This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.A chaotic wedding, secret crushes, and one very inconvenient almost-divorce—this episode is for rom-com lovers who live for messy, multi-POV drama.In today’s episode, I chat with Mallory Kass (also known as Kass Morgan) about her transition from YA to adult romance, her new book Save the Date, and why writing adult relationships hits differently than coming-of-age stories. We also get into rom-com tropes, ensemble casts, and even the possibility of adding a murder subplot (yes, really).If you love layered romantic stories, dreamy settings, and a little emotional chaos, this one’s for you.📚 Books Mentioned Save the Date by Mallory Kass — Buy on Amazon | Contemporary Romance | Audio ✅Royal Summer by Kass Morgan — Buy on Amazon | YA Romance | Audio ✅The Trouble with Anna by Rachel Griffith — Buy on Amazon | Historical Romance | Audio ✅The Write Off by Kara McDowell — Buy on Amazon | Contemporary Romance | Audio ✅Cross Your Heart and Hope He Dies by Jenny Elder Moke — Buy on Amazon | Mystery Romance | Audio ✅⏱️ Timestamps[00:00] – Intro + Meet Mallory Kass[01:00] – Transition from YA to adult romance[02:00] – Differences between YA and adult storytelling[05:00] – Breaking down Save the Date (multi-storyline rom-com)[06:30] – Writing challenges with multiple POVs[07:30] – Making character voices distinct[08:30] – Why romance needs emotional tension (not random chaos)[09:30] – The rise of mystery + romance mashups[10:30] – Jeopardy experience + fun behind-the-scenes moment[13:30] – Book recommendations you need to add to your TBR[15:00 – Where to find Mallory Kass online Join the ConversationSubscribe to our Substack for exclusive recommendations. (wtrnblog.substack.com)Follow & Subscribe: What to Read Next Blog | YouTube: What to Read NextSubscribe & leave a review!
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