S2 E6

Rae is in conversation with Ayla Cox and Mia Heintzelman about all things dark romance, their dive into the subgenre and their future plans regarding what they want to bring to life.

Ayla Cox writes romance/morally gray/romcom/erotica. She is an award-winning, bold storyteller that crafts emotionally intense, character-driven romances full of passion, humor, and heart that feature unapologetic heroines and complex heroes. A born and raised California girl, when Ayla’s not on her knees in a fit of passion and lust, she’s devouring any book she can get her hands on and enjoying the sunshine.

Mia Heintzelman is a bestselling author whose novels, including Monopolove, The Friendship Contract, and The Accidental Crush, have won the hearts of readers everywhere. Known for her fun, flirty, and fiery romances, Mia crafts stories about strong, unforgettable women and the men who are brave enough to love them. Her work has been celebrated on platforms like The New York Times, Book Riot, Romantically Inclined, and Readers Entertainment Radio. Residing in the vibrant city of Las Vegas, Nevada, Mia channels the city's dynamic spirit into her writing.

Music: Don’t Talk by Sergey Shadrin (Pixabay)

Remember, no body puts Rae in a corner, unless she's gushing over books.

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S2 E5

Rae Shawn is in conversation with Olivia Linden, Mia Heintzelman, Ashlyn Harmon, Lindo Forbes and Monique Fisher about romantic comedy, the nuances of the industry, movies, books and so much more.

To miss spoilers regarding Robinne Lee’s The Idea of You, skip from 49:06 to 50:24.

Monique Fisher is a theatre and comic book geek who always has her hands glued to the keyboard conjuring up happily ever afters. She writes modern, fun, real-life romances set in cities and small towns featuring a diverse cast of big hearted, lovable characters. She has written and released six books including four which serve as the introduction to her MRCU (Mo’s Rom-Com Universe). Her seventh book is coming August of 2025. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband Joe, their two boys Michael and Alexander and their canine babies Abraham aka Hammy and Maya aka Pie. Her dream is to write full time without the aid of a nine to five.

Lindo Forbes is an Afro-Latina author of contemporary romance. She speaks enough French to not disgrace herself when she visits Montreal but not enough Spanish to please her abuela. You can find her at her day job or procrastinating on social media. She’s also known for corrupting her nieces and nephews in varied ways, and holding grudges against fictional characters. Her stories are a love letter to her hometown, Toronto.

Ashlyn Harmon is the author of swimming sports romances that are full of swoon-worthy moments, all the found family you could want, and characters who are real and relatable. As a queer and plus size author, she loves writing the kinds of characters who are unapologetically themselves and learning to be confident in their bodies. Her books are authentic in the way they depict people and their imperfections.

Olivia Linden is the perfect mix of big-city boldness and Southern charm—a combination that shines through in her writing. With a signature blend of passion, humor, and suspense, she crafts romantic stories that pull you in and leave their mark.

Mia Heintzelman is a bestselling author whose novels, including Monopolove, The Friendship Contract, and The Accidental Crush, have won the hearts of readers everywhere. Known for her fun, flirty, and fiery romances, Mia crafts stories about strong, unforgettable women and the men who are brave enough to love them. Her work has been celebrated on platforms like The New York Times, Book Riot, Romantically Inclined, and Readers Entertainment Radio. Residing in the vibrant city of Las Vegas, Nevada, Mia channels the city's dynamic spirit into her writing.

Music: Don’t Talk by Sergey Shadrin (Pixabay)

Remember, no body puts Rae in a corner, unless she's gushing over books.

https://linktr.ee/raeshawnstories

Rae Shawn is in conversation with Melissa Whitney about her May 13 release of Happy Ever Afterlife and so much more.

Melissa Whitney is a contemporary roamnce author that explores the intersections of sexuality, romance, disability, and mental health in her writing.

Music
Don’t Talk by Sergey Shadrin (Pixabay)

Remember, no body puts Rae in a corner, unless she's gushing over books.

https://linktr.ee/raeshawnstories