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Stories to Love96. Mia P. Manansala - Death in the Cards and that one writing classEpisode 96 is mystery and thriller author Mia P. Manansala.Mia P. Manansala (she/her) is a writer from Chicago who loves books, baking, and bad-ass women. Her debut, ARSENIC AND ADOBO, garnered starred reviews from Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and Shelf Awareness, hit the ABA Indie Bestseller List, and has won multiple awards. A lover of all things geeky, Mia spends her days procrasti-baking, playing RPGs and otome games, reading cozy mysteries and diverse romance, and gazing lovingly at her dog Gumiho.In this episode we discussed Death in the Cards, her first young...
2025-07-2341 minStories to Love95. Jenni L. Walsh - Ace, Marvel, Spy and writing trailblazing womenEpisode 95's guest is author Jenni L. Walsh. Jenni L. Walsh is a USA Today bestselling author of over a dozen books. Her passion lies in transporting readers to another world, be it in historical or contemporary settings. She is a proud member of the Tall Poppy writers, a graduate of Villanova University, and lives in the Philadelphia suburbs with her husband, daughter, son, and various pets. For adults, Jenni has written historical novels Becoming Bonnie, Side by Side, A Betting Woman, The Call of the Wrens, Unsinkable, and Ace, Marvel, Spy. She also writes bo...
2025-06-0333 minStories to Love94. Stefany Valentine - First Love Language and life imitating artEpisode 94's guest is author Stefany Valentine.Stefany Valentine is an emerging young adult author. Her first publication is featured in the adoptee anthology, When We Became Ours, and her sophomore title, Love Makes Mochi, is expected to release with Joy Revolution in 2026. Follow her for updates on TikTok, Instagram, and X @BooksByStefany and on her website, stefanyvalentine.wordpress.com.In this episode we discussed her debut novel First Love Language, the significance of its title and its connection to The Five Love Languages. We talked about the nuance of language and how...
2025-05-0142 minStories to Love93. Thien-Kim Lam - Something Cheeky, and the path she was meant to followEpisode 93's guest is author Thien-Kim Lam.Thien-Kim Lam writes stories about Vietnamese characters who smash stereotypes and find their happy endings. A recovering Type-Asian, she guzzles cà phê sữa đá, makes art, and bakes her feelings to stay sane. Her debut book Happy Endings was a Washington Post Romance Novel of the Year. Her Mardi Gras romance Full Exposure is a love letter to her Vietnamese community in Louisiana.Thien-Kim also coaches writers of color and is an EDSE certified sex educator and the founder of Bawdy Bookworms, a subscription box that pairs sexy romanc...
2025-03-2833 minStories to Love92. J'Nell Ciesielski - The Winged Tiara, and her love of history and researchEpisode 92 is author J’Nell Ciesielski.Bestselling author J’nell Ciesielski has a passion for heart-stopping adventure and sweeping love stories while weaving fresh takes into romances of times gone by. When not creating dashing heroes and daring heroines, she can be found dreaming of Scotland, indulging in chocolate of any kind, or watching old black and white movies. She is a member of the Tall Poppy Writers and lives in Virginia with her husband, daughter, and lazy beagle. Learn more at www.jnellciesielski.com.In this episode we discussed how THE WINGED TIARA was a pi...
2025-03-1128 minStories to Love91. Tif Marcelo - Love Letters from the Trail, and a chat with April AsherEpisode 91: Today’s guest is my dearest friend April Asher, but the topic of conversation will be me! Today, February 25 is the release for LOVE LETTERS FROM THE TRAIL, the second book in the Spirit of the Shenandoah series, and April is here to help me celebrate.A little about April:USA Today Bestselling Author April Asher, aka April Hunt, was hooked on romantic stories from the time she first took a romance book out from her mom's bedside table. She now lives out her own happily-ever-after with her college-sweetheart husband, their two children, and a...
2025-02-2533 minStories to Love90. Jennifer Aquino - Audiobook Narrator and Actor, and her spirit of serviceHi this is Tif of the Stories to Love Podcast and this is episode 90. Today’s guest is audiobook narrator Jennifer AquinoJennifer Aquino is an actor and award-winning narrator based in Los Angeles with 20+ years working in film, television, theatre, and voiceover. Fun Fact: she's one of the doctors who killed McDreamy on ABC’s Grey's Anatomy. In the last three years, Jennifer has narrated for 16 publishers, including Penguin Random House, Hachette, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Podium, among others. She also directs audiobooks, and has directed with Penguin Random House, Hachette, Macmillan, Brilliance Publishing, and Scholastic. Jennifer recen...
2025-02-1434 minStories to Love89. Piper Huguley - American Daughters, and the way into storyWelcome to episode 89! I am back from my podcast hiatus! I didn’t mean to be away so long! And though I was absent from the podcast, if you follow me on socials and my newsletter, so many things have happened. It’s been over a year, friends, where there was quite a bit of change in our household. It was a year of deadlines, a move this summer, and getting set up—it was a whole big thing, having to get used to new schedules, while trying to have balance. We all know how that’s so hard.But...
2025-01-2837 minStories to Love88. Minisode! Podcast updatesEpisode 88 is a minisode! Today is me and me alone. I’m going to talk about some exciting podcast updates as we head into the end of this year. ***Upcoming: THE FOREVER WEDDING DATENote: some links are affiliate linksContact Tif at tif@tifmarcelo.comPlease check out her website for podcast submissions
2023-11-1605 minStories to Love87. NYT bestseller Tosca Lee and finding her way through a bookEpisode 87 is Tosca Lee.Tosca Lee is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of twelve novels including THE LONG MARCH HOME (with New York Times bestselling author Marcus Brotherton) THE LINE BETWEEN, THE PROGENY, THE LEGEND OF SHEBA, and ISCARIOT. Her work has been translated into seventeen languages and been optioned for TV and film. She is the recipient of two International Book Awards, Killer Nashville's Silver Falchion, ECPA Book of the Year, and the Nebraska Book Award, and has finaled for numerous others including the Library of Virginia People's Choice Award, the High Plains Book...
2023-11-0833 minStories to Love86. USA Today bestseller Jenna Levine and her whirlwind debut yearEpisode 86 is Jenna Levine.By day, Jenna Levine works to increase access to affordable housing in the American South. By night, she writes romance novels where ridiculous things happen to beautiful people. When Jenna isn't writing she can usually be found crying over k-dramas, starting knitting projects she won't finish, or spending time with her family and small aarmy of cats.In this episode, we discussed her debut My Roommate is a Vampire, which was a funny and delightful book. We discussed how she wanted a zany vampire world and her love of...
2023-11-0230 minStories to Love85 Co-authors Allie Frank and Asha Youmans and using joy and humor to approach difficult topicsEpisode 85 is Alli Frank and Asha Youmans Alli Frank has worked in education for over twenty years, from an overcrowded, cacophonous public high school to a pristine private girl’s school. She has been a teacher, curriculum leader, college counselor, assistant head, school co-founder, sometimes pastor, often mayor, and de facto parent therapist. A graduate of Cornell and Stanford University, Alli lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two daughters. She is the co-author of Tiny Imperfections, Never Meant to Meet You and The Better Half and an essayist in Moms Don’t Have Time to...
2023-10-2445 minStories to Love84. Author Maida Malby and taking ownership of her careerHere with me today is Maida Malby.Filipino-American author Maida Malby cooks up foodie, multicultural, and contemporary destination romance stories filled with heat, sizzle, spice, and a whole lotta love.She is a member of select writing groups and romance book clubs. Her To-Be-Read Mountain and book reviews are featured here on her blog Carpe Diem Chronicles. Readers can also find her on Lone Star Literary Life via her regular Texas Reads Roundup Romance column.When not writing, reading, or reviewing books, Maida discusses current affairs with her husband, records her son’s Tr...
2023-10-1047 minStories to Love83. Author Mansi Shah, her nomadic identity, and her novels about belongingEpisode 83 of the Stories to Love podcast features Mansi Shah.Mansi Shah writes contemporary fiction novels with a focus on her Indian heritage and family relationships. She currently lives in Los Angeles, but she was born in Toronto, Canada, raised in the midwestern United States, and studied at universities in America, Australia, and England. When she’s not writing, she’s traveling and exploring different cultures near and far (having traveled to around 70 countries and counting), experimenting on a new culinary creation, or working on her tennis game or swim strokes.In...
2023-10-0332 minStories to Love82. Minisode: Happy 3 years to the podcast! And 3 things I learned.Hi everyone, this is Tif on the Stories to Love Podcast and this is episode 82. Today is a minisode to celebrate the last three years as an independently published podcast! With it, I’m going to share 3 big things I learned doing this podcast.I want to thank all of who have subscribed to this podcast! If you haven’t, I’d love it if you’d click to follow so you can get notifications of every new episode. And, if have found this podcast helpful and fun, please leave a rating and review—it really helps to boost di...
2023-09-2720 minStories to Love81. USA Today Bestseller Priscilla Oliveras on relationships and friendships on and off the pageEpisode 81 is Priscilla Oliveras.Priscilla Oliveras is a USA Today bestselling author and 2018 RWA® RITA® double finalist who writes contemporary romance with a Latinx flavor. Proud of her Puerto Rican-Mexican heritage, she strives to bring authenticity to her novels by sharing her Latinx culture with readers. Her books have earned Starred Reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, and Booklist along with praise from O, The Oprah Magazine, Washington Post, New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Frolic, and more. She earned her MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University where she currently serves as adjunct faculty wh...
2023-08-1641 minStories to Love80. USA Today Bestseller Heather Webber and changes in her authorial voiceHi everyone, this is Tif on the Stories to Love Podcast and this is episode 80. Here with me today is Heather Webber. USA Today bestselling author Heather Webber is the author of more than thirty novels. She loves to read, drink too much coffee and tea, birdwatch, crochet, and bake. She currently lives near Cincinnati, Ohio, and is hard at work on her next book. In this episode we discussed her most recent release At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities, and how her books are sparked by songs. We talked about character development, when one is...
2023-08-0739 minStories to Love79. NYT Bestseller Evelyn Skye and her love of epic love storiesEpisode 79 is Evelyn Skye. Evelyn Skye is a New York Times bestselling author of books for adults, young adults, and children. Her highly anticipated forthcoming novels include Damsel (which will also be a Netflix film starring Millie Bobby Brown, Robin Wright, and Angela Bassett) and The Hundred Loves of Juliet.Evelyn is a graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Law School. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and daughter.In this episode we discussed her most recent release, The Hundred Loves of J...
2023-08-0133 minStories to Love78. Author Anita Abriel and what makes the best storiesEpisode 78 is with author Anita Abriel.Anita Abriel is the international bestselling author of The Light After the War, Lana’s War, and A Girl During the War. She received a BA in English literature with a minor in creative writing from Bard College. Born in Sydney, Australia, she lives in California with her family. Her hobbies include walking on the beach, seeing classic movies, reading, and traveling. For more information, visit www.anitaabriel.com.In this episode we discussed her most recent novel, The Life She Wanted, which is set in the Gilded Age. We...
2023-07-2429 minStories to Love77. Minisode: I went on vacation and didn't work, sort of. 5 tips to live in the momentThis is episode 77 of the Stories to Love Podcast. Today is a minisode with yours truly titled; I went on vacation and didn’t work, sort of: 5 tips to live in the moment. I’d been thinking of this episode for a while, because this year has been one big event after another, and in making some changes this year, I think I’ve moved toward some kind of vacation peace which I never had before. So, in this episode, I’m going to discuss the set up of what has been a personally busy year, and the steps I took to...
2023-07-1815 minStories to Love76. Author Carolyn Mackler on mental load and her shift to adult booksEpisode 76 of the Stories to Love podcast is here, and my guest is Carolyn Mackler.Carolyn Mackler is the acclaimed author of the YA novels The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things; Infinite in Between; and The Future of Us, among others. Her award-winning novels have appeared on bestseller lists and been translated into more than twenty-five languages. Carolyn lives in New York City with her husband and two sons. The Wife App is her first novel for adults.In this episode we discussed her most recent release, an adult debut named THE...
2023-06-2734 minStories to Love75. Thinking periods in the writing process with thriller author Kathleen WillettThis is episode 75 of the Stories to Love podcast. Here with me today is Kathleen Willett.Kathleen Willett is an English teacher who grew up in New Jersey and London. She lives in Manhattan with her husband, two daughters, and a cat named Mr. Sparkles. Her second novel, called Anything For A Friend, will be out in November. In this episode, we talked about her most recent novel MOTHER OF ALL SECRETS where we touched on the new, exhausted mother as the unreliable narrator. We talked about modern motherhood where everyone seems to have an o...
2023-06-2031 minStories to Love74. Being a vehicle for an author's words and saying what you want with actor Ferdelle CapistranoEpisode 74 of the Stories to Love podcast is up! Here with me today is Ferdelle Capistrano, who is the audiobook narrator of WHEN JASMINE BLOOMS.I know Ferdelle as an actor and audiobook performer, but the full story is that she is a multi-hyphenate creative — actor-director-writer-producer — and a first-generation Filipino-Canadian born and raised in Toronto. She instinctively understands the power of representation, since she grew up basically without it, so she set out to live her life to the fullest, to do and experience so much more than can be listed here (in this short bio), so t...
2023-06-1346 minStories to Love73. Remington Steele and having four books on submission all at once with author Becky DeanThis is episode 73 of the Stories to Love podcast . Here with me today is Becky Dean.Becky Dean is a fan of adventures both real and fictional. When she’s not writing or traveling, she can be found drinking tea, watching science fiction shows, or quoting The Lord of the Rings. Though she lives in Texas with her husband, she remains a Southern California girl at heart. She is the author of two contemporary young adult romances and also writes science fiction under the name B.L. Dean.In this episode we discussed her most re...
2023-06-0729 minStories to Love72. Meet cutes, Good Samaritans, and consent in romance with Addie WooldridgeThis is episode 72 of the Stories to Love podcast. Here with me today is Addie Woolridge.Born and raised outside Seattle, Washington, Addie Woolridge is a classically trained opera singer with a degree in music from the University of Southern California, and she holds a master’s degree in public administration from Indiana University. She currently lives in Northern California, where, when she isn’t writing or singing, Woolridge can be found baking; training for her sixth race in the Seven Continents Marathon Challenge; or taking advantage of the region’s signature beverage, wine.In this e...
2023-05-2445 minStories to Love71. Writing a forty-year love story with author Jennifer GoldThis is episode 71 of the Stories to Love Podcast. Here with me today is Nicole J. Persun, writing as Jennifer Gold.Nicole J. Persun is an award-winning author who has written and published in multiple genres, most notably book club fiction under the pen name Jennifer Gold. The Ingredients of Us was a 2020 Book Excellence Award Winner and a two-time finalist for the 2020 International Book Award. Keep Me Afloat received five award recognitions, including a Chanticleer International Book Award Somerset First Place honor. Her latest novel, Halfway to You, was an Amazon First Reads selection f...
2023-05-1934 minStories to Love70. Being honest and serious in a YA romcom with Mae CoyiutoEpisode 70 is Mae Coyiuto.Mae Coyiuto is a Chinese-Filipino writer, born and raised in the Philippines. Mae earned her BA in Psychology from Pomona College and her master’s degree in Writing for Young Adults/Children from The New School. If she's not writing, she's usually fangirling over Beyoncé, tennis, Gilmore Girls, or all of the above. She currently lives in Manila.In this episode, we discussed her most recent release Chloe and the Kaishao Boys. How this book came from an assignment from grad school and that it’s the first book she’d...
2023-05-1028 minStories to Love69. Author Boo Walker and his own dark night of the soulEpisode 69 is Boo WalkerBestselling author Boo Walker initially tapped his creative muse as a songwriter and banjoist in Nashville before working his way west to Washington State, where he bought a gentleman’s farm on the Yakima River. It was there amongst the grapevines and wine barrels that he fell in love with telling high-impact stories that now resonate with book clubs around the world. Rich with colorful characters and boundless soul, his novels will leave you with an open heart and a lifted spirit.Always a wanderer, Boo currently lives in Cape Elizabeth, Ma...
2023-05-0343 minStories to Love68. Author and former litigator Amy Impellizzeri on finding her laneEpisode 68 of the Stories to Love Podcast is with Amy Impellizzeri.Amy Impellizzeri is a reformed corporate litigator, former start-up executive, award-winning author of fiction and non-fiction, and host of the Speak Studio original podcast, I KNOW HOW THIS (BOOK) ENDS. Amy’s novels have earned awards and recognition including INDIEFAB Book of the Year awards, the inaugural Francis Ford Coppola Books & Bottles Pick, National Indie Excellence Awards and more. New York Times Bestselling Author, Kristy Woodson Harvey calls her "a standout in the fiction world." Kirkus Reviews (in a Starred Review) compared Amy's latest legal fiction se...
2023-04-2634 minStories to Love67. Morning and evening routines while on writing deadline: a minisodeEpisode 67 is a minisode about how to handle deadlines and life with routines. After my last minisode, I was asked what my routines looked like, and thought that this was a perfect time to chat about it. I am under deadline at the recording of this episode, and I’m leaning more of my routines than ever before. So, in this episode, I’m going to share my actual routines and how it has changed over time, and how it helps me, more often than not, start my day on a better foot. Before we head on over...
2023-03-2222 minStories to Love66. Telling a story that spans a hundred years with Paulette KennedyEpisode 66 is up! Our guest is Paulette Kennedy.Originally from the Ozarks, Paulette Kennedy now lives in a quiet suburb of Los Angeles with her family and a menagerie of rescue pets. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys tending to her garden, knitting, and finding unique vintage treasures at thrift stores and flea markets. As a history lover, she can get lost for days in her research—learning everything she can about the places in her stories and what her characters might have experienced in the past. Paulette’s current release is THE WITC...
2023-03-1441 minStories to Love65. Pivots and romance book covers with illustrator Leni KauffmanEpisode 65 of the Stories to Love podcast is with Leni Kauffman.Leni Kauffman is a Japanese-American illustrator who lives in Lisbon. Leni was born in Tokyo, and grew up in the UK. Her illustration work is inspired by her childhood growing up in Tokyo, nature, and travelling whenever she can. Her illustrations are used in editorials and book covers, and she specializes in romance book covers. She works mostly digitally, but also enjoys working with traditional mediums such as gouache and watercolors.Through her illustrations she likes to explore narrative, inclusivity, nature, diversity, fashion, food, and travel.
2023-03-0730 minStories to Love64. Tips on writing that first draft, in vibes: a minisodeIt's a minisode for episode 64 of a Story to Love podcast. This episode will cover my tips to write the first draft, in vibes.So, I finished the first draft of my first book in my forthcoming Harlequin series that’s coming out in 2024. It was, as usual at times such a freeing exercise, and then crippling. There were moments in which I was in that zone of writing in which I don’t feel the time pass, and then there were those times when I watched my Study Bunny timer click by in desperate molasses slow seco...
2023-02-2819 minStories to Love63. Wattpad sensation Suzy England and loving messEpisode 63 is up! Here with me today is Suzy England.Suzy England fell in love with fiction the minute she picked up her first Judy Blume book in third grade. A retired elementary educator and native Texan, she lives in Houston with her husband. She’s the proud mom of two adult children and dog mom to her Havanese, Ivy. Her books include THE WEEKEND (Silver Phoenix, 2019), PERFECT (The Wild Rose Press, 2023), LETTERS FOR LUCIEN (The Wild Rose Press, 2023) and CHASING MR. CROWN (available exclusively on global reading apps Wattpad and Yonder). When she’s not writing Romc...
2023-02-2152 minStories to Love62. Setting out to write a joyful book with Gloria ChaoEpisode 62 of the Stories to Love podcast is up! Here with me today is Gloria ChaoGloria Chao is an acclaimed author and screenwriter. Her novels include American Panda, Our Wayward Fate, Rent a Boyfriend, and When You Wish Upon a Lantern. Her award-winning books have received starred trade reviews; were Junior Library Guild, Indie Next List, YALSA Teens’ Top 10, and Amelia Bloomer List selections; and were featured on the “Best of” lists of Seventeen, Bustle, Barnes & Noble, PopSugar, Paste Magazine, Booklist, Chicago Public Library, Bank Street, and more.After a brief detour as a dentis...
2023-02-1441 minStories to Love61. Giving women in history a voice with Sadeqa JohnsonEpisode 61 of the Stories to Love podcast is up! Our guest today is Sadeqa Johnson.Sadeqa Johnson is the award-winning author of And Then There Was Me, Second House From the Corner, Love in a Carry-on Bag and Yellow Wife. Yellow Wife is a 2022 Hurston/Wright Foundation Legacy finalist, a BCALA Literary Honoree, the Library of Virginia’s Literary People’s Choice Award winner, and a Barnes & Noble book club pick in paperback. Her other accolades include winning the National Book Club Conference Award, the Phillis Wheatley Book Award, and the USA Best Book Award for Best...
2023-02-0731 minStories to Love60. Answering your character's why by attorney and author Tracy BaduaThis is episode 60 of the Stories to Love podcast. Here with me today is Tracy BaduaTracy Badua is a Filipino American author of books about young people with sunny hearts in a sometimes stormy world. By day, she is an attorney who works in national housing policy and programs, and by night, she squeezes in writing, family time, and bites of her secret candy stash. She lives in San Diego, California, with her family.In this episode we talked about how this story had its own trajectory that required for her to dig a...
2023-01-3041 minStories to Love59. Doing her important thing with author, podcaster, and military veteran Amanda HuffmanHi everyone, this is Tif on the Stories to Love Podcast and this is episode 59. Here with me today is Amanda Huffman.Amanda is a military veteran who served in the Air Force for six years as a Civil Engineer who served on a combat deployment with the Army in Afghanistan. She traded in her combat boots for a diaper bag to stay home with her two boys and follow her husband’s military career in the Space Force. Amanda is the host of the Women of the Military podcast. There she shares the stories of women wh...
2023-01-2332 minStories to Love58. Only doing what you want with author and coach Camille PagánHi everyone, this is Tif on the Stories to Love Podcast and this is episode 58. Here with me today is Camille Pagán.Camille Pagán is the #1 Amazon Charts and Washington Post bestselling author of 10 books about love, relationships, and making the most out of this wonderfully messy life. She’s also a master certified coach who helps aspiring to established authors create even better careers, the host of the You Should Write a Book podcast, and the founder of Even Better Co. You can learn more about her at camillepagan.com and evenbetter.co.In...
2023-01-1634 minStories to Love57. Happy 2023 and words of the year with host Tif MarceloHappy 2023 from the Stories to Love podcast! I’m Tif Marcelo, your host! I wanted to be the first to greet you today in this New Year where everything feels fresh and possible. This will be a short episode to talk about resolutions and my words of the year, yes words, and how I’m setting up my year in my planner. I’m also going to touch on what my hopes are for this upcoming year, starting with self care, especially after a stint on burnout in 2022. I want to thank all of who have sub...
2023-01-0917 minStories to Love56. 2022 Stories to Love podcast wrap-upWelcome to episode 56 of the Stories to Love podcast. It’s just me and me today, as I do the wrap up of 2022. 2022 was a great year for the podcast! In this episode, I’m going to do a quick overview of who I interviewed, some things I learned, and small pivots I made during the year. Then, I’m going to announce some small changes for the podcast as we look into 2023I appreciate all who have subscribed! If you haven’t, please do, and leave a rating when you can. If you’d like...
2022-12-2314 minStories to Love55. Dog trainer and author Victoria Schade and the through line of her lifeWelcome to episode 55 of the Stories to Love podcast. My guest today is author Victoria Schade.Victoria Schade has been a dog trainer and writer for over twenty years. During that time her dog duties have included working behind the scenes on Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl as the lead animal wrangler, appearing on two seasons of the Animal Planet show Faithful Friends, writing dog training content and appearing in educational videos for various pet-centric websites, and writing two dog training books in addition to her four novels. Her latest, DOG FRIENDLY, is a dog-centric beach read se...
2022-12-1631 minStories to Love54. Contemporary world building and food as theme with author Amy E. ReichertWelcome to episode 54 of the Stories to Love podcast. My guest today is author Amy E. Reichert.Amy E. Reichert, author of six novels, loves to write stories that end well with characters you’d invite to dinner. Her writing has been called “Charming,” by People, a “Book you won’t be able to put down,” by Cosmopolitan, “This will give you more fuzzy feelings than you can count,” by Redbook, and “Light, funny, and easily digestible…worthy of second helpings,” by Real Simple. Amy earned her MA in English Literature, honed her writing and editing skills as a tec...
2022-12-0938 minStories to Love53. Being a human being rather than a human doing with author Minnie DarkeWelcome to the Stories to Love podcast. This is episode 53. My guest today is author Minnie Darke. Minnie Darke is the author of Star-crossed, The Lost Love Song, With Love from Wish & Co and the forthcoming Audible Original, Wild Apples. Her books are published in over 25 territories worldwide. A lover of books, writing, reading, Russian Caravan tea and freshly sharpened pencils, she lives in Tasmania, AustraliaMinnie and I are kindred spirits! What a fun conversation, and I know you’re going to love Minnie and her most recent release With Love from Wish and Co...
2022-12-0336 minStories to Love52. From stand-up comedian to author with Suzanne ParkWelcome to the Stories to Love podcast. This is episode 52. My guest today is author Suzanne Park. Suzanne Park is a Korean American writer who was born and raised in Tennessee.In her former life as a stand up comedian, Suzanne appeared on BET's "Coming to the Stage," was the winner of the Seattle Sierra Mist Comedy Competition, and was a semi-finalist in NBC's "Stand Up For Diversity" showcase in San Francisco.Suzanne graduated from Columbia University and received an MBA Degree from UCLA. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband, f...
2022-11-1342 minStories to Love51. Memory and history with author Jennifer BardsleyWelcome to the Stories to Love podcast. This is episode 51. My guest today is author Jennifer Bardsley. Jennifer Bardsley is the author of Sweet Bliss, Good Catch, The History of Us, and more. A graduate of Stanford University, she lives in Edmonds, Washington with her husband and two children. Jennifer’s “I Brake for Moms” column has appeared in The Everett Herald every week since 2012. She also writes Young Adult Paranormal Romance under the pen name Louise Cypress. When she’s not writing books, you can find Jennifer walking from her house to the beach every chance she gets...
2022-10-2644 minStories to Love50. Literary entrepreneur Angela Anderson and creating relationshipsWelcome again to the Stories to Love podcast and this is episode 50. My guest today is literary entrepreneur Angela Anderson. Angela Anderson aka the “Literary Midwife” is a literary and editorial services professional and CEO of Angela Anderson Presents. She has a deep passion for all things literary, marketing, and event planning. Angela founded the “Literary Café” as a place where authors and readers can connect and grow their reader-author bond through their love for the craft of the written word and books. Angela is the host of two amazing shows, Angela’s Literary Café and Angela’s Literary Tea...
2022-10-1444 minStories to Love49. Mysteries and cruises with Sandra BlockWelcome again to the stories to love podcast and this is episode 49. My guest today is author Sandra Block. Sandra A. Block graduated from college at Harvard, then returned to her native land of Buffalo, New York for medical training and never left. She is a practicing neurologist and proud Sabres fan, and lives at home with her husband, two children, and impetuous yellow lab. Her work has been published in the Washington Post. Little Black Lies is her debut, a finalist in the International Thriller Awards, and The Girl Without a Name and The Secret Room are...
2022-10-0128 minStories to Love48. Author Robyn Lucas and pouring your heart into your writingWelcome again to the stories to love podcast and this is episode 48. My guest today is author Robyn Lucas. Today is September 5, 2022Robyn Lucas has always been a storyteller. Being the middle child will do that.After finding her way to Atlanta, GA by way of Hawaii, USVI, Miami, and South Carolina, Robyn Lucas developed a successful career in communications and marketing. Her background came in handy when her teenagers developed an award-winning mental health app which boasts over 100,000 downloads. When Robyn is not writing, she enjoys spending time with her teens, marathoning...
2022-09-0537 minStories to Love47. Author Susan Crispell and good luck charms and the power of the kissWelcome to episode 47 of the Stories to Love podcast. Today's guest is author Susan Crispell. Susan Bishop Crispell earned a BFA in creative writing from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Born and raised in the mountains of Tennessee, she now lives twenty minutes from the beach in North Carolina with her husband and their two cats, Whisky and Peat. She is very fond of baked goods and is always on the lookout for hints of magic in the real world. Susan is the author of women's fiction novels The Secret Ingredient of Wishes (Sep 2016, Thomas D...
2022-08-2734 minStories to Love46. Author Mia Hopkins and holding each other upEpisode 46 is with Mia Hopkins!Mia Hopkins writes lush romances starring fun, sexy characters who love to get down and dirty. Her award-winning books have been featured by many publications including The Washington Post, USA Today and Entertainment Weekly. She lives in Los Angeles with her family.In this episode, we talked about her most recent work, Tanked, which is the 3rd book in the Eastside brewery series. We discussed writing an age-gap romance, writing a book that’s set in the pandemic, and her research.I loved chatting with Mia! Not only are...
2022-08-1245 minStories to Love45. Chandra Blumberg, her debut author experience, and finding her voiceWelcome to episode 45 of the Stories to Love podcast and here with me today is Chandra Blumberg.Chandra Blumberg writes funny, heartwarming love stories about characters that feel real and relatable. Born and raised in Michigan, Chandra moved to the Chicago area after majoring in English at Michigan State University. When she's not writing, she enjoys lifting heavy barbells at the gym, making a mess of the kitchen while baking alongside her four kids, and traveling with her family. Her contemporary romance debut Digging Up Love came out earlier this year, and the second book in the...
2022-05-2030 minStories to Love44. April 5 Podcast Blitz: Sarah SmithWelcome to episode 44 of the Stories to Love podcast and here with me today is Sarah Smith.Sarah Smith is a copywriter-turned-author who wants to make the world a lovelier place, one kissing story at a time. Her love of romance began when she was eight and she discovered her auntie's stash of romance novels. She's been hooked ever since. When she's not writing, you can find her hiking, eating chocolate, and perfecting her lumpia recipe. She lives in Bend, Oregon, with her husband and adorable cat Salem.I’m so excited to have Sarah on...
2022-04-0521 minStories to Love43. April 5 Podcast Blitz: USA Today Bestseller Annie RainsWelcome to episode 43 of the Stories to Love podcast and here with me today is Annie Rains.USA Today bestselling author Annie Rains lives in a small, coastal North Carolina town, full of lovable folks, scenic downtown areas, and breathtaking nature—similar to the towns she writes about in her books. Annie’s love of reading and writing grabbed hold of her at a young age and never let go. Her first book was published in 2015, and she’s been writing heartfelt, page-turning stories ever since. When Annie isn’t writing, she’s reading from her never-ending TBR stack...
2022-04-0519 minStories to Love42: April 5 Podcast Blitz: Denise WilliamsWelcome to episode 42 of the Stories to Love podcast and here with me today is Denise Williams.Denise Williams wrote her first book in the 2nd grade. I Hate You and its sequel, I Still Hate You, featured a tough, funny heroine, a quirky hero, witty banter, and a dragon. Minus the dragons, these are still the books she likes to write. After penning those early works, she finished second grade and eventually earned a PhD. After growing up a military brat around the world and across the country, Denise now lives in Iowa with her husband...
2022-04-0521 minStories to Love41: April 5 Podcast Blitz: USA Today Bestseller Mia SosaWelcome to episode 41 of the Stories to Love podcast and here with me today is Mia Sosa.USA Today bestselling and award-winning author Mia Sosa writes funny, flirty, and moderately steamy contemporary romances that celebrate our multicultural world. Booklist called her “the new go-to author for fans of sassy and sexy contemporary romances,” and Entertainment Weekly described The Worst Best Man as “rom-com perfection.” A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Yale Law School, Mia practiced First Amendment and media law before trading her suits for sweatpants. She lives in Maryland with her college sweetheart, their two daug...
2022-04-0529 minStories to Love40. April 5 Podcast Blitz: NYT Bestseller Gwenda BondWelcome to episode 40 of the Stories to Love podcast and here with me today is Gwenda BondGwenda Bond is the New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the first official Stranger Things novel, Suspicious Minds. She also clearly escaped from a classic screwball romantic comedy. Not Your Average Hot Guy (out now!) and The Date from Hell (April 5, 2022) are her first romantic comedies, and will be followed in 2023 by Mr. & Mrs. Witch. She cofounded the charitable efforts Creators 4 Comics and the Lexington Writer’s Room, and lives in a hundred-year-old house in Lexington, Kentucky, wi...
2022-04-0521 minStories to Love39. Author and nurse practitioner Elle Cruz and her debut yearWelcome to episode 39 of the Stories to Love podcast and here with me today is Elle Cruz. This intro is recorded on March 24, 2022Elle Cruz is an author of contemporary romance. She has a bachelor's degree in English and a doctoral degree in nursing. By day she works as a nurse practitioner, but at night she is writing swoon-worthy stories perfect for all the hopeless romantics out there. In addition to being an author, Elle is active in the writing community and loves to mentor and give advice to new authors. She has a wonderful, supportive husband...
2022-03-2837 minStories to Love38. End-of-life doulas and stories with legs with author and editor-at-large Jessica StrawserWelcome to Episode 28 of the Stories to Love Podcast! Here with me today is Jessica Strawser.Jessica Strawser is editor-at-large at Writer’s Digest, where she was editorial director for nearly a decade. She is author of the book club favorites Almost Missed You; Not That I Could Tell (a Book of the Month bestseller); Forget You Know Me; and A Million Reasons Why, named to Most Anticipated lists from Goodreads, E! News & SheReads ahead of its March 2021 release—and now new in paperback! Her fifth novel, The Next Thing You Know, is coming from St...
2022-03-2346 minStories to Love37. Author AC Arthur and writing characters just as they are, flaws and allWelcome to Episode 37 of the Stories to Love Podcast. Today's episode is with AC Arthur. AC Arthur has worked as a paralegal in every field of law since high school, but her first love is and will always be writing romance. She’s written and won awards for her acclaimed Donovans and Shadow Shifters contemporary and paranormal romance series. Under her pen name, Lacey Baker, she created the quaint small town of Sweetland and wrote the novelization for the Original Hallmark Channel Movie, A Gingerbread Romance.After years of hosting reader appreciation events, AC created the...
2022-03-0235 minStories to Love36. Author Cathy Yardley on her twenty+ year writing career as a recovering honor studentWelcome to Episode 36 of the Stories to Love podcast! Cathy Yardley is an award-winning author of romance, chick lit, and urban fantasy, who has sold over 1.2 million copies of books for publishers like St. Martin's, Avon, and Harlequin. She writes fun, geeky, and diverse characters who believe that underdogs can make good and sometimes being a little wrong is just right.In this episode we discussed her most recent novel, Love, Comment, Subscribe and the research she did on her book, her long writing career, the subject of burn out, and Rock Your Writing, which i...
2022-02-1837 minStories to Love35. Author Lily Chu on the perfect planner and taking up spaceWelcome to Episode 35 of the Stories to Love Podcast. Here with me this week is Lily Chu, author of The Stand-In.In this episode we talked about so many things--I loved this conversation! Some points we touched on are the audio production of The Stand-In with narrator Philipa Soo. We also talked about the idea of taking up space as it intersects with social power and celebrity culture. Finally we spent a magnificent time talking about my favorite thing: planners and productivity.Books we discussed:The Season4000 weeks
2022-02-0837 minStories to Love34. Wake up to the word you're living with author Jayne AllenWelcome to Episode 34 of the Stories to Love Podcast and here with me today is Jayne Allen, the author of Black Girls Must Die Exhausted. In this episode, we chat about the catalyst of her book, in writing books about layered human experiences, the evolution of the title of her book Black Girls Must Die Exhausted, and her incredible position at Zibby Books. This was such a fun conversation, and perfect in the beginning of this new year, especially when she shares how she keeps her well refilled. Other links discussed:In Every Mirror S...
2022-01-1933 minStories to Love33. Vision boards and stories that call to us with actress and author Preslaysa WilliamsWelcome to episode 33 of the Stories to Love Podcast!Here with me on this episode is actress and author of The Lowcountry Bride, Preslaysa Williams We had such a fun conversation about the power of revisions, stories that continue to call to us, her life as an actor, and piecing cultural information as part of her book research. This conversation comes perfectly just before the turn of the new year because we talk a little bit about her vision board and how she manifests that things she wants. Also, I make a mention of the t...
2021-12-3033 minStories to Love32. Author and architect Ralph Walker in slinging virtual donuts at #5amwritersclubWelcome to episode 32 of The Stories to Love Podcast!Here with me today is Ralph Walker. Ralph Walker is an author of speculative fiction and thrillers. His books, stories and screenplays place broken characters in worlds just around the corner; taking on climate change, technology, and a world spinning faster than they can possibly catch up.In this episode, we talk about Ralph stepping up on becoming the facilitator of #5amwritersclub, marking our writing careers by our children, and starting a writer’s retreat. As you all may know I am an early bir...
2021-12-1143 minStories to Love31. Lyn Liao Butler and debuting her novel during a pandemic and social unrestWelcome to Episode 31 of the Stories to Love Podcast. Here with me is Lyn Liao ButlerLyn and I chat about launching her debut The Tiger Mom’s Tale during the pandemic, about how some of her experiences have made their way into her debut, and the idea of being in the "in between."Links discussed (many of these are affiliate links)Women's Fiction Writer's AssociationAlison Larkin: The People We KeepAbbi Jimenez : Life's Too ShortRebecca Hodge***Upcoming: THE FOREVER WEDDING DATENo...
2021-12-0232 minStories to Love30. Nancy Naigle on living life, and writing about hope and love after lossWelcome to the second season of the Stories to Love Podcast!We have Nancy Naigle here to discuss The Shell Collector. It’s an inspirational fiction novel that deals with loss, grief and second chances. In this episode we discuss Nancy’s career as a romance, Hallmark, and fiction author, and her pivot from her career in banking. Tif also recaps last month's season and what she's up to these days. Host: Tif Marcelo*all links are affiliate links***Upcoming: THE FOREVER WEDDING DATENote: some...
2021-11-1845 min
Journey Through An Breakthrough Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.The Holiday Switch by Tif MarceloPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/500896to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Holiday Switch
Author: Tif Marcelo
Narrator: Leiana Bertrand
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 46 minutes
Release date: October 5, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 4
Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 1
Genres: Tough Topics
Publisher's Summary:
Two rival coworkers with two very big secrets . . . What could possibly go wrong? Cozy up with this charming holiday romance by USA Today bestselling author Tif Marcelo. Lila Santos is ready for her last winter break of high school. The snow in her small town of Holly, New York, is plentiful, the mood is as coz...
2021-10-057h 46Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, Tough TopicsThe Holiday Switch by Tif MarceloPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/500896to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Holiday Switch
Author: Tif Marcelo
Narrator: Leiana Bertrand
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 46 minutes
Release date: October 5, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 4
Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 1
Genres: Tough Topics
Publisher's Summary:
Two rival coworkers with two very big secrets . . . What could possibly go wrong? Cozy up with this charming holiday romance by USA Today bestselling author Tif Marcelo. Lila Santos is ready for her last winter break of high school. The snow in her small town of Holly, New York, is plentiful, the mood is as coz...
2021-10-057h 46Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, RomanceThe Holiday Switch by Tif MarceloPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/500896to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Holiday Switch
Author: Tif Marcelo
Narrator: Leiana Bertrand
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 46 minutes
Release date: October 5, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 4
Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 1
Genres: Romance
Publisher's Summary:
Two rival coworkers with two very big secrets . . . What could possibly go wrong? Cozy up with this charming holiday romance by USA Today bestselling author Tif Marcelo. Lila Santos is ready for her last winter break of high school. The snow in her small town of Holly, New York, is plentiful, the mood is as cozy as...
2021-10-057h 46Stories to Love29. Loving what you do with romcom and Hallmark author Teri WilsonThis is episode 29 of the Stories to Love Podcast. My guest this week is Teri Wilson. She is a USA Today Bestselling romance author and is best known for her books written under the Hallmark banner and Hallmark movie novelizations. She’s written quite a few books, and we’re going to discuss this journeyand the things she’s learned since then. This interview happened way back in February, so keep that in mind. Since then, Teri published ONCE UPON A ROYAL SUMMER last month. Though what a perfect podcast to edit in this season of chang...
2021-07-2850 minStories to Love28. Bookseller and poet Jhoanna Belfer and carving a spot for herselfHere with me this week is Bel Canto Books founder and bookseller, Jhoanna Belfer. In this episode we discuss her journey from hospitality to bookseller and owner of Bel Canto Books, her passion for reading and books, and navigating her emerging bookstore during COVID. Links discussed: The Hundred Dollar Start UpAnn Patchett and Parnassus booksA Promised LandBecoming***Upcoming: THE FOREVER WEDDING DATENote: some links are affiliate linksContact Tif at tif@tifmarcelo.comPlease check out her website...
2021-06-1748 minStories to Love27. Romance author April Hunt on being a nurse during a pandemicWelcome to Episode 27 of the Stories to Love podcast.Here with me, this week is romance writer and registered nurse April Hunt. In this episode we discuss how it’s been* Being a nurse during the pandemic* The pivot from romantic suspense to romcom* We also talk about how we met, the differences in our books and different levels in steam in romanceLinks to books discussed:The Soulmate Equation by Christina LaurenThe Apology Project by Jeanette EscuderoAnnie Rains Reunited on Dragonfly La...
2021-05-2338 minStories to Love26. Tif on the 5 things she does during her book releaseWelcome to Episode 26 of the Stories to Love Podcast! This week is just Tif on the 5 things she does during release week.Send questions and comments to tif.marcelo@gmail.comFind out more about Tif at TifMarcelo.com ***Upcoming: THE FOREVER WEDDING DATENote: some links are affiliate linksContact Tif at tif@tifmarcelo.comPlease check out her website for podcast submissions
2021-05-1320 minStories to Love25. Romance author Naima Simone and her golden ruleThis is episode 25 of the Stories to Love Podcast Today's guest is Naima Simone. In this episode we discuss how Naima brings it for 30 plus books on 11 years, on where she draws her ideas from, and stepping out on faith.We also talk at some length about being moms of college kids and how that’s become such a new and eye opening experience for us.In the intro I touch on about the #StandUpforAAPI campaign, and prepping to launch my next book: IN A BOOK CLUB FAR AWAY.Links we discussedTa...
2021-03-2952 minStories to Love24. Dr. Beth Funk on being a military spouse, pivoting, and grounding oneselfWelcome to Episode 24 of the Stories to Love Podcast.This week, I have with me Dr. Beth Funk. Beth is a military spouse, educator, entrepreneur and life long learner. In this episode, we talk about a debilitating back injury that was a catalyst to a pivot in her life. We discuss what a purposeful life is, her business, Life Moves Yoga, Warriors at Ease and A Hero's Light, and her business’s necessary changes and what she learned after this tumultuous time during covid 19.---Tif's Preorder links for IN A BOOK CLUB FAR AW...
2021-03-2046 minStories to Love23. Dr. Mona Shroff in writing second books, grief, and hope in romanceWelcome to Episode 23 of the Stories to Love Podcast!My guest this week is Dr. Mona Shroff. She is a romance author, an agency sibling, and a good friend. In this episode we discuss her most recent release Then There Was You, the crux and difficulty in writing second books, and digging deep into writing grief and redemption in romance. And there’s a little tidbit in there about me and Mona probably meeting one another over 20 years ago in Heidelberg Germany.-------I appreciate all who have subscribed! If you haven’t, please do s...
2021-03-0140 minStories to Love22. Author Rachel Lacey on releasing 3 books since lockdown*Welcome to Episode 22* of the Stories to Love Podcast!My guest this week is Rachel Lacey. She is a romance author and happens to be one of my dearest friends. In this podcast we talk about her most recent book, COME AWAY WITH ME, her pretty extensive backlist, and writing fan fiction. I appreciate all who have subscribed! If you haven’t, please do subscribe, and leave a rating when you can. If you’d like to support this podcast, please grab one of my books for you and a friend on my website at tifm...
2021-02-1837 minStories to Love21. Tif on what's in her author tool beltWelcome to Episode 21 of the Stories to Love Podcast!So it’s just me today with a short episode! As promised, I would start to mix in answers to some of the questions you’ve sent over to me, either hearing through the podcast as well as responses to my newsletter. Thank you to those who have reached out. I’m really humble that you want to know more about me. You can reach me via my Instagram or my websiteI do hope everyone’s hanging in there and staying safe, and getting your joys and...
2021-02-0425 minStories to Love20. Thriller Author Jennifer Hillier, rage-typing, learning to take it book by bookWelcome to Episode 20!My guest this week is thriller author Jennifer Hillier. This in-conversation was recorded back in October, but with the backlog of episodes and my deadlines…well, you know the deal. I do have to say that the timing as this being the first in-conversation of the new year is pretty spectacular, a great jump off point for us here because Jennifer is just…so so cool. I’m a fan of Jennifer’s work, from her first book, Creep. In this conversation we talked about her most recent so so riveting LITTLE SECRETS, re...
2021-01-2641 minStories to Love19. Tif on lessons learned in 2020 and the way ahead in 2021Welcome to episode 19, and the first of the new year. I know, we are already 2 weeks into the new year, but this is the first I’ve been able to take a breath!It will just be me on this episode, and it’s a short one! Today I want to chat about the way ahead of this podcast, and top three things I learned in general, in 2020. This is going to be one of those recap episodes that I meant to record before 2020 was over, but if there’s a fourth thing that I learned last year w...
2021-01-1916 minStories to Love18. Middle Grade Author Gail D. Villanueva, Kidlit for Luzon and Happy NYE!Welcome to Episode 18 of the Stories to Love PodcastHello everyone and happy New Year’s Eve! I had a few minutes and am in between deadlines and wanted to air this special episode with Gail D. Villanueva. Gail is a middle grade author and we talk about her menagerie of pets, superstition in books, respecting the middle grade reader, hope and consent in her books. In addition, I wanted to highlight the Kidlit for Luzon Campaign, which is helping aid the typhoon ravaged areas of the Philippines. This is a wonderful campaign in which tho...
2020-12-3154 minStories to Love17. Tia Curtis on quilting and having wingsWelcome to Episode 17 of the Stories to Love PodcastI can’t wait for you to meet my next guest! You guys. This is such a treat! I was able to get Tia Curtis of Tia Curtis Quilts of Camp Follower Bags into the recording studio. If you don’t know this mega-talented lady, go ahead and head on over to her Instagram, and I will wait. In this episode we chat about our similar arcs in our creative life, how she balances business and art, and all the ways she protects her time. Links:S...
2020-12-1749 minStories to Love16. Author & Coach Nina Crespo and the advantage of stretching oneselfEpisode 16 of the Stories to Love PodcastI’m wishing a belated Happy Thanksgiving to my US listeners! I took most of the holiday weekend off, so I could cook for my family and enjoy each other’s company. For this episode, I have author and writer’s coach Nina Crespo. We talk about ending one series while in between writing another series, being a writer’s coach, and her three important things she’s learned as both an author and a writer’s coach, to include allowing a reset within your day.This is a ful...
2020-12-0142 minStories to Love15. Author Amy Impellizzeri on time-bending fiction and topics close to the heartI’m really excited today to introduce you to my next guest Amy Impellizzeri, who is the author of I KNOW HOW THIS ENDS and LEMONGRASS HOPE, among other fiction and nonfiction titles. She is the first of I hope many of the Tall Poppy Writers I get to introduce you to. The Tall Poppy Writers are a collective of women authors who seek to uplift each other and each others books. We have Facebook group called Bloom where we share book recommendations and so much of chitchat that surround our lives. In this episode we talk abo...
2020-11-2042 minStories to Love14. Indie Yarn Dyer Kim Russo and making scary goalsWelcome to Episode 14!My next guest is Kim Russo of Kim Dyes Yarn. Besides being one of my sweetest friends, she’s also talented as heck. We talk about her career path, how she choses her color ways, optimism, and making scary goals. Kim is a quiet force, and the kind of creator I look up to, and I asked her to come on to the podcast because she has inspired me along the way of my creative journey.Links discussed:Kim Dyes YarnStitchthreetogether.comFibernate Vienna, Virginia...
2020-11-1241 minStories to Love13. Cookbook Author & Psychologist Dr. Jeannie Celestial and feeding our soul*part of a special series for Filipino-American History Month*My next guest is Dr. Jeannie Celestial, licensed clinical psychologist and cookbook author. We talk about cookbooks as preserving family recipes and culture, working with 5 other authors, and her work in mental health and wellness. I think you’ll find my in conversation with her so wonderful and enlightening.Links discussed:FilipinX Health Initiative in Solano CountyBalay KreativeLiza Gino - IMELDA’S SECRETElla deCastro BaronAbout the Filipino Instant Pot CookbookPress link: http...
2020-10-3036 minStories to Love12. Author Sarah Smith and typing on the computer while laying down*part of a special series for Filipino-American History Month*We’re at the tail end of this month and this episode is the peniultimate episode for Filipino-American History Month! You'll meet Sarah Smith, romance author. She just had the release of her second full length book, SIMMER DOWN, and we talk about her journey into authorship, her work as a copywriter, and writing her sophomore book.Links:The Generation Why PodcastMaking a murdererSarah Smith**You can support this podcast by purchasing a book for you and a f...
2020-10-2945 minStories to Love11. Alexa of Alexa Loves Books on her love for books and Post-Its*part of a special series of Filipino-American History Month*Welcome to Episode 11!Today we have Alexa of Alexa Loves Books, a Filipino-American Book Blogger, Bookstagrammer, and Podcaster. We talk about her deep love of books, how she is writing all the time, and her evolving to-do list.Links to things discussed:Lisa Kleypas, Wallflower SeriesJulia Quinn, The Bridgerton SeriesRick Riordan, Olympus SeriesThe Circle of Magic by Tamora PierceLisa Kleypas, Travis Family seriesSarah J Maas, Throne of...
2020-10-2345 minStories to Love10. Middle Grade Author Mae Respicio on where your feet are and connection*part of a special series for Filipino-American History MonthI'm so thrilled to have an in-conversation with Mae Respicio, a middle grade author who is truly just so inspiring. In this episode we talk about her career changes that lead to authorship, the concept of home, and about a tidbit of Filipino-American history that made it to both of our books. She also answers a couple of questions my daughter had for her. You can find Mae at https://www.maerespicio.comIf you’d like to support this podcast, please grab one of...
2020-10-1745 minStories to Love9. Author Maida Malby on writing what you want to read and big pivots*part of a special series for Filipino-American History month.*I get to introduce you to indie Filipino-American romance author Maida Malby. We Talk about the derth of Filipino-Americans in romance that encouraged her to write, her big pivot change in her career, and the sense of accomplishment having her book in her hand.Links:The Ripped Bodice: https://www.therippedbodicela.comNational Novel Writing Month: https://nanowrimo.orgJennifer Hillier’s LITTLE SECRETS Alyssa Cole WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHINGNalini SinghJanella Angeles WHERE DREAMS DESCEND...
2020-10-1238 minStories to Love8. Ezrah Lasola-Tuble on the joy of books, blogging, and book communities*part of a special series for Filipino-American History month.*With October being Filipino-American History month, my conversations have centered around this unique experience Filipino Americans have lived. If possible, I am even more in awe of my parents, my grandparents, my ancestors. It becomes even more important that Filipino Americans register and vote. And if possible Vote early. One of the creators I spoke to, the other actually, is Ezrah Lasola-Tuble, blogger at I Heart Romance. We talk about her work as a blogger and bookstagramer for romance, and how her creative work is the pe...
2020-10-0842 minStories to Love7. Elaine Dolalas on podcasting, writing, and defining herselfHappy Filipino-American History Month! This month I’m going to feature a several Fil-Am creators. Because I believe that today’s creators continue to build history for the next generation, I wanted to touch base with these creators to glean their enthusiasm, their optimism, and their zeal in creative work, all while being part of the Fil-Am community.First up on the docket is Elaine Dolalas, one of the podcasters of This Filipino American Life Podcast, where we talk about the formation of the podcast team, what inspires her as both a podcaster and a writer, and what...
2020-10-0342 minStories to Love6. Tif on critique groups and these 40-something changes*Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating! Thank you to those who have thus far!*----Welcome to Episode 6!It's just Tif today and she discusses her progress in her most recent work, and her love for her critique group. She also talks about author photos and making sure she looks like herself.Links to things discussed:Sarandipity Photography: https://sarandipityphoto.comWould you like to support the podcast? Please pick up one of Tif's books at tifmarcelo.com to include CHRISTMAS ACTUALLY, a Christmas anthology: h...
2020-09-3020 minStories to Love5. Author Tracey Livesay on friendships and empathy*Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating! Thank you to those who have thus far!*----Welcome to Episode 5!With me this week is Tracey Livesay, author extraordinaire and truly one of my favorites. I chatted with her about month ago about her most recent release, Like Lovers Do, the presence of friendships in her books, the nuances in friendships, empathy, and keeping your eye on the prize.Before the conversation, I talk about my inspiration this week, the cold weather, her progress in her revisions, and participating in a...
2020-09-2336 minStories to Love4. Author Angelina M. Lopez and her Twenty-Year Journey to Publication*Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating! Thank you to those who have thus far!*------Welcome to Episode 4!This week we have Angelina M. Lopez ( http://www.angelinamlopez.com ), author of the the Filthy Rich series. This is a romance series with high heat and high stakes that I love so much. I interviewed Angelina about three weeks ago. In the episode we talk about her long journey toward publication—about two decades—managing expectations, and her personal experience in her family’s vineyard that informed the setting of her series.Be...
2020-09-1648 minStories to Love3. Tif on Birthdays and RevisionsWelcome to Episode 3! In this episode Tif talks about her birthday and how she approaches revision planning.Books she brings up:STORY GENIUS by Lisa Cron: https://amzn.to/33bL20zSAVE THE CAT WRITES A NOVEL by https://amzn.to/35i7HuUROMANCING THE BEAT by Gwen Hayes https://amzn.to/2ZiIIDNPick up Tif's most current book ONCE UPON A SUNSET: https://amzn.to/3m4jwun*all links are affiliate links. Thank you for supporting Stories to Love Podcast!***Upcoming: THE FOREVER W...
2020-09-0818 minStories to Love2. Author Annie Rains and 4am Wake upsEpisode 2!In this episode, Tif talks to Annie Rains, author of 11 novels, most recently: SUNSHINE ON SILVER LAKE. They talk about her journey to publication, time management, 4 am wake ups, and her writing a brand new series. Before the episode, Tif shares the roller coaster that was 2020, her current inspiration, and how she manages her goals.Books discussed:How to Walk Away by Katherine CenterThe Overdue Life of Amy Byler by Kelly HarmsKarin SlaughterLinks:Annie Rains: http://www.annierains.comTif Marcelo: http://tifmarcelo.com
2020-09-0133 minStories to Love1. Trailer of Stories to Love PodcastWelcome to the Stories to Love Podcast! A quick trailer of what's to come in the near future! I hope you can join me!Until then:Follow me on http://tifmarcelo.com***Upcoming: THE FOREVER WEDDING DATENote: some links are affiliate linksContact Tif at tif@tifmarcelo.comPlease check out her website for podcast submissions
2020-08-1004 min
Shelf Love: Romance Novel Discourse033. Romance Myths & Misconceptions: Kennedy Ryan, Emma Barry, Talia Hibbert, Tif Marcelo, and Suzanne JefferiesMyths Twitter Thread from 12/11/19: https://twitter.com/ShelfLovePod/status/1204745917527732226Shelf Love:Sign up for the email newsletter list for bonus contentWebsiteTwitterInstagramEmail: Andrea@shelflovepodcast.com--Myth: Romance Novels Aren’t Well WrittenMyth Buster: Emma BarryMentionedPurple Prose Parody ContestSusanna Kearsley’s experimentEmma BarryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author.emma.barry/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorEmmaBarryWebsite: https://authoremmabarry.com/Listen to Emma on Episode 30: A Seditious Affair by KJ Charles with Emma Barry: Cross-Class Romance, and Andrea’s HEA Existential Crisis--...
2020-03-3144 min