We live in a world obsessed with data, productivity, and optimization, and yet, we still tell stories.

In this solo episode of Beyond The Page, Lora Tia explores why storytelling isn't just entertainment, but a core human survival tool. From childhood imagination to branding, leadership, work culture, and personal identity, narrative shapes how we understand the world and our place in it.

If you've ever wondered why stories linger, why representation matters, or why certain narratives feel hollow while others feel like home, this episode is for you.

Welcome back to Beyond The Page!

In this cheeky solo banter episode, Lora Tia reflects on the tropes she once turned her nose up at, only to end up writing them. From Enemies to Lovers and The Chosen One, to the ever-popular Captive Hearts, Lora goes deep into the tropes she tried to avoid and the stories that convinced her otherwise.

She talks about what makes a trope work, why clichés aren't always the enemy, and how Table Eleven became a genre-bending surprise that helped her fall in love with romance-forward storytelling.

If you've ever sworn you'd never write that trope… only to catch yourself doing it with flair, this episode's for you.

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As the year winds down, we're taking a moment to rest, reset, and reflect.

Beyond The Page will be on holiday break until 2026, and this episode is our little way of saying thank you. Whether you've been here since Episode 1 or just joined the ride, I'm so grateful for your support, your listens, and your love for indie storytelling.

So from me to you, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a joyful New Year in advance! While new episodes will be back in January, now's a great time to revisit your favourite chapters and explore any episodes you may have missed.

Let's go into the new year rested, inspired, and ready to turn more pages, together.

With love,

Lora Tia 💛