This week, we’re sharing some fun listener feedback (yes, the hair story lives on), diving into Norah Goes Off Script, and unpacking Matt’s epiphany about Indy and Zoe. Plus, we shine our author spotlight on this week’s pick: the brilliant and wildly popular Taylor Jenkins Reid.

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In this episode, we share a special full-circle moment from Jackson’s latest performance, chat about the final week of school, and read some of your listener feedback. Then we shine the spotlight on fantasy romance author Nisha J. Tuli and talk about what we’re learning from her storytelling style. Matt reads his spicy (and slightly unhinged) writing exercise, and we introduce a brand-new segment: What Would Indy Do?—where we explore how our main character handles life, love, and awkward situations.

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We celebrate pothole victories, clear up a Colleen Oakley myth, and dive into the world of Julie Soto and her unforgettable debut, Forget Me Not. Then, we share new epiphanies for our book - featuring a wildly famous children’s star sister, a protective (and hangry) protagonist, and a chef with a magical gift for flavor.

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We’re talking potholes, proud parent moments, and our latest author of the week: Colleen Oakley. We dive into Jane and Dan at the End of the World, what makes her storytelling stand out, and how it’s inspiring our own book. We'll also talk Alex—our BBQ-loving leading man—and ask you to help us explore why his sister might leave him in charge of her kids for a year.

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We’re celebrating our anniversary with stories from a book crawl, a concert, and a look back at how we first met in high school theater class. We’ll reflect on how experiencing real love inspires the novel we're writing, and then our youngest, Oliver, joins us to host a revealing “Who’s More Likely To?” game.

It’s a special episode full of fun memories, and a little bit of family chaos—we’re so glad you’re here to celebrate with us!

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In this episode, Matt and Andrea get personal with a pothole request and a “Sexy Jobs Quiz.” We spotlight bestselling author Page Toon—sharing her inspiring journey, fun facts, and most-loved books—before diving into the development of our book’s leading man. Maybe he gets a name and a complicated family life? From fake sponsors to future storylines, this one’s packed with live, laugh, love, and literary magic.

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Matt and Andrea kick things off with potholes and a surprisingly sweet gift.

Then it’s an author spotlight on Jasmine Guillory—lawyer-turned-romance-queen—followed by a game of “Guess That Book Title” featuring delightfully offbeat plot summaries. Matt also shares some honest reflections on what it means to write women well, from a male perspective.

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This week, we’re trading corsages for book signings! We kick things off reminiscing about prom—both our son's big night and our own throwback memories—before diving into our recent author event with the hilarious romance duo, Max Monroe. We share behind-the-scenes moments, fun facts, and a spotlight on their fan-favorite books. Then we wrap with some fresh book ideas, a few tangents, and—as always—Stella talk.

Matt & Andrea here. Thanks for joining us on this journey.
We'd love to hear from you. Visit us at www.OurNextChapterPodcast.com