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She Wrote a Sexy Retirement-Home Romance. And Nailed It | Julie Murphy
Dumplin author Julie Murphy joins us to talk Vera Stein Is Fine, her first adult romance about a Palm Springs retirement home full of scandal and second chances. We cover the decade-long road to publishing it, the real story behind the Dumplin movie, and stories about Jennifer Aniston and Dolly Parton.
Smash or Pass: Writing Men and the Rise of the Book Boyfriend
In this episode, we break down what makes a “book boyfriend” truly work—from morally gray heroes to emotionally intelligent leads. We also unpack common red flags in writing male characters and how to create MMCs that feel real, compelling, and worth rooting for.