Romance Author Taylor Lunsford + Our Favorite Books on Writing

Episode Summary:

Today we welcome romance author Taylor Lunsford, who is sharing some of her favorite romantic books with us, and then we’re doing a special segment for those of you who may want to try writing your own book this summer. Join us as we get a little nerdy and share our favorite books on writing!

Highlights: 

• We welcome Taylor Lunsford, author of the upcoming romance You’ve Got Matches
• Fan-fiction as an entrance ramp to writing
• The joys and pitfalls of online dating
• Roni’s own You’ve Got Mail moment 
• Love at the DMV
• Roni’s dog is post-surgical, in a vest, and not happy about it
• Taylor’s recommendations
• Thoughts on illustrated covers in romance & author input on covers
• Roni is slightly obsessed with books on writing
• The Newsies and New Kids on the Block fanfiction in our pasts
• Dawn was already asking for book reviews in elementary school
• NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month - and Camp NaNoWriMo
• Roni’s accidental Twilight marathon and breaking news: she has changed Edward vs. Jacob “teams”
• Our favorite books on writing
• Books if you’re brand new to writing
• Where our ideas come from
• What we’re reading now
• Rereading vs. rewatching
• Our RAD Recs of the Week

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Find our guest Taylor and her books online:

• Taylor’s website
• You’ve Got Matches
• Fair Game
• Love Set Match

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