We’re back from summer camps, vacations, and a little chaos, and ready to catch up. This week, we shine a spotlight on indie author Matt Dinniman and his litRPG series Dungeon Crawler Carl. Plus, we’ve got a big announcement about our podcast schedule and a fresh update on where our own romance story is headed.

Matt & Andrea here. Thanks for joining us on this journey.
We'd love to hear from you. Visit us at www.OurNextChapterPodcast.com

In this episode, we shine our Author Spotlight on Karen Dukess and explore the themes in her work. We also chat through a New York Times article about the emotional retreat of modern men, and use it to make some decisions about our main character, Alex. Plus, Matt shares a surreal moment meeting movie icon Tommy Wiseau, and getting some writing advice.

Matt & Andrea here. Thanks for joining us on this journey.
We'd love to hear from you. Visit us at www.OurNextChapterPodcast.com

This week, we’re recording from the aisles of Half Price Books! Join us for a special bookstore episode featuring Kennedy Ryan in our Author Spotlight, a deep dive into her incredible career and personal story, and three games you can only play surrounded by used romance paperbacks. From guessing spicy plots to making up entire storylines from a single sentence, this one’s a chaotic love letter to readers everywhere.

Matt & Andrea here. Thanks for joining us on this journey.
We'd love to hear from you. Visit us at www.OurNextChapterPodcast.com

It’s Father’s Day on the pod! We’re talking ramen, Austin Powers, and bringing the kids in as surprise guests to share what they really think of Dad—and our podcast. Then we’re diving into the world of bestselling romance author Lucy Score, talking about what makes her books so bingeable. Plus, Matt pitches a new addition to our novel: should Alex have a sous chef… or a dog named Gravy?

Matt & Andrea here. Thanks for joining us on this journey.
We'd love to hear from you. Visit us at www.OurNextChapterPodcast.com

In this episode, we’re back from Nashville with stories to tell—yes, including a fender bender. Andrea recaps a recent book event, and we shine the spotlight on bestselling author Carley Fortune. From lakeside nostalgia to film deals with royalty, her journey is one for the books. Then we dive into our own work-in-progress and pitch each other some new plot ideas. Could this be our breakthrough chapter?

Matt & Andrea here. Thanks for joining us on this journey.
We'd love to hear from you. Visit us at www.OurNextChapterPodcast.com

This week, we’re sharing some fun listener feedback (yes, the hair story lives on), diving into Norah Goes Off Script, and unpacking Matt’s epiphany about Indy and Zoe. Plus, we shine our author spotlight on this week’s pick: the brilliant and wildly popular Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Matt & Andrea here. Thanks for joining us on this journey.
We'd love to hear from you. Visit us at www.OurNextChapterPodcast.com

In this episode, we share a special full-circle moment from Jackson’s latest performance, chat about the final week of school, and read some of your listener feedback. Then we shine the spotlight on fantasy romance author Nisha J. Tuli and talk about what we’re learning from her storytelling style. Matt reads his spicy (and slightly unhinged) writing exercise, and we introduce a brand-new segment: What Would Indy Do?—where we explore how our main character handles life, love, and awkward situations.

Matt & Andrea here. Thanks for joining us on this journey.
We'd love to hear from you. Visit us at www.OurNextChapterPodcast.com

We celebrate pothole victories, clear up a Colleen Oakley myth, and dive into the world of Julie Soto and her unforgettable debut, Forget Me Not. Then, we share new epiphanies for our book - featuring a wildly famous children’s star sister, a protective (and hangry) protagonist, and a chef with a magical gift for flavor.

Matt & Andrea here. Thanks for joining us on this journey.
We'd love to hear from you. Visit us at www.OurNextChapterPodcast.com