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Rebel Ever AfterIs "miscommunication" even a trope? With Betty CayouetteThis week’s guest is Betty Cayouette, author of TELL ME HOW YOU REALLY FEEL and ONE LAST SHOT. We talked about writing a romance that starts with a third act breakup, if the miscommunication trope deserves the hate it gets, and why a second-chance needs an excellent apology. Then Betty and I talked about sneaking the wage gap into a rom-com, and romance heroines who have experienced sexual violence and trauma. Plus: the dark reality of internet fame, male heroes who have a lot of growing to do, and why we both support the Victims Rights La...2025-05-1249 min
Dear FoundHer...Using TikTok to Build Your Business with Betty Cayouette, Founder of Betty's Book ListAt just 24 years old, Betty Cayouette’s dream brands like Disney, Valentino, HarperCollins are seeking her out for collaborations. While working as a videographer for companies like Aerie and Williams Sonoma, Betty’s first TikTok, in which she portrayed herself as the main character of one of her favorite books, went viral. Users on the platform instantly took to her original idea and Betty gained 200,000 followers in just two weeks! Her account, Betty’s Book List, has made her one of the most popular book influencers on TikTok and Instagram and she is beloved by both the Gen Z and Mil...2022-06-0748 min
Open BookEva Chen breaks down writing impactful children's booksOpen Book with Betty’s Book List is the show where your favorite authors are an open book and tell me all about their exciting new releases! Today I’m joined by the incredible Eva Chen. Eva is the head of fashion partnerships at Instagram and I AM GOLDEN is her eighth children’s book. I AM GOLDEN is a fantastic book about self-love, that was an instant New York Times bestselling and will impact children everywhere! Business inquires: bettysbooklist@gmail.com Socials TikTok: @bettysbooklist (https://www.tiktok.com/@bettysbooklis...) Instagram...2022-05-1126 min
Open BookCasey McQuiston discusses teen romance and her new queer YA novelOpen Book with Betty’s Book List is the show where your favorite authors are an open book and tell me all about their exciting new releases! Today I’m joined by Casey McQuiston. Casey is a New York Times bestselling author, and I KISSED SHARA WHEELER is their third book. This queer romance follows Chloe as she tracks down Shara Wheeler with the help of two new friends. It’s a funny and charming read that I absolutely loved! Business inquires: bettysbooklist@gmail.com Socials TikTok: @bettysbooklist (https://www.tiktok.com/@bettys...2022-05-0428 min
Open BookPaula McLain tells us all about her new suspense novelOpen Book with Betty’s Book List is the show where your favorite authors are an open book and tell me all about their exciting new releases! Today I’m joined by the amazing Paula McLain. Paula is a New York Times best-selling author of The Paris Wife, Circling the Sun, Love and Ruin, and WHEN THE STARS GO DARK is her fourth novel. This novel centers around missing persons cases, and is a layered examination of trauma and detective work. It’s a must read for true crime and literary suspense lovers! Business inquires...2022-04-2725 min
Open BookMichele Scott on going viral as a self-published authorOpen Book with Betty’s Book List is the show where your favorite authors are an open book and tell me all about their exciting new releases! Today, I’m joined by the amazing Michele Scott. Michele is a bestselling author of 36 books, and also writes under the pen name A.K. Alexander. She loves horses, cooking, and writing and has given me so much awesome writing advice over the past few months. I'm completely taken with her cozy wine lover mystery series, which we'll be discussing today! Business inquires: bettysbooklist@gmail.com Socials TikTo...2022-04-2035 min
Open BookHarvey Fierstein’s take on gender and successOpen Book with Betty’s Book List is the show where your favorite authors are an open book and tell me all about their exciting new releases! - Today I’m joined by the absolutely iconic Harvey Fierstein. Harvey is a Tony award winning playwright and actor, and one of the first openly gay celebrities. I am a huge admirer of his work and am absolutely starstruck by his immense talent! His memoir, I WAS BETTER LAST NIGHT, was touching, exciting, and reminded me what it means to be creative – it’s a must read!Busine...2022-04-1335 min
Open BookKate Fagan examines how an ALS diagnosis changed her father daughter relationshipOpen Book with Betty's Book List is the show where your favorite authors are an open book and tell me all about their exciting new releases! This week's guest is Kate Fagan. Kate is an Emmy-award winning journalist and a #1 New York Times bestselling author. Her third book, ALL THE COLORS CAME OUT, is a breathtaking examination of her relationship with her father, and I cannot recommend it enough.Business inquiries: bettysbooklist@gmail.comSocials TikTok: @bettysbooklist (https://www.tiktok.com/@bettysbooklis...) Instagram: @bettysbooklist (https://ww...2022-03-3035 min
Open BookAssistants are exposing bad bosses on this viral website - Interview with Amanda PellegrinoOpen Book with Betty’s Book List is the show where your favorite authors are an open book and tell me all about their exciting new releases! This week's guest is Amanda Pellegrino. Amanda is a TV writer and novelist, and her debut, SMILE AND LOOK PRETTY, is out now. SMILE AND LOOK PRETTY explores the creators of a viral website where women expose their bad bosses - it's an amazing concept! Business inquires: bettysbooklist@gmail.com Socials TikTok: @bettysbooklist (https://www.tiktok.com/@bettysbooklis...) Instagram: @bettysbooklist (https://www.instagram.com/bettys...2022-03-1627 min
Open BookSarah Pekkanen dishes on her new psychological thrillerOpen Book with Betty’s Book List is the show where your favorite authors are an open book and tell me all about their exciting new releases! This week's guest is Sarah Pekkanen. Sarah Pekkanen is a New York Times best-selling author and has written eight solo novels and four co-authored novels. I absolutely love all of her psychological thrillers and read THE GOLDEN COUPLE in one sitting because it is, in fact, that good!YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCrIcwD8p-8WuWFTG3h6xrgATikTok: www.tiktok.com/@bettysbooklist?langInstagram: https://ww...2022-03-0928 min
Open BookAshley Herring Blake breaks down the impact of attention grabbing cover artOpen Book with Betty’s Book List is the show where your favorite authors are an open book and tell me all about their exciting new releases! This week's guest is Ashley Herring Blake. Ashley is an award-winning writer, and a literary agent at the Rees Agency. She is the author of six young adult and middle grade novels, and DELILAH GREEN DOESN'T CARE is her adult debut. It's a queer romance, and I absolutely loved it - I couldn't read it fast enough! In this extended cut episode of Open Book, we'll discuss the stellar cover art, the ne...2022-02-1633 min
Open BookAnita Kelly reveals the secret to writing sensual spicy scenesOpen Book with Betty’s Book List is the show where your favorite authors are an open book and tell me all about their exciting new releases! This week's guest is the amazing Anita Kelly. Anita is a writer of queer romances and is the author of three novellas. LOVE & OTHER DISASTERS is their adult debut, and I am a bit obsessed with it. In this extended cut episode of Open Book, we'll discuss their writing process, the next two books in this series, writing spicy scenes and our cooking skills.YouTube: www.youtube.co...2022-01-2628 min
Open BookColleen Hoover reveals whether Verity's letter was real...Open Book with Betty’s Book List is the show where your favorite authors are an open book and tell me all about their exciting new releases! This week's guest is one of my all time favorite authors, Colleen Hoover. Colleen is the number one New York Times bestselling author of twenty two novels and novellas. She’s the creator of The Bookworm Box subscription service, and through that has donated over one million dollars to people in need. Her new release REMINDERS OF HIM is out now and I can confirm, is phenomenal. In this extended cut episode of O...2022-01-1815 min
Sony Alpha PhotographersDirector, videographer and editor and Sony Alpha Female plus grant winner, Elizabeth CayouetteA chat with Director, videographer, editor and Sony Alpha Female Plus Grant winner, Elizabeth Cayouette. We talk about how she got started, her experience winning the Alpha Female Plus Grant, her go-to gear and more. You can see her work at cayouettemedia.com on tiktok at @cayouettemedia and @bettysbooklist on Instagram @cayouettemedia and @bettysbooklist and learn more about her grant winning project at keiecreative.com2021-08-2316 min