Heart to Heart with Jenna Hartley: Recent Episodes
Jenna Hartley
Want to be inspired? Empowered? Join contemporary romance author Jenna Hartley each week for conversations on topics that affect women. We'll chat with authors about their stories, their goals, their struggles. And we'll uncover what it means to be a strong woman and the ways to show up in a world that continuously tries to tell us who to be and what to look like. Are you ready to embrace the strong woman you already are? Join us! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jenna-hartley/support
T Gephart is a USA Today and International bestselling author from Melbourne, Australia.
With an approach to life that is somewhat unconventional, she prefers to fly by the seat of her pants rather than adhere to some rigid roadmap. Her lack of “plan” has resulted in a rather interesting and eclectic resume, which reads more like the fiction she writes than an actual employment history. She’d tell you all about it, but the statute of limitations hasn’t expired yet. But all those crazy twists and turns have led her to a career she loves—writing romantic comedy.
When Tina isn’t filling pages with sassy and sexy characters with attitude, she’s living her own reality show in the ‘burbs of Melbourne with her American husband, two teenage children, and her fur child—Woodley.
Tina was...I don't think I've laughed so much in a long time. I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with her about romance--both in fiction and real life. Plus the importance of guilt-free downtime, and the power of red lipstick. And you won't want to miss her crazy story about getting married in a convenience store!
Learn more about T Gephart and her books: https://tgephart.com/
Follow T Gephart on Instagram: @tinagephart
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Racquel Sarah Henry fell in love with words when she began reading at the age of three. She graduated from The University of South Florida with a B.A. in both criminology and creative writing. Racquel has an MFA in creative writing from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and she has dedicated herself to writing as well as teaching other writers.
She co-founded Black Fox Literary Magazine where she remains an active co-editor. And founded the Writer's Atelier, which offers classes and workshops to teach writers about the craft of fiction. She enjoys eating cake, music of all genres, crunching leaves and has a slight case of OCD.
I so enjoyed chatting with Racquel about the craft of writing, how she balances editing/writing/teaching, and the importance of having a growth mindset.
Show Notes:
Racquel's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Racquel-Henry/e/B0819GT38X
Follow Racquel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racquelhenry/
The Writer’s Atelier: https://writersatelier.com/
Racquel's favorite craft books: https://writersatelier.com/blog-craftbooks/
The Write Mindset Podcast: https://anchor.fm/TheWriteMindset/episodes/Ep--15-Write-State-of-Mind-with-Alys-Murray-eo21ug
Jenna’s episode on the The Write Mindset Podcast: https://anchor.fm/TheWriteMindset/episodes/Ep--19-Write-State-of-Mind-with-Jenna-Hartley-eu7ap3
Trello: https://trello.com/en-US
Notion: https://www.notion.so/
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Jen Morris writes sexy romantic comedies with heat, humor and heart. She believes that almost anything can be fixed with a good laugh, a good book, or a plane ticket to New York.
Her books follow women with big dreams as they navigate life and love in the city. The characters don't just find love--they find themselves, too.
Jen lives with her partner and son, in a tiny house on wheels in New Zealand. She spends her days writing, dreaming about New York, and finding space for her ever-growing book collection.
Jen was lovely, and I loved hearing about writing in tiny homes with toddlers and the power of stories on the path to self-discovery and awareness.
Learn more about Jen Morris and her books: https://www.jenmorrisauthor.com/
Follow Jen on Instagram: @jenmorrisauthor
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A.L. Jackson is the New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author of contemporary romance. She writes emotional, sexy, heart-filled stories about boys who usually like to be a little bit bad.
If she’s not writing, you can find her hanging out by the pool with her family, sipping cocktails with her friends, or of course with her nose buried in a book.
Amy was an inspiration, and I loved hearing about working with family, setting boundaries, and the struggle to overcome self-doubt when you feel like you’re not enough.
Learn more about AL Jackson and her books: https://www.aljacksonauthor.com/
AL Jackson's ANDLO planners: https://shopandlo.com/
Follow AL on Instagram: @aljacksonauthor
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Mika Jolie lives in New Jersey with her Happy Chaos--her husband and their energizer bunnies. She's a lover of words, wonder, an old-fashioned, and the whimsical delights of everyday living. When she's not writing swoon-worthy, sexy relatable romance, you can find her on a hiking adventure, beachin' it at the Jersey shore, apple, blueberry picking, or whatever her three men can conjure up.
Mika was so incredibly lovely, and I enjoyed chatting with her about the drive to produce, the value of taking time off, and the power of support.
Learn more about Mika and her books: https://mikajolie.com
Follow Mika on Instagram: @mika_jolie
Brene Brown podcast: https://brenebrown.com/podcasts/
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Lea Coll worked as a trial attorney for over ten years. Now she stays home with her three children, plotting stories while fetching snacks and running them back and forth to activities. She enjoys the freedom of writing romance after years of legal writing.
Lea Coll was delightful, and I loved swapping notes about our legal backgrounds, sharing tips for writing with children, and her writing process.
Learn more about Lea and her books: https://www.leacoll.com/
Follow Lea on Instagram: @leacollauthor
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Stacy Travis writes contemporary romance novels with strong female characters and the men who love them for their badassery. When not writing, she is probably dashing about in running shoes and complaining that all roads seem to go uphill. Or she’s on the couch with a margarita. Or fangirling at a soccer game. Stacy lives in Los Angeles with her husband, two sons, and a poorly-trained rescue dog who hoards socks.
Stacy was lovely, and I so enjoyed chatting with her about her love of Paris and how that’s translated into her books, as well as her experiences at an all-girls school and the idea of granting yourself permission.
Learn more about Stacy and her books: https://stacytravis.com/
Follow Stacy on Instagram: @stacytravisauthor
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Max Monroe is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of over thirty contemporary romance titles (with Romantic Comedy being their jam), Favorite writing partners and long time friends, Max and Monroe strive to live and write all the fun, sexy swoon so often missing from their Facebook newsfeed. Sarcastic by nature, their two writing souls feel like they've found their other half. This is their most favorite adventure thus far.
Max and Monroe were absolutely adorable. We chatted about friendship, leaving your ego at the door, having a team mentality, and the importance of being able to pivot.
Learn more about Max Monroe and their books: https://www.authormaxmonroe.com/
Follow Max Monroe on Instagram: @authormaxmonroe
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Hailing from the Nation's Capital, Q.B. Tyler, spends her days constructing her "happily ever afters" with a twist, featuring sassy heroines and the heroes that worship them. But most importantly the love story that develops despite inconvenient circumstances.
QB was absolutely adorable, and I so enjoyed chatting with her about building that delicious tension between characters and the importance of celebrating your successes!
Learn more about QB and her books: https://authorqbtyler.com/
Follow QB on Instagram: @qbtyler.author
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Roxanne grew up in New York City, where she studied theatre, stage management and screen writing. Her passion for writing and storytelling started very young. She now enjoys writing contemporary romance, creating realistic heroine’s with relatable rising actions. I so enjoyed chatting with Roxanne about the differences between screen writing and writing for romance novels, as well as the importance of crafting relatable heroines that resonate with readers.
Learn more about Roxanne Tully and her books: RoxanneTully.com
Follow Roxanne on Instagram: @roxtully.author
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Emma St. Clair is a podcaster, USA Today bestselling author, and dear friend of mine. Emma likes her heroines sassy and their struggles to be real. You’ll find happy endings, yes, but a lot of mess along the way– and maybe some laughs. Just like real life. Emma was personable and full of great information, and I loved talking with her about writing in different genres, her biggest tips for authors, and the importance of “getting over yourself,” as she says.
Find out more about Emma and her books: https://emmastclair.com/
Follow Emma on Instagram: @kikimojo
Listen to Emma's podcast: Create If Writing
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Autumn Grey is a hopeless romantic and loves stories with HEA. She is the author of the Havoc series (Havoc, Obliterate, Mend), Fall Back Skyward and Breaking Gravity. And just like her characters, she is quirky, sometimes funny and definitely flawed. She writes sexy contemporary romances full of drama, steamy kisses and happy ever afters. I so enjoyed chatting with Autumn about her life as a single mom in Austria and her advice for balancing a full-time career with being an author. Learn more about Autumn and her books: AuthorAutumnGrey.com Follow Autumn on Instagram: @autumngreywrites
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Debbie Cromack is a contemporary romance author who writes love stories to touch your heart, move you emotionally, and ignite your sensual side. Though she’s always loved writing, it took her many years to get to this path, and she has a master’s in Marketing and is certified to teach yoga! Debbie is an Amazon international bestselling author and has been featured in Forbes. I so enjoyed chatting with Debbie about her journey to becoming an author, empowerment, and the power of the stories we tell. Learn more about Debbie and her books: Debbiecromack.com Follow Debbie on Instagram: @debbie_cromack_author Show Notes: Debbie's recommended reading list for seasoned or aspiring authors: https://debbiecromack.com/resources/ Read Debbie's article on Forbes
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Gabrielle G. Real - Raw - Romantic. Because love is not always easy. Gabrielle G.'s love stories are driven by pure emotion and will leave you out of breath, yearning for more, while at the same time wiping away tears. Gabrielle G was delightful, and I so enjoyed chatting with her about the healing power of poetry, linguistic challenges in raising a bi-lingual non-binary child, and the strength and beauty that comes from vulnerability.
Learn more about Gabrielle and her books: https://www.authorgabrielleg.com/ Follow Gabrielle on Instagram: @authorgabrielleg
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Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she’s not imagining mind-blowing twists, she likes to spend her time with her family and friends.
Aleatha was such an inspiration. I loved chatting with her about her motivation for writing and how it can be an escape from the real world. We discussed everything from anti-heroes (and the strong heroines required to love them) to the changes she’s seen in the industry since she began publishing in 2011.
Learn more about Aleatha and her books: https://www.aleatharomig.com/
Follow Aleatha on Instagram: @aleatharomig
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Cambria Hebert is a bestselling novelist of more than fifty titles. She went to college for a bachelor’s degree, couldn’t pick a major, and ended up with a degree in cosmetology. So rest assured her characters will always have good hair. I so enjoyed chatting with Cambria about her multi-passionate, multi-genered career as an author. And I appreciated her vulnerability and candor about her struggles to write and her gratitude for loyal readers. Learn more about Cambria and her books: CambriaHebert.com Follow Cambria on Instagram: @cambriahebert
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Emily McIntire is an emerging author of New Adult, Contemporary Romance. A long time songwriter, and an avid reader – Emily has always had a passion for the written word, and a penchant for painful, messy, beautiful romance. After all, what's a Happily Ever After without a dose of angst? Emily was absolutely lovely! I loved hearing about her creative process for writing songs and romance novels. Her advice for new authors. And one of my favorite tips--write out emotion. Learn more about Emily and her books: EmilyMcintire.com Follow Emily on Instagram: @itsemilymcintire
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USA Today bestselling author Leslie McAdam is a California girl who loves romance and well-defined abs. She lives in a drafty old farmhouse on a small orange tree farm in Southern California with her husband and two children. She's received literary awards and has been featured in multiple publications, including Cosmopolitan.com. Her books have been Top 100 Bestsellers on both Amazon and Apple Books. Leslie was an absolute delight! I loved hearing about life on an orange tree farm and join us as we dive into the creative process, measuring the right things, and more. Learn more about Leslie and her books: LeslieMcAdamAuthor.com Follow Leslie on Instagram: @mcadam_leslie Read Leslie's Blog
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Harloe Rae is a USA Today and Amazon Top 10 selling author. Harloe is a Minnesota gal with a serious addiction to romance. She loves being lakeside or out in the country with her horses. I loved hearing about Harloe's adventures in Minnesota and the inspiration behind her survival romance, Left for Wild. Learn more about Harloe and her books: harloe-rae.blog Follow Harloe on Instagram: @harloerae
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Kelly Elliott is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling contemporary romance author. Her bestselling works include, Wanted, Broken, Lost Love, and Never Enough, to name a few. Kelly continues to spread her wings while remaining true to her roots and giving readers stories rich with hot protective men, strong women and beautiful surroundings. Kelly was absolutely lovely, and I loved talking with her about ignoring the naysayers and creating from the heart. Plus...bull riders!
Learn more about Kelly and her books: kellyelliottauthor.com Follow Kelly on Instagram: @authorkellyelliott
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Alexa Riley is NYT, USA, & #1 Amazon Bestseller! Lover of beards, donuts, and dirty books. There's two of them, but don't worry they only have one brain. They write stories that are quick, dirty, and over the top! Lea from @authoralexariley was absolutely fabulous, and I loved talking with her about navigating challenges in business and in life. As well as being in a difficult place emotionally and knowing when to ask for help. Learn more about Alexa Riley and their books: AlexaRiley.com Follow Alexa Riley on Instagram: @authoralexariley Read Me Romance Podcast
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Today I’m talking with my dear friend, Ellen. She’s a photographer, aspiring writer, dog/cat mom, and so much more. We met online through our love of books and have become real life friends. If you’ve read Unwritten, it’s dedicated to Ellen. And I so enjoyed chatting with her about setting boundaries (it wasn't easy for her), the power of "no," and the strength that comes from being vulnerable.
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USA Today Bestselling author Tia Louise is the award-winning, international best-selling author of super hot and sexy romance. I so enjoyed chatting with her about her inspiration, how she stays motivated, and our love of the amazing romance community. Learn more about Tia and her books: authortialouise.com Follow Tia on Instagram: @authortlouise
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Nana Malone is a WSJ & USA Today Bestselling author of sexy, feel-good romance. I so enjoyed chatting about her tips for getting the words in, as well as actionable ways to diversify your romance reads. Plus the importance of seeing ourselves represented in stories. Learn more about Nana and her books: NanaMaloneRomance.net Follow Nana on Instagram: @nanamalonewriter
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Kandi Steiner is a bestselling author and whiskey connoisseur best known for writing "emotional roller coaster" stories. If you're a lover of angsty, emotional, and inspirational reads, she's your gal! I so enjoyed chatting about the enneagram and hearing her tips for author branding and writing romance. But also how to handle "success" and "failure," and how to overcome them.
Learn more about Kandi and her books: kandisteiner.com
Follow Kandi on Instagram: @kandisteiner
Show Notes:
Learn about the Enneagram: The Enneagram Institute
Writer's Atelier: @writersatelier
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Adah Kay is a design/Social Media Consultant, Self Acceptance advocate, Home/Beauty/Fashion lover, Avid Reader & Founder of AdahKayDesignCo. She shared her experience with self acceptance and vulnerability. In a world that constantly bombards us with images of how to look, dress, be, she shared some of her tips for loving yourself just as you are. Because you are enough.
Find links to her design work, book reviews and more at her website: adahkay.com
Follow Adah on Instagram: @ablondebookishgirl (She even made a great guide on self acceptance that you can find on her profile.)
Show Notes:
To follow:
@maryscupoftea
@heytiffanyroe
@thebirdspapaya
To read:
Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole
To listen:
Nourishing Women podcast
It's Not About the Food podcast
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Anna B. Doe is a young adult and new adult contemporary romance author. She writes angsty, real-life romance that is equal parts sweet and sexy. I had so much fun comparing notes on chocolate and travel, as well as her tips for visiting Croatia!
Find out more about Anna and her books: annabdoe.com
Follow Anna on Instagram: @annabdoe
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Sara L. Hudson is a writer of steamy, funny romance. She's also an English Lit Professor and fabulously hilarious. We discussed everything from food in space to feminism. And she really knows her space stuff. She totally demolished my space trivia questions!
You can find out more about Sara and her books on her website: www.saralhudson.com Or follow her on Instagram: @sara_l_hudson
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Kristen Granata is a romance author who writes emotional, realistic stories. She loves crafting flawed characters who struggle through the darkest parts of life and come out stronger on the other side. We discussed everything from quirky graphic tees, to her tips for helping kids find their Zen and even changing your own perspective.
You can find out more about Kristen and her books on her website: www.kristengranata.com Or follow her on Instagram: @kristen_granata
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How do you approach the new year with intention? Whether you're a fan of resolutions or not, now's a great time to take a moment to yourself to reflect on the previous year. But also to look toward the future with purpose.
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Fiona Cole is a military wife and a stay at home mom with degrees in biology and chemistry. As much as she loved science, she decided to postpone her career to stay at home with her two little girls, and immersed herself in the world of books until finally deciding to write her own.
Fiona Cole writes romance that is sexy, real, and unexpected. We discussed everything from staying true to yourself as an author to the power of puzzles and de-cluttering to center yourself during stressful times. Plus...she's sharing some of her tips for writing sex scenes. You can find out more about Fiona and her books on her website: www.authorfionacole.com Or follow her on Instagram: @authorfionacole
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The Awakened Women is one of the most powerful and inspiring books I've read in a long time. Today I'm going to talk about some of my takeaways and why you should read Dr. Tererai Trent's amazing story.
You can find out more about Dr. Tererai Trent--her work, her story, her books--on her website: tererai.net
Listen to Dr. Tererai Trent on Marie Forleo's show, MarieTV at www.MarieForleo.com
Who are some of the women that inspire you? Send me an email with your answer: authorjennahartley@gmail.com
Show Notes:
Live a Thousand Lives Charity
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KK Allen is a USA Today Bestselling and Award-Winning Author in New Adult and Contemporary Romance stories. She’s a single momma, and a full-time author who loves reading and writing steamy emotional romance. We discussed everything from motherhood to the power of advocating for yourself in work and in life.
To learn more about KK Allen and her books, visit her website: https://www.kk-allen.com/
Or follow her on Instagram: @kkallen_author
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Jessica Ruben writes steamy, new adult romance with intelligent heroines and alpha heroes. As the daughter of immigrants, she's used to working hard and dealing with certain expectations. We discussed how she's navigating those pressures while reclaiming her creativity with her writing career. Plus, her favorite things about living in New York and even her skin routine.
Check out Jessica's website to learn more about her and her books: https://jessicarubenauthor.com/
Or find her on Instagram: @authorjessicaruben
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Nicole Rodrigues writes sexy, sassy, swoony romance. We discussed everything from breakfast for dinner to how to handle self doubt. If you've ever faced a challenge in the form of criticism, this is the episode for you. Let's grow through challenges, not go through them.
You can find out more about Nicole and her books on her website: https://www.nicolerodriguesauthor.com/ Or follow her on Instagram @nicolerodriguesauthor
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Want to be inspired? Empowered?
Join contemporary romance author Jenna Hartley each week for conversations on topics that affect women. We'll chat with authors about their stories, their goals, their struggles. And we'll uncover what it means to be a strong woman and the ways to show up in a world that continuously tries to tell us who to be and what to look like.
Are you ready to embrace the strong woman you already are? Join us!
Want to learn more about Jenna Hartley and her books. Check out her website www.authorjennahartley.com.
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jenna-hartley/support