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Small-town Christmas chaos + rom-com hijinks? Yes, please. In this episode, I’m joined by romance author Erin Nicholas to talk holiday books, audio “girlie” life, and her newest festive romcom, Merry Mayhem.

Erin’s been publishing since 2009/2010 (and has 70–80+ books… she’s lost count in the best way). We get into how the romance industry has shifted from the “dark ages” of early ebooks to today’s audio boom, plus why small towns hit peak magic at Christmas.

Merry Mayhem by Erin Nicholas — Buy on Amazon | Holiday Romcom, Small Town | KU ✅

Boys of the Bayou Gone Wild by Erin Nicholas — Buy on Amazon | Small Town Romcom Series | KU ✅ / Audio ✅

In a Rush by Kate Canterbary — Buy on Amazon | Contemporary Romance | KU ✅ / Audio ✅

Shucked by Kate Canterbary — Buy on Amazon | Small Town Romance, Fish-Out-of-Water | KU ✅ / Audio ✅

Copper Valley Thrusters by Pippa Grant — Buy on Amazon | Hockey Romcom Series | KU ✅ / Audio ✅

Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey — Buy on Amazon | Sports Romance (Golf) | Audio ✅

Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey — Buy on Amazon | Contemporary Romance | Audio ✅

My Favorite Kidnapper by Melanie Moreland — Buy on Amazon | Romcom | KU ✅ / Audio ✅

A Love Most Fatal by Kath Richards — Buy on Amazon | Mafia Rom-Com | KU ✅

[00:00] Meet Erin Nicholas + 16 years in romance

[00:01] Industry shifts: early ebooks → Kindle → 2020 romance boom

[00:02] Erin’s origin story: writing since childhood + first publishing path

[00:07] Audio “girlie” life + cozy mysteries at bedtime

[00:08] Merry Mayhem setup: holiday competition + romcom chaos

[00:09] Writing Christmas in September (peppermint mocha + Mariah)

[00:10] Why small towns feel extra magical at Christmas

[00:12] Where to start with Erin’s backlist + Boys of the Bayou Gone Wild

[00:14] Erin’s romcom recs (Kate Canterbary, Pippa Grant, Tessa Bailey, etc.)

[00:18] The wildest rec: My Favorite Kidnapper

[00:19] Mafia romcom chat + A Love Most Fatal

[00:22] Where to find Erin online

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