Coffee & a Playlist

December 30, 2025

Tag: soulmates

Writing the “Happily Ever After”: How I Turn Romance Novel Magic into Song

Jan 2, 2026

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There is a specific kind of magic found in the pages of a well-worn romance novel or the glow of a Hallmark movie. It’s the “meet-cute” in a dusty bookstore, the smell of pine in a small-town winter, and that breathless moment when two characters finally realize they were meant for each other. As a…
The most popular music genre on the planet

Dec 29, 2025

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Why Are We Obsessed With Love Songs? The Science and Soul Behind the MusicFrom Adele’s heartbreaking ballads to Taylor Swift’s upbeat anthems, love songs dominate the airwaves and our personal playlists. But have you ever wondered why humans enjoy love songs so much? It turns out, our obsession isn’t just about being “hopeless romantics.” It’s…