Summary: In this episode, debut author T.J. Alexander joins Kelly to discuss their DELICIOUS debut romance, Chef's Kiss. It takes three words to describe this book: hungry and horny. If you're in the market for a scoop of LGBTQ+ romance (featuring trans and NB characters), a pinch of family recipes, and a sprinkle of putting toxic work environments on blast, sit back and enjoy! Chef's Kiss (from Simon & Schuster) is available now, wherever books are sold.

Guest: T.J. Alexander

Show Notes:
- The Pandemic Baking Craze (circa May 2020)
- Writing a debut novel during the pandemic and BECAUSE of the pandemic
- New York vs. Portland
- Eating like a college student... in your 30s
- T.J.'s romance reading & writing journey (00:10:55)
- Trans & Non-binary character rep in romance
- A coming out "bonanza"
- A brief synopsis for Chef's Kiss (00:21:35)
- The Bon Appetit Test Kitchen scandal
- Putting toxic workplace culture on blast
- The perfect book to read if you're a "noobie" to pronouns, Enby rep, etc. (00:29:07)
- Found family in romance
- Stolen family recipes (00:37:31)
- Recipe pamphlet coming soon!
- The Simon & Schuster test kitchen?
- What's up next for T.J.? (00:46:30)
- Hungry and horny... it's a brand

Books & Other Media Mentioned:
- Bread Illustrated, from America's Test Kitchen
- Love and Other Disasters by Anita Kelly

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