We caught up with author Katie Chandler to talk about her latest novel "Backhanded Compliments" — a swoony sapphic tennis romance with a soulmark twist. From her love of tennis to the power of queer representation, here’s what she had to share.
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Patricia Grayhall and her partner wanted to spend the rest of their lives together, but couldn't legally live together in the U.S. or the U.K.; forced to find a place where they could. That was what inspired her to write "A Place for Us."
Jade Presley and her publisher wanted a rich romantasy featuring an empowered female lead who faces incredible challenges, and hence "The Never List" was born.
Sandra Proudman's "Salvación" is a Zorro retelling. Check out our interview with the author below.
Jilly Gagnon is a huge fan of books that push the boundaries of genre, so that is part of the inspiration behind "What If It's You?"
Check out our interview with Jeanne Thornton, who wrote the book, "A/S/L."
Melissa De La Cruz was inspired by celebrity culture and female friendships, therefore writing, "When Stars Align."
It was important for India Hill Brown to see a Black boy tell his story of falling in love after having two of her own, so that's one of the reasons why she wrote "Rhythm & Muse."
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