#225 Today’s episode is dedicated to the literary lover girls.

Today I have the pleasure of sitting down with New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Kennedy Ryan. From spicy characters to strengthening women’s relationships with themselves, Kennedy shows us the parallels between romance fiction and key lessons we’re all learning on our healing journeys. She also takes us behind the scenes of the latest romance novel in her Skyland series, This Could Be Us (Don’t worry, we don’t share any spoilers!) and shares how she’s learned to create impact, reclaim her story, and love herself first through the pages.

Whether you’re a lover of romance fiction, are tapped into BookTok, or are looking for ways to practice more self-love and acceptance, you’ll love the gems that are dropped in this episode from start to finish.

We also talk about…
Kennedy’s journey from self-publishing to bestselling author
Kennedy’s novel “Before I Let Go” being opted for a television series
Kennedy’s favorite book recommendations
Why reading romance novels can be beneficial for men and women
Why reading is such an effective form of self-care
Feeling seen in fiction and the importance of nuanced representation
Setting the bar for yourself and becoming the love of your own life

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