This week’s guest is Betty Cayouette, author of TELL ME HOW YOU REALLY FEEL and ONE LAST SHOT. We talked about writing a romance that starts with a third act breakup, if the miscommunication trope deserves the hate it gets, and why a second-chance needs an excellent apology. Then Betty and I talked about sneaking the wage gap into a rom-com, and romance heroines who have experienced sexual violence and trauma.
Plus: the dark reality of internet fame, male heroes who have a lot of growing to do, and why we both support the Victims Rights Law Center.
Be advised that this episode contains discussion of sexual assault and harassment.
Follow Betty as @bettysbooklist on Instagram and TikTok, and visit her website at bettysbooklist.com. You can buy her books at the Rebel Ever After affiliate Bookshop.org store at https://bookshop.org/lists/rebel-ever-after
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