Rival Authors Collaborate After Sharing Book Title

In November 2025, authors Lori Gold and Cara Tanamachi found themselves in an unexpected situation - their upcoming novels both had the same title, "Kiss, Marry, Kill". Rather than fight over the title, the two authors decided to work together.

Gold, who primarily writes young adult fiction, and Tanamachi, a romance author, connected and agreed to keep their book titles and collaborate on promotion. They plan to have joint cover reveals, guest appearances on each other's podcasts, and coordinated social media campaigns.

Tanamachi, who was diagnosed with breast cancer and released from her publisher in 2023, says this experience taught her that "kindness matters and kindness gets you a lot further than anger does." Gold, on the other hand, learned that "it doesn't hurt to just ask" for what you want, as the worst that can happen is someone says no.

Despite the identical titles, the authors' books are distinct - Gold's novel has elements of romance and mystery, while Tanamachi's is a romantic thriller. Their unexpected partnership has turned a potential conflict into an opportunity to support each other and engage readers in unique ways.