Welcome to Swoonology, a bi-weekly podcast where your host Thomas talks to romance authors about how they craft the stories that make us fall in love again and again. They'll delve into the nitty-gritty details of how authors plot, draft, and persevere, all with the goal of delivering swoony happily ever afters.
This podcast is for anyone who dreams of writing a romance novel and is ready to learn from the masters of the genre.
Ep. 9 - Jenny L. Howe, "How (Not) to Renovate a Haunted House" (Delacorte Romance, 2026)
Swoonology welcomes Jenny L. Howe, author of YA speculative romance “How (Not) to Renovate a Haunted House.” Jenny discusses pursuing a career in writing for children and adults, her life as an academic, and how talking to writers about their process can help refine your own.
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An amateur ghost hunter and a supernatural skeptic team up for a haunted home renovation project. But is their relationship the real fixer upper?
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22 Oct 2026
Ep. 8 - Mallory Marlowe, "Entities to Lovers" (Berkley, 2026)
Swoonology welcomes Mallory Marlowe, author of the new speculative romance “Entities to Lovers.” Mallory discusses her day job as a video game writer, creating believable tension between characters, and working through messy drafts to find the story you’re trying to tell.
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Two rival Boston ghost-tour guides—a psychic medium and a history professor—get cursed with perpetual bad luck by a matchmaking spirit, forcing them to stay physically close together as they try to break the spell and accidentally fall in love.
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13 Oct 2026
Bonus Ep. 2 - Isabel Sterling, "With All My Haunted Heart" (Berkley, 2026)
In this second bonus episode, Swoonology welcomes Isabel Sterling, book coach and author of the new speculative romance “With All My Haunted Heart.” Isabel discusses writing through grief, her careers as both an author and author coach, and crafting unique magic systems.
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A witch hired to ethically haunt a small-town B&B instead finds herself spellbound by her non-magical client in this cozy and enchanting sapphic romance.
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8 Oct 2026
Ep. 7 - Adib Khorram, "Isn't He Romantic?" (Forever, 2026)
Swoonology welcomes Adib Khorram, award-winning author of the new adult contemporary romance “Isn’t He Romantic?” Adib discusses the lasting impact of the We Need Diverse Books movement, how he writes for teens and adults, and the power of Taco Tuesday.
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ABOUT THE BOOK
To deter his ex, a lovelorn cellist starts a fake relationship with his one-night stand in this steamy, swoony fake dating romance.
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24 Sept 2026
Ep 6. - Katie Jung, "You're the One That I Haunt" (Penguin Random House, 2026)
Swoonology welcomes Katie Jung, debut author of the contemporary speculative romance “You’re the One That I Haunt.” Katie discusses her time as a mentee in the SmoochPit mentorship program, the challenge of introducing magic into a contemporary setting, and the importance of not getting in your own way.
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ABOUT THE BOOK
To save her best friend and lifelong crush from his family’s deadly curse, Libby must team up with (and try not to catch feelings for) a handsome ghost only she can see.
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Swoonology welcomes Julian Winters, author of M/M contemporary romance “Last First Kiss.” Julian discusses his origins in the fan fiction community, creating space for marginalized voices in publishing, and creating touchstones to keep himself motivated through the drafting process.
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ABOUT THE BOOK
“Last First Kiss” by Julian Winters is a second-chance romance novel about event planner Jordan Carter, who must work with his teenage first kiss and heartbreak, Jamie Peters, on a high-profile wedding, forcing them to confront their past and present feelings while Jordan explores his identity and sexuality
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In this first-ever bonus episode, Swoonology welcomes Anthony Nerada, author of the Young Adult coming-of-age novel “Skater Boy.” Anthony discusses how editing other people’s stories has made him a better writer, letting tropes organically reveal themselves, and focusing on the love of writing as he prepares to sell his next book.
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ABOUT THE BOOK
A teen risks everything to write his own story of queer romance and self-discovery, defying authority figures and breaking free from his bad-boy reputation.
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27 Aug 2026
Ep. 4 - Angelica Cheng, "The Fast Track" (Simon & Schuster, 2026)
Swoonology welcomes Angelica Cheng, author of the Young Adult F1 romance “The Fast Track.” Angelica takes us back to finding her creativity in the early days of the pandemic, her iterative writing process, and taking on a new role as a SmoochPit mentor.
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ABOUT THE BOOK
An ambitious racer who dreams of becoming the first female F1 champion finds her plans going off track when she catches feelings for her biggest competition in this dishy, delicious contemporary romance for fans of love, Lynn Painter, and Lewis Hamilton.
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13 Aug 2026
Ep. 3 - Gabriella Gamez, "Second First Dates" (Forever, 2026)
Swoonology welcomes Gabriella Gamez, author of “Second First Dates,” the newest installment in the Librarians in Love Series. Gabriella and Thomas discuss finding comfort in romance during the pandemic, trying and trying again in the query trenches, and the way romance books provide a platform for honest and thoughtful discussions.
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ABOUT THE BOOK
A librarian swipes right on a charming high school teacher, only to realize that she'd already dated him once-and it ended in disaster.
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30 Jul 2026
Ep. 2 - M.A. Wardell, "Ctrl+Alt+Orc" (Olavin Publishing, 2026)
Swoonology welcome’s LAMBDA Literary Award nominee, M.A. Wardell, to celebrate his latest book, “Ctl+Alt+Orc.” You won’t want to miss this discussion all about his career, writing process, and the art of writing swoony, horn-y monster romances.
ABOUT THE BOOK
“Ctrl+Alt+Orc” is the second book in the Love at Labyrinth Solutions series (but can be read as a stand alone) featuring a grumpy human/sunshine orc, lots of workplace humor and plenty of spice. If you like fated mates, significant size difference, and server room shenanigans, you've found your next read.
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16 Jul 2026
Ep. 1 - Violet Lumani, "Not Good Neighbors" (Entangled, 2026)
Swoonology kicks off its inaugural episode with Violet Lumani, author of “Not Good Neighbors.” Violet and Thomas discuss writing for your mental health, the ingredients for a delicious enemies-to-lovers romance, and the importance of finishing that first draft.
ABOUT THE BOOK
“Not Good Neighbors” is an enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy set in a New York City apartment building, where thin walls and a ridiculous renovation mishap force two feuding neighbors into each other’s lives — and, inconveniently, into each other’s hearts — long before they’re ready to admit they’re falling.
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26 Jun 2026
Trailer - Swoonology Podcast
Have you ever dreamed of writing a romance novel? Do you love getting a behind-the-scenes look at authors’ creative processes? Are you interested in learning more about publishing? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this bi-weekly podcast is for you! Listen in as your host Thomas is joined by some of today’s top romance authors for insightful and joy-filled conversations about writing.
On Thursday, July 16, we’ll kick things off with author Violet Lumani as she discusses her new enemies-to-lovers romance, “Not Good Neighbors.”
New episodes drop every other Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Podpage.
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