah Weatherspoon!For this week's episode, we are so excited to chat with one of our favorite LA friends Rebekah Weatherspoon! We discuss her YA debut Her Good Side, along with the transition from writing adult to writing YA. We also talk about writing a book on proposal, being a hybrid author, and tattoos! (We may or may not now have plans for matching book tattoos during Steamy Lit Con!) We hope you love this episode as much as we love Rebekah! Buy tickets for the Summer Book Fest here! Buy...2023-06-211h 11

Happy to Meet Cute!28: Happy to Meet Adriana Herrera!Today we are joined by the incomparable Adriana Herrera! We chat all about her new book An Island Princess Starts a Scandal, writing historical versus writing contemporary, and the hilarious TV show Jury Duty. In addition, we have a really amazing conversation about feminism and the patriarchy and taking more risks in romance. We hope you love this episode as much as we do! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) An Island Princess Starts a Scandal by Adriana Herrera A Caribbean Heiress in Paris by Adriana Herrera In the...2023-06-141h 05

Happy to Meet Cute!27: Happy to Meet Sarah Adler!We are thrilled to be joined this week by debut author Sarah Adler! We chat all about her amazing book Mrs. Nash's Ashes, writing POV and tense, what's an "acceptable" rom com topic, and Dungeons and Dragons Dimension 20! This convo is full of insights and laughter and we hope you enjoy! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) Mrs. Nash's Ashes by Sarah Adler In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae Right on Cue by Falon Ballard ...2023-06-071h 09

Happy to Meet Cute!26: Happy to Meet Kristina Forest!In today's episode, we chat with the delightful Kristina Forest about her adult debut The Neighbor Favor! We also have an amazing chat about plot (seriously life-changing!), plus conversations about Starstruck, Harlem, Beyonce, and a whole lot of tangents! We hope you enjoy! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae Just My Type by Falon Ballard Right on Cue by Falon Ballard ...2023-05-311h 15

Happy to Meet Cute!25: Happy to Meet Becky Chalsen!We are so excited to talk with debut author Becky Chalsen about her perfect summer beach read Kismet! We chat all about writing on a strict schedule, the book to movie adaptation process, Daisy Jones and the Six, and what it's like growing up in a big family (Becky is a quadruplet!). We hope you enjoy! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) Kismet by Becky Chalsen In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae Just My...2023-05-241h 10

Happy to Meet Cute!24: Happy to Meet Christina Lauren!Don't mind us we're just peeing our pants because today we are talking to CHRISTINA LAUREN! It's hard to keep the fangirling under wraps as we talk to these two legends about their amazing new book The True Love Experiment! They also share some brilliant writing advice and of course we talk about their love for BTS. Speaking with these two was an absolute dream! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren Something Wilder...2023-05-171h 03

Happy to Meet Cute!23: Happy to Meet Jessica Parra!Today we are joined by the fantastic Jessica Parra! We have a really important conversation about setting boundaries and creating a work/life balance. We also have a (very important) conversation about the Star Wars Star Cruiser Experience! This is truly a can't miss episode for all of our writers out there! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) Rubi Ramos's Recipe for Success by Jessica Parra In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae Just My Type by Falon...2023-05-101h 15

Happy to Meet Cute!22: Happy to Meet JC PetersonWe are joined this week by the lovely and talented JC Peterson who is celebrating the release of her sophomore novel, Lola at Last! We also discuss writing what you love versus writing to trends, the unfortunate come back of early 2000s fashion, and our love of travel. We hope you enjoy! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) Lola at Last by JC Peterson Being Mary Bennet by JC Peterson In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae In the Event of Love by...2023-05-031h 13

Happy to Meet Cute!21: Happy to Meet Mike Lasagna!We have a very special guest for today's episode: bookseller and Twitter star Mike Lasagna! We chat with Mike about life as a bookseller, dealing with imposter syndrome, White Lotus, and his time working as a professional chef (we may or may not scar him with our lack of cooking knowledge and use of *gasp* pasta sauce from a jar). Mike was an absolute joy to record with and we hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording! Mike's Book Recs: Fly with Me by Andie Burke ...2023-04-261h 07

Happy to Meet Cute!20: Happy to Meet Alexandria Bellefleur!We are beyond excited to have acclaimed writer Alexandria Bellefleur with us for today's episode! We chat all about her new book The Fiancee Farce, the difference between a rom-com and a contemporary romance, Taylor Swift, the Barbie trailer, and erotica in the Victorian era! Seriously, we have some amazing conversations that we can't wait for you to hear! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) The Fiancee Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur Hang the Moon by Alexandria Bellefleur Count Your Lucky...2023-04-191h 03

Happy to Meet Cute!19: Happy to Meet Carlyn Greenwald!Today we are stoked to be chatting with double debut author Carlyn Greenwald! We talk about her adult rom-com debut Sizzle Reel, as well as her YA debut, Time Out. We also chat about writing "unlikeable" lead characters, Love is Blind, and theme parks/theme park YouTube! We have a lot of fun and some really great convos! We hope you enjoy! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) Sizzle Reel by Carlyn Greenwald Time Out by Carlyn Greenwald, Tom Milliner, and Sean Hayes In the Case...2023-04-121h 07

Happy to Meet Cute!18: Happy to Meet Denise Williams!In this super fun episode, we chat with prolific author Denise Williams about her recent release, Love and Other Flight Delays. We also chat all about writing while parenting, the incredible romance course Denise teaches, and Excel spreadsheets (and trust me, this conversation does not go where you think it's going to go!). We hope you enjoy! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) Love and Other Flight Delays by Denise Williams Technically Yours by Denise Williams Do You Take This Man by Denise Williams The Fastest Way...2023-04-051h 07

Happy to Meet Cute!17: Happy to Meet Faith McClaren and Victoria Fulton!This week we're excited to chat with the dynamic duo behind Ellie Is Cool Now, Faith McClaren and Victoria Fulton! We chat all about their debut romance novel, what it's like to write as a team, some Bridgerton hopes for season three, and the beauty of Tarot. And Victoria and Faith may or may not have convinced us to write a book together (insert all the eyes emojis here). We had a blast chatting with these two and we hope you have fun listening! P.S. We had some sound issues at the beginning...2023-03-291h 08

Happy to Meet Cute!15: Happy to Meet Karelia Stetz-Waters!Get your notebooks and pens ready because today's episode is EDUCATING! We chat with the brilliant Karelia Stetz-Waters about her new book Behind the Scenes, the queer romance explosion, the importance of cliteracy, and natural disaster documentaries (natch). Karelia mentions a lot of really great resources which are linked below! We hope you learn something amazing today! Websites Karelia Recommends: SheBop OMG Yes Books Karelia Recommends: (affiliate links) Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski Becoming Cliterate by Dr. Laurie Mintz Pussy Pedia by Zoe...2023-03-151h 12

Happy to Meet Cute!14: Happy to Meet Sophie Sullivan!Get ready for a lot of laughs as we chat with rom-com author Sophie Sullivan about her new book A Guide to Being Just Friends! We also talk about our favorite moments to write, the challenges of writing under two different names (and in different genres), and the undeniable pull of TV dramas. We also lament the fact that romance graphic novels are not a thing (someone get on that please!). We haven't laughed this hard in a long time, we hope you find some laughs in this episode too! Buy Some Books! (affiliate...2023-03-081h 04

Happy to Meet Cute!13: Happy to Meet Anita Kelly!This week we chat with author Anita Kelly about their new book Something Wild and Wonderful. We share all our trauma (jk kinda) about writing book two, but round it out with some inspirational hiking talk. We hope you love this episode! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) Something Wild and Wonderful by Anita Kelly Love and Other Disasters by Anita Kelly In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae Just My Type by Falon Ballard 2023-03-0153 min

Happy to Meet Cute!12: Happy to Meet Amy Spalding!This week we are joined by the hilarious and talented Amy Spalding! We talk with Amy about what it's like to write both YA and adult, how to balance writing while working full time, and all the amazing facets of Los Angeles life! We hope you enjoy this real and unfiltered episode! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) For Her Consideration by Amy Spalding No Boy Summer by Amy Spalding In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae 2023-02-2259 min

Happy to Meet Cute!11: Happy to Meet Kate Spencer!This week we celebrate the paperback release of In a New York Minute by chatting with author and podcaster extraordinaire Kate Spencer! Kate talks with us about finding the writing process that works best for you (a subject near and dear to our hearts)! We also chat about the band (and ice cream) Phish and we get Kate's personal takeaways from Spare by Prince Harry. We hope you enjoy! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) In a New York Minute by Kate Spencer The Dead Moms Club by Kate Spencer 2023-02-151h 06

Happy to Meet Cute!10: Happy to Meet JUST MY TYPE!We have a very special episode for you today as we celebrate the birth of Falon's second book baby, JUST MY TYPE. We are joined by Falon's fabulous editor Gaby Mongelli who gives us the inside scoop on the editing process. We chat all about how writing your second book is the worst--and if you are a writer who is struggling with this, please tune in because Gaby gives some incredible insight that made both Courtney and Falon feel much better about second book syndrome! We also gossip about some of the latest Broadway gossip (mostly dealing with the...2023-02-0855 min

Happy to Meet Cute!6: Happy to Meet Our 2023 Most Anticipated Books!In this special episode, Courtney and Falon fly solo to talk about all things 2023! We chat about our upcoming books along with some 2023 releases we are super excited to get our hands on. This is a no edits, free for all discussion that we had so much fun recording! Books Mentioned in This Episode: (affiliate links, which means if you purchase a book via one of these links, you're helping support the show!) Mrs. Nash's Ashes by Sarah Adler Behind the Scenes by Karelia Stetz-Waters Ana Maria and...2023-01-1143 min

Happy to Meet Cute!3: Happy to Meet Lillie Vale!This week we're so happy to meet YA and adult romance author Lillie Vale! Lillie chats with us about setting as a character and the importance of world-building (even in contemporary!). We also talk about holiday Hallmark movies (again) and the perfection that is Love Island. Buy the Books! (affiliate links) The Decoy Girlfriend by Lillie Vale The Shaadi Setup by Lillie Vale Beauty and the Beshram by Lillie Vale In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae Lease on Love by Falon Ballard 2022-12-071h 05

Happy to Meet Cute!2: Happy to Meet Suzanne Park!Join us for our first guest interview with the incomparable Suzanne Park! We talk about her latest YA novel, The Christmas Clash, along with her upcoming adult romance, The Do-Over. We also go in depth about imposter syndrome, the hazards of crochet, and how to bake the best chocolate chip cookie ever. We hope you enjoy! Please support our authors and hosts by purchasing their books! (affiliate links) The Christmas Clash by Suzanne Park The Do-Over by Suzanne Park In the Event of Love by...2022-11-231h 27

Happy to Meet Cute!We're Happy to Meet Cute!It's our first official episode! Get to know your hosts Courtney and Falon as we talk our writing processes and some fun things you might not know about us! We would love for you to buy our books! (These are affiliate links :o)) In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae Lease on Love by Falon Ballard Preorder Just My Type by Falon Ballard Preorder In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae P.S. Please be patient with us as we figure out...2022-11-091h 01

Wicked and Witchy - The PodcastEPISODE 62- James Brian Chadwell PT.2/DelphiWelcome to part 2 of JBC2! In this episode, Falon dives a little deeper into her theories of The Delphi Murders a.k.a The Snapchat Murders. What little information the public has been given regarding this (Delphi) case is very frustrating, as there is little to no information being made public. We don't know who committed these brutal murders. We don't know why these girls' were murdered. We don't know -the list goes on. What fascinates everyone about this case and why we are all so immediately hooked on solving this 4 year old mystery, is this: we were provided...2021-11-091h 48

Wicked and Witchy - The Podcast30 Mins in HELL w/Falon-EATEN ALIVE!Welcome back, folks! This is a new segment of Dead Academy ! Every Wednesday, join Falon as she shares some of her personal files, collected in between usual episodes of DAP. This week, (8/12/2021 ) Falon tells the gruesome TRUE STORY of Timothy Treadwell & his girlfriend Amie, who were both eaten alive by a coastal brown bear on October. 6th, 2003 inn Alaska.....as if this story wasn't awful enough, the whole attack was CAUGHT ON AUDIO. We hope you enjoy the new solo project, "30 MINS IN HELL" hosted by DAP's Falon Marston. ***LISTENER DISCRETION IS ALWAYS ALWAYS ADVISED! DUH!***2021-08-1332 min

Falon RyanVoice Over Demo (American and Australian) 2020Master Voice Demo for Falon Ryan, Actress. Contains both American and Australian Voices. American Demos were recorded in my Home Studio. I am recording globally through Source-Connect in your preferred timezone from my home studio. *Agent* http://www.sjmanagement.com.au/Actor/Falon-Ryan *Source-Connect*: https://source-connect.com/falon *LinkedIn*: https://www.linkedin.com/in/falonryan *Twitch*: https://www.twitch.tv/falonryan *Facebook*: https://www.facebook.com/falonryanactress *Twitter*: https://twitter.com...2020-08-1107 min

Wicked and Witchy - The PodcastEpisode 56: The Life of Princess Diana In this long awaited episode, Falon takes us through the life, legacy & conspiracies surrounding the world's most famous & photographed woman in history, Diana, Princess of Wales. What was it about her that captivated the world? What legacy has she left behind? What was it about her that we all connected to? What really happened in the Alma tunnel in Paris on the night she died? Have a seat and join us as we relive the story of a woman most of us did not know, but admired, a woman later known as "The People's Princess" & Queen of People's Hearts. To...2020-07-012h 12