Podcasts about carinn

On this episode of Debut Discussions Asha Elias discusses her debut novel, Pink Glass Houses, a seductive social satire about the wealthy PTA moms of an elite elementary school in Miami Beach.  Asha chats with Carinn about the unexpected joys of launching a book; her journey to becoming a writer; the themes explored in her novel; character development; the writing process; and how her column for the Miami New Times influences her fiction. Asha also touches on her second book (out in summer 2025!) and highlights the power of art to change cultural narratives and the importance of connection in storytelling.

In this conversation, Carinn and Kate delve into the intricacies of the show 'Tell Me Lies', exploring character dynamics, relationship complexities, and the impact of past traumas. The conversation highlights the importance of friendship, loyalty, and the consequences of accusations, while also making predictions about the future of the characters. They discuss the thrill of forming theories about the plot, the portrayal of female characters, and the power struggles within relationships.

In this conversation, Carinn and Kate delve into the intricacies of the show 'Tell Me Lies', exploring character dynamics, relationship complexities, and the impact of past traumas. The conversation highlights the importance of friendship, loyalty, and the consequences of accusations, while also making predictions about the future of the characters. They discuss the thrill of forming theories about the plot, the portrayal of female characters, and the power struggles within relationships.

On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome Stephanie Wrobel to discuss her suspenseful new novel, The Hitchcock Hotel, a story about a Hitchcock fanatic with an agenda who invites old friends for a weekend stay at his secluded themed hotel. As the past is revealed, tensions rise, loyalties break down, and chaos ensues. Stephanie chats with Carinn about her inspiration for the book and how she incorporated Hitchcockian elements into the story, her *very cool* approach to writing multiple points of view, the importance of setting in her storytelling, which in this novel includes the creepy hotel and Stephanie's own campus nostalgia. The Hitchcock Hotel is out now - buy it, read it, share it, and listen to our spoiler-free chat wherever you get your podcasts.

It's time for another Sidebar conversation – a cheeky reference to the fact that we're both lawyers and love to have conversations incidental to our main topics and episodes – where we let you in on our lives and what we're obsessing over in pop culture. In today's episode we talk about how sometimes real life is better than Instagram, the joyful status of Kate's summer bucket list, Carinn's obsession with Chappell Roan, and whether Jennifer Lopez is the new Elizabeth Taylor. Listen to hear how the writer's subconscious has manifested itself as Carinn has been discussing The Astrology House in interviews! The PFW Sidebar is now in session! Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for another Sidebar conversation – a cheeky reference to the fact that we're both lawyers and love to have conversations incidental to our main topics and episodes – where we let you in on our lives and what we're obsessing over in pop culture. In today's episode we talk about how sometimes real life is better than Instagram, the joyful status of Kate's summer bucket list, Carinn's obsession with Chappell Roan, and whether Jennifer Lopez is the new Elizabeth Taylor. Listen to hear how the writer's subconscious has manifested itself as Carinn has been discussing The Astrology House in interviews! The PFW Sidebar is now in session! Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for another Sidebar conversation – a cheeky reference to the fact that we're both lawyers and love to have conversations incidental to our main topics and episodes – where we let you in on our lives and what we're obsessing over in pop culture. In today's episode - the last one of Leo season for Kate and the last one from LA for Carinn - we discuss live events (music and authors!), what makes us liars, summer bucket lists, movies and TV, former President Obama's summer reading and playlist, and finally, the current state of reality TV shows. Listen to hear Carinn lament the offerings this summer and please watch Kate's (always) clueless, yet intrigued, facial expressions in response!  The PFW Sidebar is now in session! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for another Sidebar conversation – a cheeky reference to the fact that we're both lawyers and love to have conversations incidental to our main topics and episodes – where we let you in on our lives and what we're obsessing over in pop culture. In today's episode - the last one of Leo season for Kate and the last one from LA for Carinn - we discuss live events (music and authors!), what makes us liars, summer bucket lists, movies and TV, former President Obama's summer reading and playlist, and finally, the current state of reality TV shows. Listen to hear Carinn lament the offerings this summer and please watch Kate's (always) clueless, yet intrigued, facial expressions in response!  The PFW Sidebar is now in session! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for another Sidebar conversation – a cheeky reference to the fact that we're both lawyers and love to have conversations incidental to our main topics and episodes – where we let you in on our lives and what we're obsessing over in pop culture. In today's episode we usher in Leo Season, discuss Carinn's book launch and summer move to LA, talk about reality TV shows and the new adaptation of Presumed Innocent; and note the “big magic” themes floating in the universe of books right now abound motherhood, marriage, monogamy, menopause, and exploration of lesbian relationships. All Rise! The PFW Sidebar is now in session! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for another Sidebar conversation – a cheeky reference to the fact that we're both lawyers and love to have conversations incidental to our main topics and episodes – where we let you in on our lives and what we're obsessing over in pop culture. In today's episode we usher in Leo Season, discuss Carinn's book launch and summer move to LA, talk about reality TV shows and the new adaptation of Presumed Innocent; and note the “big magic” themes floating in the universe of books right now abound motherhood, marriage, monogamy, menopause, and exploration of lesbian relationships. All Rise! The PFW Sidebar is now in session! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Debut Discussions, Tasha Coryell discusses her debut novel, 'Love Letters to a Serial Killer,' with Carinn. Tasha shares her long and winding but inevitable journey to publication. Tasha always knew she wanted to be a writer and pursued creative writing throughout her education. She discusses the process of finding her voice as a writer and the importance of perseverance. Love Letters to a Serial Killer follows the story of Hannah, a millennial woman who becomes infatuated with a serial killer and starts writing him letters. Tasha shares her inspiration for the book and how she wanted to explore the dark fascination with serial killers. They also discuss the process of finding an agent and getting published. The conversation ends with a discussion about astrology and Tasha's love for TV shows like 'We Are Lady Parts' and 'Love Island USA.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Debut Discussions, Tasha Coryell discusses her debut novel, 'Love Letters to a Serial Killer,' with Carinn. Tasha shares her long and winding but inevitable journey to publication. Tasha always knew she wanted to be a writer and pursued creative writing throughout her education. She discusses the process of finding her voice as a writer and the importance of perseverance. Love Letters to a Serial Killer follows the story of Hannah, a millennial woman who becomes infatuated with a serial killer and starts writing him letters. Tasha shares her inspiration for the book and how she wanted to explore the dark fascination with serial killers. They also discuss the process of finding an agent and getting published. The conversation ends with a discussion about astrology and Tasha's love for TV shows like 'We Are Lady Parts' and 'Love Island USA.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I was so thrilled to welcome fellow podcaster and now debut AUTHOR to Books are Chic, Carinn Jade. You may know her from her own bookish podcast, Pop Fiction Women but now she has her debut thriller, The Astrology House. If you love murder mysteries White Lotus and astrology, this one is for you. This is a perfect beach read. I had so much fun chatting books, writing, our SIGNS, research, inso for the book and so much more. I can't wait to see what more is to come from Carrin. P.S. She got the shoutouts of all shoutouts on The Today Show from Emily Giffin. You know this book is not to be missed!

In this episode of ISBN Readin', we are thrilled to chat with debut author Carinn Jade about her captivating novel, The Astrology House. Carinn takes us on a journey through the mystical world she has created, where astrology, family secrets, and personal destinies intertwine. Listen in as we delve into the inspirations behind her story, the development of her unique characters, and the challenges she faced while bringing this debut novel to life. Whether you're an astrology enthusiast or a lover of compelling fiction, you won't want to miss this enchanting conversation with Carinn Jade!

It's been a minute, but today we're RE-Introducing our “sidebar” conversations, a cheeky reference to the fact that we're both lawyers and love to have conversations incidental to our main topics and episodes. We're letting you in on our typical offline conversations about whatever we're obsessing over in pop culture, life, books or the screen.  Today we are talking about the Netflix hit America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys and meeting the incredible @victoriakalina at @emilygiffinauthor's book launch; the nerves and excitement for Carinn's very own debut launch this week; the fervor in the book world around the NYT list of the best 100 books of the 21st century; and when Kate is finally going to watch Presumed Innocent on @appletv.  All Rise! The PFW Sidebar is now in session! Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Been waiting a LONG time to write this…on this episode of Debut Discussions we welcome our very own Carinn Jade! This is an extremely special episode on so many levels…you'll hear Carinn in conversation with Kate, live, at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center having their very first in depth discussion of her debut thriller, The Astrology House, which in case you missed it is a story about a group of wealthy Manhattanites who escape to an astrology-themed retreat, where simmering resentments and long-held secrets lead to a shocking death. You'll learn about Carinn's journey from lawyer to debut author, the seeds of inspiration for this novel, how this podcast played a role in her path to publication, and her exploration of motherhood, fate vs free will and, of course, astrology. We also play a little game of who dies or who did the deed (no spoilers of course!). This is an episode you don't want to miss - our most personal author interview yet! Listen now to Carinn's story wherever you get your podcasts. The Astrology House is out now -- buy it, read it, and share it (in other words, make a debut author's dreams come true!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Been waiting a LONG time to write this…on this episode of Debut Discussions we welcome our very own Carinn Jade! This is an extremely special episode on so many levels…you'll hear Carinn in conversation with Kate, live, at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center having their very first in depth discussion of her debut thriller, The Astrology House, which in case you missed it is a story about a group of wealthy Manhattanites who escape to an astrology-themed retreat, where simmering resentments and long-held secrets lead to a shocking death. You'll learn about Carinn's journey from lawyer to debut author, the seeds of inspiration for this novel, how this podcast played a role in her path to publication, and her exploration of motherhood, fate vs free will and, of course, astrology. We also play a little game of who dies or who did the deed (no spoilers of course!). This is an episode you don't want to miss - our most personal author interview yet! Listen now to Carinn's story wherever you get your podcasts. The Astrology House is out now -- buy it, read it, and share it (in other words, make a debut author's dreams come true!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are one month to the launch of The Astrology House, Carinn's debut thriller! Listen now and come along on the rollercoaster ride of emotions this journey brings! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Debut Discussions we're chatting with Sarah Crouch about her debut novel, Middletide, a gripping and intensely atmospheric literary thriller about the suspicious death of a beautiful young doctor in a small town and the prime suspect, a reclusive young man who abandoned the community in chase of big city dreams but returned for the first love he left behind. Sarah shares the challenges of her path to publication and how she and Carinn have personally bonded over it; writing flawed and complex characters; the importance of accurate representation of indigenous culture in fiction; the meta book within a book concept of her novel; how she trusted herself to fight for this title; and how she's juggling the launch of her debut novel while on submission for her second.  Listen now to Sarah's story wherever you get your podcasts. Middletide is out now and it's a Book of the Month and Indie Next Pick -- buy it, read it, and share it (in other words, make a debut author's dreams come true!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Debut Discussions we're chatting with Sarah Crouch about her debut novel, Middletide, a gripping and intensely atmospheric literary thriller about the suspicious death of a beautiful young doctor in a small town and the prime suspect, a reclusive young man who abandoned the community in chase of big city dreams but returned for the first love he left behind. Sarah shares the challenges of her path to publication and how she and Carinn have personally bonded over it; writing flawed and complex characters; the importance of accurate representation of indigenous culture in fiction; the meta book within a book concept of her novel; how she trusted herself to fight for this title; and how she's juggling the launch of her debut novel while on submission for her second.  Listen now to Sarah's story wherever you get your podcasts. Middletide is out now and it's a Book of the Month and Indie Next Pick -- buy it, read it, and share it (in other words, make a debut author's dreams come true!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Friday Preview (ok so it's actually Wednesday, but we were too excited to wait!) we catch you up on recent and exciting experiences for us both! Kate shares the celebrity stalking deets from her exciting trip to Las Vegas, where she attended a golf tournament hosted by Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake. Carinn talks about her experience recording part of the audiobook for her upcoming debut novel, The Astrology House. What a thrill! We then share book recommendations, discuss Taylor Swift's new album, and note TV shows we are currently watching.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Friday Preview (ok so it's actually Wednesday, but we were too excited to wait!) we catch you up on recent and exciting experiences for us both! Kate shares the celebrity stalking deets from her exciting trip to Las Vegas, where she attended a golf tournament hosted by Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake. Carinn talks about her experience recording part of the audiobook for her upcoming debut novel, The Astrology House. What a thrill! We then share book recommendations, discuss Taylor Swift's new album, and note TV shows we are currently watching.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carinn won't be offended -- or surprised -- if you shout "no one cares!" but she can't deny it's all pretty exciting!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All hail Emerald Fennell! The English writer/director who brought us the critically heralded and Academy Award-winning, candy-colored revenge thriller Promising Young Woman, has followed-up it up with Saltburn, a visually-stunning thriller about class conflict, jealousy, obsession.  This movie is not for everyone. On today's episode, Kate and Carinn fall into different camps in terms of how this movie and some of its “never seen anything like it on the screen” moments land for each of them, but isn't that what great art/content should do? Make you FEEL strongly (either way). By that measure, Saltburn certainly succeeds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode was recorded in April of 2022 and mysteriously disappeared, only to resurface today, when Kate and Carinn really needed to hear it.  Please do us a favor and rate us five stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! (if we're not five stars to you, skip it) Follow @popfictionwomen on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode we're examining the Netflix adaptation of Rumaan Alam's novel, “Leave The World Behind.” Directed by Sam Esmail and starring Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, Mahershala Ali and Myha'La, Leave The World Behind is an apocalyptic thriller about a seemingly idyllic family vacation on Long Island that gets interrupted by two strangers bearing news of a blackout. As the threat grows, both families must decide how best to survive the potential crisis, all while grappling with their own place in a collapsing world. The movie had us questioning what our own reactions would be in similar circumstances and how we all live every day dancing the fine line between disaster and hope.  Carinn is a super-fan of Alam's novel so we also chat about what she loved in the original source material and the differences between the novel and the movie. Kate may have had an exciting meltdown about a scene featuring a certain 90's hip hop song that has Julia Roberts dancing like Elaine from Seinfeld.  If you're a fan of the book or the movie, listen now to our discussion wherever you get your podcasts. Please do us a favor and rate us five stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! (if we're not five stars to you, skip it) Follow @popfictionwomen on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome #1 New York Times bestselling author Nita Prose to discuss The Mystery Guest, her follow-up to The Maid, which sold over one million copies worldwide! Molly Gray is back again in The Mystery Guest and we chat with Nita about where we find Molly now and how the structure of the novel allows us to learn about Molly's past and get a deeper understanding of who she is in the present. We also talk about the personal inspiration for Molly's beloved Gran and her words of wisdom and the way Carinn personally benefited from Nita's wisdom on her publishing journey. The Mystery Guest is out now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we have a lot to catch up on! With the release of Taylor Swift's version of 1989 we're wondering why no one ships Taylor Swift and Harry Styles? We covered Fingernails recently, a movie now streaming on AppleTV, and we still can't stop thinking about what it means to say love is a choice. Carinn is celebrating and sharing the small, but amazing, moments of her publishing journey with us (blurbs from her fellow authors and idols, oh my!). We are also reading of course! Mentioned in this episode: Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra A Novel Obsession by Caitlin Barasch I'm Not Done With You Yet by Jesse Q Sutanto Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle Love, Me by Jessica Saunders Please do us a favor and rate us five stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! (if we're not five stars to you, skip it) Follow @popfictionwomen on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome Alice Feeney –  a New York Times million-copy bestselling author – to discuss her new novel, Good Bad Girl. Known as the “queen of twists,” Feeney's novel is another thrilling mystery filled with drama, her trademark surprises, and complex female characters.  A book dedicated to “daughters of mothers of daughters” and set on Mother's Day, Good Bad Girl allowed us to dig deep with Alice about daughterhood and the range of emotions that evokes for her characters (and us!). We also chat about nuance in character development – how “sometimes bad things happen to good people, so good people have to do bad things”; the symbolism of ladybugs in the novel; her writing process; and the serendipitous way in which Alice helped Carinn continue with her own writing! Good Bad Girl is out now. Buy it, read it, share it, and listen to our spoiler-free interview with the incredible Alice Feeney wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're publishing our favorite interview with Caitlin of the Don't Talk To Me podcast from Summer 2022. Caitlin gets us to open up about our lives beyond the podcast, our creative endeavors (the first time Carinn spoke publicly about The Astrology House, long before she had an agent or publishing contract!), and our shared love of Taylor Swift and Sally Rooney.Music by Lesfm via Pixabay. Learn more and find out how you can be on the show at donttalktomepod.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a minute and we're having a love/hate transition into summer. We're reaching back into the well for your favorite Riley Sager and/or Ruth Ware novels, we're in the mood for romance with Same Time Next Summer and The Perfect Find adaptation, and Kate's looking forward to the new Kelly Clarkson album while Carinn was surprised to hear that there's anything to listen to besides Taylor Swift. Happy Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome back Ashley Audrain. Her debut novel, The Push, was a New York Times, Sunday Times (London), and number-one international bestseller, and a Good Morning America Book Club pick. Her second novel, The Whispers, is out today and is a pageturner about four suburban families whose lives are changed when the unthinkable happens. No one examines motherhood with the nuance and complexity of Ashley and we loved deep diving into the weighty questions of her novel with her: does being a mother require a “voluntary death” of your identity or can you fight it? Can you be a feminist and a mother? What lengths will a woman go to become a mother or to protect her child? We debate all of that with Ashely, as well as discussing midlife, female desire, infertility, and womens' intuition (how to hear the “whispers” from within us). Finally, Ashley shares the way our episodes have inspired her exploration of astrology and Carinn tells us about how Ashley has been her literary fairy godmother.  The Whispers is out now! Buy it, read it, share it, and listen to this very special spoiler-free chat wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome JJ Elliott to discuss her debut novel, There Are No Rules For This, a deeply affecting story of four women, friendship, loss, guilt, healing and forgiveness. JJ chats with us about having one of the world's best writing partners (who happens to be our very own Carinn!); how female friendship can provide as much (or more) connection and love than romantic partners; the ways her own mother's suicide impacted the writing of this novel; how we want to copy her characters' idea and start a viral trend of throwing our own funerals while we're still living; the visceral affects of grief; and the question her therapist asked her that sent her on her path to becoming a writer.   'There Are No Rules For This' will have you laughing, crying, and calling your best friends and people you love to tell them how you feel! It is out now - buy it, read it, share it, and listen to your spoiler-free chat wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome Cesca Major. Cesca is a prolific writer who has penned one of Carinn's favorite novels of the year, MAYBE NEXT TIME. And we're not alone in that love: Apple Studios acquired the rights to this novel to be developed as an Apple Original Film, with Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine producing! Listen to our spoiler-free chat with Cesca before you buy, borrow and share this special novel!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome Carley Fortune, the New York Times and #1 Globe and Mail bestselling author of Every Summer After. Carley spoke candidly with us about the struggles she faced writing this book, she cried with Carinn about a very personal postpartum experience they both endured, and she swooned with Kate about their mutual love of all things Anne of Green Gables and L.M. Montgomery. We also talked about second chance love stories, those people you meet in life that just “stick to your ribs,” being seen, mothers and daughters, and how Carley and astrology go way back.  Meet Me At The Lake is out now! Buy it, read it, share it and listen to our spoiler-free interview wherever you get your podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we chat with Joshilyn Jackson, an original inspiration for Carinn's early fiction. With My Little Eye is out now -- listen to our spoiler-free interview while you wait for your copy to arrive!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carinn is in love with Camila with Billy, and Kate digs the vibes between Daisy and Billy. Where will it all go? How will it play out on the screen? We can't wait to find out!

Kate and Carinn discuss music, fictional podcasts and the many genres that are exploring female infidelity. The typewriter tea wisdom wants us to re-learn old lessons and the whole experience is kind of eerie. We're listening universe!!

This week we chat about the new batch of romcoms this weekend, Kate's very special starry plans, an emotional milestone for Carinn, and of course, the typerwriter tea wisdom showed up with a message of love.

On this week's Friday preview: hear Kate's reading renaissance; Carinn's reality TV round up; we wonder if people are watching Peacock; we unpack Gisele and Tom Brady's astrology in light of his (re)retirement; and we experience some cosmic typewriter tea wisdom.

On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome Alicia Carroll, screenwriter and playwright. Her recent writing credits include THE WATCHFUL EYE (Freeform), ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST (NBC), and Crooked Media's comedic live show and podcast, LOVETT OR LEAVE IT. She teaches (brilliantly) at The Writing Pad, online and in Los Angeles, which is where Carinn and Alicia met and bonded over astrology!

WARNING - WHITE LOTUS S2 spoiler. Skip ahead 30 seconds at 12:30 then you can safely resume. Kate grows out of her comfort zone seeing the Broadway play And Juliet, while Carinn tries to break free from stale routine pertaining to a certain interview question. We discuss two unexpected Golden Globes moments: Andrew Garfield's knowledge of astrology and the reactions to Jennifer Coolidge's acceptance speech line "you make people want to live longer -- and I didn't." Kate's reading self-help and Carinn is RE-reading -- both new developments for us. Finally, we're watching Yellowjackets Season 1 in preparation for Season 2.

Carinn and Kate look back on 2022 in the podcast and our personal lives.

We both start out a little Grinchy, but (as always) feel better after a catch-up. We discuss: the stress of holiday season, Carinn's COVID PTSD, rampant White Lotus theories, About Fate, Fleishman's theory on longing, Emrata and Drew Afuelo, and Jane Fonda.

Bennifer, Wednesday, Carinn's rejected baby names, The White Lotus shocking fan theories, When We Were Bright and Beautiful --- and about a dozen tangents.

This is more of a therapy session than a Friday preview, so if you only want to hear about Kate and Carinn's suggestions, skip the first half. Then we get into the Netflix therapy documentary, Stutz; Fleishman Is In Trouble; Dead To Me Season 3; The People We Hate At The Wedding; and Magic Mike.

Carinn is unhappy with the lack of new information revealed in this episode, but Kate holds out hope with the Tanya/Greg bomb. Is Cameron the same manbaby as Shane? Is Harper going to go completely overboard? Who understands Portia? There's enough to keep us going, but by the end we're both asking, ok, so now what?

We're back with our Friday Preview of what we're reading, watching, and listening to this weekend. We discuss Selena Gomez's documentary, My Mind & Me; the announcement of Ashley Audrain's new book, The Whispers; Kennedy Ryan's soon to be released novel, Before I Let Go, that had Kate up past her bedtime; Julia's Whelan's first novel, My Oxford Year; Carinn's obsession with the the song “Mastermind” from Taylor Swift's album Midnights, and our feelings on marathon runners!

“Two exes wake up together with wedding bands on their fingers – and no idea how they got there.” That's the premise of The Rewind, New York Times best-selling author Allison Winn Scotch's new novel. On this episode of Complicated Conversations we are thrilled to chat with Allison about this return to her romantic comedy roots, which is described as The Hangover meets When Harry Met Sally - how amazing is that?!  Allison shares how she always starts with a strong female character and this time is no exception. Carinn declares herself a total “Frankie” while Kate identifies with Ezra! We chat with Allison about young love and boundaries; the lessons Frankie and Ezra each needed to learn this time around; why Allison loves a second chance love story; how it feels to head back to college for a reunion; what the essential elements are in a romcom “big speech”; how she continues to learn in writing even 10 books in; and the ways we see her astrological sign coming through.

Carinn starts this episode with a literal song and dance to show off her Halloween costume, but next time she's going to have to splurge more on production. (You have to watch the Insta clip to get this.). After that we discuss who the Bad Sisters are in other lives (U2 Bono's real life daughter and Normal People Connell's mom), From Scratch, Tell Me Lies, Girls 5 Eva, Funny You Should Ask, Carinn's reading slump and Kate's tarot talent. NO SPOILERS.