Hi Smooches! We’ve been truant, and we’re sorry, OK?! Life is just like really really hard. But we have so many books to talk about, including my new MMF short story, And They Were Roommates, and all the very informative and depressing books Meg is reading in her therapy studies. Meg kept getting kicked out of the Zoom meeting, and I kept in every …

Hi Smooches! On this episode, we recap a gorgeous YA sapphic romance told partially through poetry, Just Another Epic Love Poem by Parisa Akhbari. It’s about two friends who have passed notebooks back and forth for their entire friendship, writing poems to each other, and how everything changes when they acknowledge their deeper feelings. Spoilers …

What makes monsters so erotic? On today’s episode, we talk to writer and researcher Ella Gallego about her Monstrous Desire study. We talk about the increasingly vocalized attraction many of us feel for monsters, our first monster crushes, and how Stephenie Meyer just loves a cuckolding fantasy. Find us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ma…

Smooches, get your headphones and your wallets. This episode is about to load up your TBR with heroines who are not to be messed with. We’re talking about heroines who serve the most see-you-next-Tuesday with Courtney Clark Michaels and Eve Dangerfield. Liz is offering copy editing services and tarot brainstorming sessions for romance authors! Go t…

Hi Smooches! On this episode, we're recapping I'm Engaged to Mothman, the second book in Paige Lavoie's Mothman in Love series. We previously recapped the first book with our friend and Mothman groupie Molly, so go listen to that episode if you haven't already.Some future episode announcements. Sometime in April, we're going to recap Just Another E…

Hi Smooches! On this episode, we’re chatting with boundary coach Kami Orange, author of the new book Say the Thing: Boundary-Setting Scripts and Phrases to Communicate Directly and Speak Up with Kindness. Meg and I have both separately followed Kami’s work and when we reached out to her for an interview were delighted to find out she’s a romance re…

Hi Smooches! We’re talking about sooo many books today with Anne, also known as andrearaereads on TikTok. She is such a wealth of knowledge about incredible books across multiple genres, and she’s writing a vampire romance that sounds scrumptious. We talk about what Lizzie Bennet was really doing on those long walks, which monsters we most love, an…

Hi Smooches! Today we have a really fun, dishy episode with debut author Tanvier Peart. We’re playing Would You Rather? in honor of her second-chance forced proximity romance, The Seven Month Itch. It’s about a couple that’s been separated and runs into each other at a singles retreat. Other unexpected guests turn up, and shenanigans ensue. Stuff w…

Happy New Year, Smooches! Today, we’re talking All Things Austen with author Melodie Edwards, who has written a beautiful contemporary reimagining of Persuasion. It’s got Stars Hollow vibes with its setting of Niagara-on-the-Lake and riotous cast of characters, a hyper-competent Anne, and a swoon worthy Wentworth. You can preorder the book, which c…

Hi Smooches! On today’s episode, which we recorded way back in September, we talked with author Annie Rains about her wonderful book Through the Snow Globe. It’s women’s fiction (because the hero is in a coma for most of it) described as It’s a Wonderful Life meets Groundhog Day. So we discussed our top three most rewatchable holiday movies. Enjoy!…

Hi Smooches! This year’s holiday gift guide isn’t going to be business as usual. We’re discussing ways to spend less money and consume more ethically this holiday season if you choose to give gifts. We talk about how even if there’s no ethical consumption under capitalism, it’s our responsibility to do as little harm as possible in a society that m…

Hi Smooches! On this episode, we're recapping some recent reads: a sci-fi/dystopian romance; a paranormal romance; a lit fic title that's actually a romance; and a sports romance by one of our besties. Spoilers ahead! Books recapped: The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White Deal with the Devil by Kit Rocha Off His Game by Courtney Clark Mi…

Hi Smooches! Today we’re doing something a little different. In honor of NaNoWriMo, I’m going to read the first chapter of my work in progress. This is from my draft of In On the Action, which is Book 2 in the Seducing Steel City series. If I were better at marketing or planning, I’d have preorder links for you, maybe a Goodreads page where you cou…

Hi Smooches! We couldn’t close out spooky season without some monsterfucking. So we brought our senior cryptid correspondent Molly on to recap “I’m In Love With Mothman” by Paige Lavoie. What happens when a burnt out lifestyle influencer moves to the middle of nowhere to live out her cottagecore fantasy, then ends up having to nurse a sexy bug/bird…

Hi, friends! We are embarking upon spooky season with the 2019 indie horror/romance After Midnight. It's eerie, it's funny, it's cute, and it's just the right amount of scary. Stay tuned for a mimosa-fueled review of the movie with our horror specialist, Deanna. Where to find us Website: www.makeoutalreadypod.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.co…

By Paige C. Clark

By Paige C. Clark

Hi Smooches! On this episode, I am risking it all by going Gaylor on main more than I ever have. I tell Meg, not for the first time but for the first time in this much detail, all about the maybe love affair between Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss. We’ll discuss timelines, lyrical clues, and recent events. If you’re a skeptic, this episode is for you…

By Paige C. Clark

By Paige C. Clark

Hi Smooches! We hope you had a lovely Labor Day off last week and that you’re staying healthy, supporting striking workers and drinking whatever seasonally inappropriate pumpkin beverage your heart desires. On this episode, Meg and I talk about what we’ve been reading recently. There is contemporary romance, romantasy, YA, bleak speculative fiction…

9 to 5 Faith host Paige C. Clark welcomes special guest Ryan Wiggins, an accomplished entrepreneur and marketing expert with a deep commitment to integrating his faith into the world of business. The episode explores the intersection of faith, work, and personal growth, offering valuable insights for listeners seeking to navigate their careers whil…

In this episode of Nine to Five Faith, Paige Clark interviews Kemir Baker, the founder and CEO of J Intelligence Networks. Kemir shares how her faith has influenced her work as a nonprofit leader, and how she strives to create a workplace where people feel loved, dignified, and respected. She also talks about the importance of integrity in business…

In this episode of Nine to Five Faith, Paige Clark interviews Gena Anderson, a family nurse practitioner and Christian author. Gena shares her journey of finding her faith in nursing, and how she uses her work to point others to Christ. She also talks about the importance of living out your faith in the workplace, and how God can use even the most …

Hi Smooches! This is Liz, and you’re listening to Make Out Already. On today’s episode, we’re recapping “Funny Guy” by Emma Barry. It is a delicious slow burn contemporary about a famous comedian hiding out at his lifelong best friend’s apartment after his pop star ex writes an unflattering song about him. What he doesn’t know is his bestie has bee…

In this episode of 9 to 5 Faith, Paige C. Clark interviews Katie Axelson, a digital content project manager and host of the Hopewell Travel podcast. Katie shares her journey of integrating her faith into her work, and how she finds ways to honor the Lord in her secular job. She also talks about the importance of being transparent about her faith, e…

By Paige C. Clark

Hi Smooches! This episode we were thrilled to welcome back Shantel to the podcast! Chantel won the bidding for the second year in a row to be a guest on this pod in the Romance for Reproductive Justice Auction. It's a damn shame that we need such an auction, but we're grateful to Meet Cute Romance Bookshop for creating the fundraising opportunity, …

Paige C. Clark and Mark David Pullen discuss Mark's life as a full-time building maintenance worker, father, husband, and aspiring author. Mark describes his job as being different every day, which he enjoys. He and his wife carpool to and from work, and they try to spend as much time as possible with their children in the evenings. They are new me…

Justin Tilghman is a dean at a college and is heavily involved in higher education. He also leads a busy life outside of work with his wife and two young boys, as well as being an elder in their church and engaging in life and leadership coaching. The conversation revolves around Justin's daily routine, finding balance between work, family, and oth…

Hi, Smooches! Liz is back, baby! And so is our author bestie, Courtney Clark Michaels! This episode we are giving our top recommendations for retellings of classic stories, from Greek mythology to Arthurian legend to Jane Austen to Disney classics. Meg also learns the term "Why Choose" and that Courtney has 1,202 unread books on her Kindle. And tha…

Join Paige C. Clark in this episode of Nine to Five Faith as she chats with her new friends, Alex and Grace Tran, who are passionate about empowering believers in their faith. Alex, a tech professional, shares how he starts his day with consistent quiet time and prayer. He also discusses the challenges of being a Christian in a secular workplace, g…

Hi Smooches! It's the return of Liz! But this is more like a time-capsule-Liz. We recorded this episode very shortly before she went into labor a few months ago, so some of our topical references are already a bit dated and there's a tiktok we mention that I simply could not find. Mea culpa. In this episode, we revisit a couple of our favorite book…

About Tonya May Avent Tonya is an engaging speaker and award-winning author who is a regular contributor for Guideposts magazine and has contributed to the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Her first book, Using God’s Playbook for the Game of Life: 52 Scriptures Your Young Athlete Should Know Before Sending Them Off Into the World was released in 2…

Yvette Walker, a writer and journalist, discusses the importance of finding quiet time and listening to God's voice. She reflects on how the pandemic brought unexpected moments of silence into her life and allowed her to hear things she hadn't noticed before, like the sound of birds. Yvette believes in paying attention to the little things and seei…

Hi Smooches! I'm Meg and this is Make Out Already. While my co-host Liz is out of office taking care of brand new Baby Liz, I invited our friend Bryson on to talk about a trio of rom-coms: You People, Your Place or Mine, and Ghosted. All three came out this year and are streaming now. Bryson, in addition to watching just about every movie that come…

Christa Hutchins is a chemical engineer and project manager in the engineering and construction industry. In addition to her professional career, she also runs a business called "do a new thing," where she assists Christian communicators and coaches in building their business and ministry while juggling various responsibilities such as full-time wo…

Tanya Tenica discusses the importance of understanding one's creative brain and how it can be used in the workforce. She emphasizes the different functions and profiles in Ephesians 4, including the apostle, prophet, evangelist, teacher, pastor, deacons, and elders, and how they relate to different roles in the workforce. Tanya encourages listeners…

Hi Smooches! This is Make Out Already and I'm Meg, here to take you on a mimosa-fueled journey through Emily Henry's latest release, Happy Place, which came out in April of this year. I invited my bff and fellow Emily Henry lover, Leslie, onto the podcast to talk about this friends-to-lovers-to-second-chance-romance story that's, frankly, pretty he…

Tony Krohn is a chiropractor based in Nashville, Tennessee. He has been working as an associate chiropractor in Spring Hill for the past three years. Recently, he decided to move from Nashville to Franklin to shorten his commute. Tony grew up in a small town in Nebraska and has always had a love for city life. Despite his aversion to difficult conv…

Hi Smooches, this is Meg and you're listening to Make Out Already. While Liz is out, tending to her wee babe, I've invited two new friends onto the podcast--co-authors Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding. Their new book is Emma of 83rd Street, a retelling of the classic Jane Austen tale, but set in modern times on the upper East Side of Manhattan. Tr…

Hi Smooches! This is Meg, and I am continuing my solo hosting stint while Liz is on maternity leave with a special guest-visit from Deanna, our spooky season correspondent and horror wh*re! We chat about Hell Followed With Us, the debut novel from Andrew Joseph White. It's a dystopian horror romance, and its rife with religious trauma. If that happ…

Hi Smooches, Meg here. While Liz is out on maternity leave, I've invited Benno, aka Mr. Meg, on to the podcast to share his expertise. If I'm a book person, he is a movie person. And his favorite kind of movie lately? The erotic thriller. I asked him to join me and educate me on the genre, and he spent actual hours writing paper notes and an outlin…

Cami Aufdermauer shares her daily routine and how she creates a workspace she loves. Cami believes in starting her day with a morning routine that includes personal development time, walks with her dog, and dedicated Jesus time. She finds that calendaring things, like her Jesus time, helps ensure that she shows up for it. Cami also discusses the im…

Hi Smooches! This is Meg, and I am continuing my solo hosting stint while Liz is on maternity leave with a special guest-visit from Sarah! You might recognize her from our episode on the amazing movie "Practical Magic." She's joining me to lend her slutty daddy expertise to this episode about season 2 of the Netflix series Shadow and Bone, based on…

DeeDee Lake, The Connection Expert – speaker, author, blogger, columnist, Christian life coach who has been married for thirty-nine years, she speaks and writes about her passion – communication and connection. She guides individuals how to experience extraordinary relationships one conversation at a time, with humor, storytelling, and purposeful c…

Welcome to this episode of the 9 to 5 Faith podcast featuring Kristi Lowe, a real estate agent based in Lubbock, Texas. In this episode, Kristi talks about her journey from being a teacher to a successful real estate agent. She also shares her experiences of raising her children in Lubbock, a beautiful mix of cultures, and the importance of her fai…

Hi Smooches! We are happy to share that our newest cohost has entered the world! That's right, our Queen Liz has welcomed her princess and is now sailing away on maternity leave, and Meg is beginning a solo expedition. Batten down the fucking hatches, smooches! In this episode, my friend and colleague Teddy was kind enough to share their fanfiction…

Felicity Buddig shares her personal journey of faith, which was a painful but transformative one. She talks about being born and raised Catholic, but not practicing until God put her on a difficult journey that led to her growing her relationship with God over the past seven to eight years. Felicity also discusses her experience as a survivor of do…

Carla H. Hayden shares her experience of how God invites her to a new assignment through discomfort and paying attention to the signs. Hayden encourages listeners to stay focused on their current job and assignment until they know it's time to move on, and to follow the peace, not the paper. She also shares how mature believers can pray with and pr…