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.

Matt & Andrea here. Thanks for joining us on this journey.
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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!

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

In this episode, Matt and Andrea get personal with a pothole request and a “Sexy Jobs Quiz.” We spotlight bestselling author Paige 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.

Matt & Andrea here. Thanks for joining us on this journey.
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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

This week, we’re diving into all things Abby Jimenez—from her cupcake empire beginnings to her bestselling romance novels and upcoming release Say You’ll Remember Me. We’re breaking down her writing journey, fun facts, book recaps, and even a few behind-the-scenes moments you might not know. Plus, we’re talking about the power of character names—why they matter, how to choose the right one, and what names we’re considering for our own story. Come for the laughs, stay for the inspo (and maybe leave craving cupcakes).

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

This week, we’re breaking down the 10 essential story beats that make romance novels so addictive—from the meet cute to the big misunderstanding to that grand gesture we all swoon over. Plus, in our Author Spotlight, we’re diving into the works of Annabel Monaghan, author of Nora Goes Off Script and Same Time Next Summer. What makes her books so compelling? And how can we apply these beats to our own novel? Tune in for a deep dive into love, conflict, and happily-ever-afters!

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

This week, we're putting Matt's bookish instincts to the test with a Real vs. Fake Romance Plot Game—can he tell which wild synopses are real bestselling books and which ones Andrea made up? Plus, we dive into Emily Henry’s addictive storytelling, explore the Forced Proximity trope in our own book, and debate just how much of our novel we should reveal on the podcast. Play along and let us know how you did!

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