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Hannah and Jess interview author Joss Richard on pub day of her most recent novel, Let's Kiss and Tell! They discuss the differences in process between each book, the societal value of a genre like romance, and how understanding screenwriting can help your writing process.
Joss Richard is an instant, international bestselling romance author based in Los Angeles. With over 12 years of experience, she has been formally recognized with a Daytime Emmy Award and has produced for on-air broadcast, digital, and social media at some of the most notable shows and networks (Hello Sunshine and Reese’s Book Club, The Walt Disney Company, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Netflix, Red Table Talk, Paramount, CBS, The Grammy Awards, The Critics Choice Awards, The Academy Awards) and has interviewed some of Hollywood’s biggest A-List celebrities (Jennifer Aniston, Christopher Plummer, Sandra Bullock, and more). She has worked on the social marketing strategy for several films and TV series, including The Morning Show, Daisy Jones and The Six, The Last Thing He Told Me, Tiny Beautiful Things, and more.
Her debut novel, IT’S DIFFERENT THIS TIME was an instant USA TODAY, Toronto Star, and Globe & Mail Bestseller. It was named one of Apple Books Best Debuts of 2025 and is shortlisted for Canada Reads. Her second novel, LET'S KISS AND TELL, is out now.
She is originally from Toronto, ON and currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband and rescue pittie, Annie.
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