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Happy to Meet Cute!95: Happy to Meet Our Fall Book Recs!It's that time again! Time to blow up your TBRs with our list of books we want to recommend for the fall! We've got everything from werewolves to witches, so get your wallets ready!Buy Some Books! (affiliate links)In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney KaeIn the Event of Love by Courtney KaeChange of Heart by Falon BallardRight on Cue by Falon BallardJust My Type by Falon BallardLease on Love by Falon BallardAll I Want is You by Falon BallardSomething Wicked by Falon BallardToe to Toe by Falon Ballard
2025-10-1546 minHappy to Meet Cute!94: Happy to Meet Jo Segura!We are so thrilled today to be chatting with the incredible Jo Segura about her amazing books, writing romance while going through a divorce, the latest TV obsessions, and Trader Joe's. Enjoy!Buy Some Books! (affiliate links)Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo SeguraTemple of Swoon by Jo SeguraIn the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney KaeIn the Event of Love by Courtney KaeChange of Heart by Falon BallardRight on Cue by Falon BallardJust My Type by Falon BallardLease on Love by Falon BallardAll I Want is You by Falon Ballard
2025-06-111h 59Happy to Meet Cute!93: Happy to Meet Meryl Wilsner!We are back with the incomparable Meryl Wilsner! We talk all about their new book My Best Friend's Honeymoon, book cons, The Pitt, and gender. We hope you enjoy!Buy Some Books!My Best Friend's Honeymoon by Meryl WilsnerCleat Cute by Meryl WilsnerMistakes Were Made by Meryl WilsnerSomething to Talk About by Meryl WilsnerIn the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney KaeIn the Event of Love by Courtney KaeChange of Heart by Falon BallardRight on Cue by Falon BallardJust My Type by Falon Ballard
2025-05-011h 30Happy to Meet Cute!92: Happy to Meet Erin Connor!We are so excited to be back in the metaphorical studio with one of our faves, Erin Connor! We talk about her debut Unromance, along with her unique publishing journey, and the resurgence of emo culture--along with a tangent or two!Buy Some Books! (affiliate links)Unromance by Erin ConnorIn the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney KaeIn the Event of Love by Courtney KaeChange of Heart by Falon BallardRight on Cue by Falon BallardJust My Type by Falon BallardLease on Love by Falon BallardAll I Want is You by Falon Ballard
2025-03-051h 29Happy to Meet Cute!91: Happy to Meet Our 2025 Most Anticipated Reads!Falon and Courtney are back with a very special episode! We catch you up on all the things that have happened during our hiatus, and we share some of the books we're most excited to read in 2025!
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In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
Change of Heart by Falon Ballard
Right on Cue by Falon Ballard
Just My Type by Falon Ballard
Lease on Love by Falon Ballard
All I Want is You by Falon Ballard
2025-01-221h 13Happy to Meet Cute!90: Happy to Meet Our Fall Book Recs!Today we are blowing up your TBR with a whole bunch of fall book recs! Let's get cozy and curl up with some new reads! We're joined by our very special guest Lisa to chat books, and of course, Falon has to share all her thoughts on the latest season of Love is Blind!
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In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
Change of Heart by Falon Ballard
Right on Cue by Falon Ballard
Just My Type by Falon Ballard
Lease on Love by Falon Ballard
All I Want is You by Falon Ballard
2024-10-301h 17Happy to Meet Cute!89: Happy to Meet LA Schwartz!We are so excited to be back and even more excited to be here with one of our favorite authors, Leanne Schwartz! We talk about her new rom com My Kind of Trouble, jumping genres, honing voice, Bridgerton, and Broadway musicals! We're happy to be back!
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My Kind of Trouble by LA Schwartz
Prayer for Vengeance by Leanne Schwartz
To a Darker Shore by Leanne Schwartz
In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
Change of Heart by Falon Ballard
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2024-10-161h 09Happy to Meet Cute!88: Happy to Meet Rachel Runya Katz!Today we are thrilled to be chatting with Rachel Runya Katz about her sophomore novel Whenever You're Ready! We also chat about how writing is a new experience with each book, Bridgerton, and the generalization of words! Enjoy!
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Whenever You're Ready by Rachel Runya Katz
Thank You for Sharing by Rachel Runya Katz
In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
Change of Heart by Falon Ballard
Right on Cue by Falon Ballard
Just My Type by Falon Ballard
Lease on Love by Falon Ballard
All I Want is You by Falon Ballard
2024-08-281h 13Happy to Meet Cute!87: Happy to Meet Alexandra Vasti!Today we are thrilled to welcome Alexandra Vasti to the podcast! We talk about her debut novel Ne'er Duke Well, historical romance, My Lady Jane, and the history of sex and sexuality! We hope you enjoy!
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Ne'er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti
Earl Crush by Alexandra Vasti
In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
Change of Heart by Falon Ballard
Right on Cue by Falon Ballard
Just My Type by Falon Ballard
Lease on Love by Falon Ballard
All I Want is You by Falon Ballard
2024-08-141h 13Happy 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!
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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 24Happy to Meet Cute!85: Happy to Meet Susie Dumond!We are so excited to be chatting today with Susie Dumond! We talk about her new book Looking for a Sign, crafting queer happy endings, the sapphic pop golden age, and astrology! Enjoy!
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Looing for a Sign by Susie Dumond
Queerly Beloved by Susie Dumond
In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
Change of Heart by Falon Ballard
Right on Cue by Falon Ballard
Just My Type by Falon Ballard
Lease on Love by Falon Ballard
All I Want is You by Falon Ballard
2024-07-241h 21Happy to Meet Cute!84: Happy to Meet Swati Hegde!We are so excited to welcome debut author Swati Hegde to the pod! We talk about her incredible book Match Me If You Can, how publishing is like dating, Taylor and Travis, and Bridgerton. Enjoy!
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Match Me If You Can by Swati Hegde
In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
Change of Heart by Falon Ballard
Right on Cue by Falon Ballard
Just My Type by Falon Ballard
Lease on Love by Falon Ballard
All I Want is You by Falon Ballard
2024-07-171h 02Happy to Meet Cute!83: Happy to Meet Maggie North!We are thrilled to welcome Maggie North to the pod today! We talk about her debut Rules for Second Chances, the Esquire debut author article, Mandalorian and Andor, and late in life autism diagnoses. Enjoy!
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Rules for Second Chances by Maggie North
In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
Change of Heart by Falon Ballard
Right on Cue by Falon Ballard
Just My Type by Falon Ballard
Lease on Love by Falon Ballard
All I Want is You by Falon Ballard
2024-07-101h 18Happy to Meet Cute!82: Happy to Meet Marie Lu!Are we dreaming or is today's guest one of our absolute faves?!?! We are thrilled to welcome Marie Lu to the pod! We chat about her new book Icon and Inferno, setting healthy boundaries, and which celebs would make the best spies. We hope you enjoy!
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Stars and Smoke by Marie Lu
Icon and Inferno by Marie Lu
In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
Change of Heart by Falon Ballard
Right on Cue by Falon Ballard
Just My Type by F
2024-07-0357 minHappy to Meet Cute!81: Happy to Meet Elle Everhart!We could not be more thrilled to have Courtney's Pitch Wars mentee Elle Everhart with us on the pod! We talk about her incredible new book Hot Summer, finding balance between writing and life, reality TV dating shows, and Twilight!
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Hot Summer by Elle Everhart
Wanderlust by Elle Everhart
In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
Change of Heart by Falon Ballard
Right on Cue by Falon Ballard
Just My Type by Falon Ballard
Lease on Love by Falon Ballard
All I Want is You by Falon Ballard
2024-06-261h 16Happy to Meet Cute!80: Happy to Meet Kelley Armstrong!We are thrilled to welcome veteran author Kelley Armstrong to the podcast today! We talk about her incredible book Finding Mr. Write, how to ignore internet advice, The Fallout, and living in the Yukon. Enjoy!
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Finding Mr. Write by Kelley Armstrong
In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
Right on Cue by Falon Ballard
Just My Type by Falon Ballard
Lease on Love by Falon Ballard
All I Want is You by Falon Ballard
2024-06-191h 14Happy to Meet Cute!79: Happy to Meet Nisha J. Tuli!Dreams are coming true on the pod today as we chat with the incomparable Nisha J. Tuli! We talk about her new book Fate of the Sun King, writing a fantasy series, and Bridgerton. Enjoy!
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Trial of the Sun Queen by Nisha J. Tuli
Rule of the Aurora King by Nisha J. Tuli
Fate of the Sun King by Nisha J. Tuli
In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
Right on Cue by Falon Ballard
Just My Type by Falon Ballard
Lease on Love by Falon Ballard
All I Want is You
2024-06-121h 09Happy to Meet Cute!78: Happy to Meet Annabel MonaghanWe could not be more thrilled to welcome Annabel Monaghan to the pod! We talk about her new book Summer Romance, preparing for book tour, The Idea of You, and letting your kids fail. Enjoy!
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Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan
Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan
Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan
In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
Right on Cue by Falon Ballard
Just My Type by Falon Ballard
Lease on Love by Falon Ballard
All I Want is You by Falon Ballard
2024-06-051h 00Happy 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!
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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
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2024-05-2240 minHappy to Meet Cute!76: Happy to Meet Neely Tubati Alexander!Y'all are in for a treat with this one! We chat with the lovely Neely Tubati Alexander about her new book In a Not So Perfect World, what it means to be on the midlist, VPR, and how many hats women have to wear to be considered successful. Enjoy!
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In a Not So Perfect World by Neely Tubati Alexander
Love Buzz by Neely Tubati Alexander
In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
Right on Cue by Falon Ballard
Just My Type by Falon Ballard
2024-05-151h 19Happy 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!
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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 05Happy to Meet Cute!74: Happy to Meet Sarah Hogle!Today we are welcoming the one and only Sarah Hogle to the pod! We talk about her incredible new book Old Flames and New Fortunes, adding magic in a contemporary setting, Love is Blind, and early 2000s rom coms! Enjoy!
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Old Flames and New Fortunes by Sarah Hogle
You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle
Twice Shy by Sarah Hogle
Just Like Magic by Sarah Hogle
In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
Right on Cue...
2024-05-011h 06Happy to Meet Cute!73: Happy to Meet Etta Easton!We are over the moon (see what I did there?) to have Etta Easton on the podcast today! We walk about her amazing debut The Kiss Countdown, writing single vs dual POV, space, and Reesa Teesa! Enjoy!
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The Kiss Countdown by Etta Easton
In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
Right on Cue by Falon Ballard
Just My Type by Falon Ballard
Lease on Love by Falon Ballard
All I Want is You by Falon Ballard
2024-04-241h 03Happy to Meet Cute!Bonus: Happy to Meet Saara El-Arifi!We are screaming/crying/throwing up because today on the pod we have the incredible Saara El-Arifi! We talk about her amazing new book Faebound, world-building, and Love is Blind. Enjoy this very special episode!
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Faebound by Saara El-Arifi
The Final Strife by Saara El-Arifi
The Battle Drum by Saara El-Arifi
In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
Right on Cue by Falon Ballard
Just My Type by Falon Ballard
Lease on Love by Falon Ballard
All I Want is You by Falon Ballard
2024-04-1944 minHappy to Meet Cute!72: Happy to Meet Kalie Holford!We are delighted to be chatting with our little sister Kalie Holford today! We talk about her incredible debut novel The Last Love Song, writing while in college, Tortured Poets Department, and musicals! Enjoy!
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The Last Love Song by Kalie Holford
In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
Right on Cue by Falon Ballard
Just My Type by Falon Ballard
Lease on Love by Falon Ballard
All I Want is You by Falon Ballard
2024-04-171h 09Happy to Meet Cute!71: Happy to Meet KT Hoffman!There is crying in baseball! We're so excited to have KT Hoffman on the podcast today to talk about his debut novel The Prospects! We also talk about writing messy first drafts, second book syndrome, and baseball...lots and lots of baseball. Enjoy!
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The Prospects by KT Hoffman
In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
Right on Cue by Falon Ballard
Just My Type by Falon Ballard
Lease on Love by Falon Ballard
All I Want is You by Falon Ballard
2024-04-101h 28Happy to Meet Cute!70: Happy to Meet Sarah Adams!We are screaming/crying/throwing up because we have the incomparable Sarah Adams on the pod today! We talk all about her new book The Rule Book, when your writing process is chaos, Taylor, and enneagrams!
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The Rule Book by Sarah Adams
The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams
When in Rome by Sarah Adams
Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams
In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
Right on Cue by Falon Ballard
Just My Type by Falon Ballard
2024-04-031h 13Happy to Meet Cute!69: Happy to Meet Gretchen Schreiber!Welcome to episode 69 baby! We could not be more thrilled to mark this auspicious occasion with our dear friend Gretchen Schreiber! We talk all about her amazing book Ellie Haycock is Totally Normal, happy vs. truthful stories, writing while disabled, and of course, Disneyland. Thank you for tuning in!
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Ellie Haycock is Totally Normal by Gretchen Schreiber
In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
Right on Cue by Falon Ballard
Just My Type by Falon Ballard
Lease on Love by Falon Ballard
All I Want is You by Falon Ballard
2024-03-271h 34Happy to Meet Cute!68: Happy to Meet Lyla Sage!We are so thrilled to be chatting today with Lyla Sage! We talk about her incredible new book Swift and Saddled, release day traditions, Beyonce's country music, and Survivor/Amazing Race! We hope you enjoy!
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Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage
Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage
In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
Right on Cue by Falon Ballard
Just My Type by Falon Ballard
Lease on Love by Falon Ballard
All I Want is You by Falon Ballard
2024-03-201h 09Happy to Meet Cute!67: Happy to Meet Parisa Akhbari!We could not be more excited today to welcome Parisa Akhbari to the podcast! We chat all about her incredible book Just Another Epic Love Poem, character development, Janelle Monae, and disability rep in media.
Just a note that we had some technical difficulties while recording this episode so the sound quality isn't the best. Our apologies!
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Just Another Epic Love Poem by Parisa Akhbari
In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
Right on Cue by Falon Ballard
2024-03-131h 11Happy to Meet Cute!66: Happy to Meet Alexandra Kiley!Today we are thrilled to be chatting with debut author Alexandra Kiley! We talk about her new book Kilt Trip, Scotland, plotting and spreadsheets, Taylor, and Bridgerton! It's an episode full of goodies!
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Kilt Trip by Alexandra Kiley
In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
Right on Cue by Falon Ballard
Just My Type by Falon Ballard
Lease on Love by Falon Ballard
All I Want is You by Falon Ballard
2024-03-061h 19Happy 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!
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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 minHappy to Meet Cute!65: Happy to Meet RIGHT ON CUE!Today it's just us as we talk all about Falon's new book RIGHT ON CUE! She shares her inspo and process, and we also talk the miscommunication trope, Vanderpump, and our latest MCU takes. RIGHT ON CUE is available now and linked below!
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In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
Right on Cue by Falon Ballard
Just My Type by Falon Ballard
Lease on Love by Falon Ballard
2024-02-2857 minHappy to Meet Cute!64: Happy to Meet Cara Bastone!This week we are thrilled to welcome the incredible Cara Bastone to the show! We talk about her new book Ready or Not, drawing the line between the writer and the written, new movies we're excited for, and k-dramas! Enjoy!
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Ready or Not by Cara Bastone
In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
Right on Cue by Falon Ballard
Just My Type by Falon Ballard
Lease on Love by Falon Ballard
2024-02-211h 14Happy 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!
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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 14Happy 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!
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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
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2024-02-071h 31Happy to Meet Cute!61: Happy to Meet Jarrod Shusterman and Sofia Lapuente!We had so much fun recording this episode with the amazing Jarrod Shusterman and Sofia Lapuente! We talk about their incredible book Retro, what it's like to write as partners who are also life partners, The Summer I Turned Pretty, and traveling! We hope you enjoy!
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Retro by Jarrod Shusterman and Sofia Lapuente
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
2024-01-311h 17Happy to Meet Cute!60: Happy to Meet Melissa Wiesner!We are thrilled to be chatting today with Melissa Wiesner! We talk all about her amazing book The Second Chance Year, self care for authors, and nineties rom coms! This is a really great episode for those looking to set some boundaries as we head full force into 2024!
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The Second Chance Year by Melissa Wiesner
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
2024-01-241h 15Happy to Meet Cute!59: Happy to Meet Naina Kumar!We are thrilled to be welcoming debut author Naina Kumar to the podcast! We talk about her amazing book Say You'll Be Mine, brainstorming, Gilded Age and Sister Wives, and musical theater. We hope you love it!
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Say You'll Be Mine by Naina Kumar
Ne'er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti
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
2024-01-171h 04Happy to Meet Cute!58: Happy to Meet Jenny L. Howe!
We could not be more thrilled to have one of our favorite authors, Jenny L. Howe, on the podcast today! We talk all about her new book On the Plus Side, fat representation, Monarch and Lego! We hope you enjoy!
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On the Plus Side by Jenny L. Howe
The Make-up Test by Jenny L. Howe
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
2024-01-101h 18Happy to Meet Cute!58: Happy to Meet Jenny L. Howe!We could not be more thrilled to have one of our favorite authors, Jenny L. Howe, on the podcast today! We talk all about her new book On the Plus Side, fat representation, Monarch and Lego! We hope you enjoy!
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On the Plus Side by Jenny L. Howe
The Make-up Test by Jenny L. Howe
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
2024-01-101h 22Happy 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!
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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 23Happy 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!
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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 13Happy 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!
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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 47Happy 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!
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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 22Happy 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!
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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 22Happy 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!
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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 19Happy 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!
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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 06Happy 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!
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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 Love
2023-11-291h 10Happy 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!
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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 15Happy 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!
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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 07Happy 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!
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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 12Happy 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!
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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 06Happy 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 17Happy 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!
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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 05Happy 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 05Happy 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
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2023-10-111h 23Happy 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!
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A Winter in New York by Josie Silver
One Day in December by Josie Silver
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2023-10-041h 02Happy 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 09Happy 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 12Happy 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 16Happy 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 00Happy 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 21Happy 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
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A Shot in the Dark by...
2023-09-061h 19Happy 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 06Happy 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
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My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine
2023-08-231h 14Happy 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 11Happy 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 22Happy 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 minHappy 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!
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Once More with Feeling by...
2023-07-191h 00Happy 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?
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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 08Happy 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
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All the Right Notes by Dominic Lim
In the Case of Heartbreak...
2023-07-051h 16Happy 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!
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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
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2023-06-281h 16Happy 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 11Happy 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!
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An Island Princess Starts a Scandal by Adriana Herrera
A Caribbean Heiress in Paris by Adriana Herrera
In the...
2023-06-141h 05Happy 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
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2023-06-071h 09Happy 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!
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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
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2023-05-311h 15Happy 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 10Happy 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!
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The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren
The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren
Something Wilder...
2023-05-171h 03Happy 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!
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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 15Happy 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 13Happy 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
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2023-04-261h 07Happy 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!
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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 03Happy 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!
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Sizzle Reel by Carlyn Greenwald
Time Out by Carlyn Greenwald, Tom Milliner, and Sean Hayes
In the Case...
2023-04-121h 07Happy 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!
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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 07Happy 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 08Happy 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 12Happy 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!
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2023-03-081h 04Happy 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!
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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 minHappy 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!
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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 minHappy 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!
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In a New York Minute by Kate Spencer
The Dead Moms Club by Kate Spencer
2023-02-151h 06Happy 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 minHappy to Meet Cute!8: Happy to Meet Kate Clayborn!Hello friends! This week we are SO FREAKING EXCITED to welcome Queen Kate Motherfuckin' Clayborn to the podcast! We attempt to keep our fangirling under wraps, but safe to say, we are barely able to control ourselves! We chat with Kate about the struggles of working full time while writing in a conversation you do not want to miss. We also chat about Taylor love because it's Taylor. We hope you love this one as much as we loved recording it!
Let's Buy Some Books! (these are affiliate links which means by purchasing through these links, you...
2023-01-251h 06Happy 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 minHappy to Meet Cute!5: Happy to Meet Nikki Payne!We are SO EXCITED to be chatting with the incredible Nikki Payne this week! We talk about her stunning debut, Pride and Protest, and all the things that inspired her book. We also chat about our Pitch Wars experiences, how reading romance gives us an avenue to talk about (and sometimes discover!) our desires, soap operas, and the politics of ugliness. Be ready to have your mind blown!
Book Links! (affiliate links--which means when you buy a book from one of our links, you're helping to support the show!)
Nikki's Book: Pride and Protest
2023-01-041h 04Happy to Meet Cute!4: Happy to Meet Alison Cochrun!For this episode, we're so excited to be joined by the phenomenal Alison Cochrun! We talk with Alison all about her new book Kiss Her Once for Me, writing through depression (extensive talk on depression and mental health, so please take care as needed!), and some of our favorite queer TV shows. Oh, and there's an emotional support bag of popcorn (everybody needs one).
Book Links! (affiliate links--which means when you buy a book from one of our links, you're helping support the show!)
Alison's Books: Kiss Her Once for Me and...
2022-12-2155 minHappy 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 05Happy 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 27Happy 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 01Happy to Meet Cute!Happy to Meet Cute Trailer!A brief intro to the Happy to Meet Cute podcast hosted by romance authors Courtney Kae and Falon Ballard!
2022-10-2801 min