Episodes

We sit down with author S.M. Love and get honest about why her romance stories feel like real life, from messy past wounds to mature choices that actually make sense. We talk communication, boundaries, and the kind of self-love that changes who you date and what you will never compromise again. • S.M. Love’s approach to women’s fiction romance that makes readers reflect • Why The Space Between lands like a therapy session on the page • How her psychology background shapes emotional realism and c...

We sit down with author Adrian Thomas to talk about her nine-year writing hiatus, her return to indie publishing, and why Hooked On Onyx hits so hard even when it makes you mad. We unpack dark urban fiction choices, reader expectations like trigger warnings, and the craft behind characters who feel too real. • stepping back from writing because of procrastination and discouragement after leaving a publisher • the shift from publisher support to indie self-publishing and learning the new industry...

We sit down with therapist and author Geletta Shavers to unpack the real emotions and ethical choices behind her Dragged Into Darkness books. We talk horror, trauma, bullying, manipulation, and how indie publishing lets her protect her voice while building a supportive author community. • how a mental health background shapes writing and boundaries around trauma • what inspires Jasmine’s vengeance arc without depicting sexual assault • why the victims face a 30-day countdown and what that choice...

We talk with erotic romance author Skyline A. Millbow about writing My Kind of Love with heat, consent, and emotional weight after life changed her relationship to romance. We dig into Club Inana, character inspiration, indie publishing lessons, and what it takes to keep writing when the story keeps talking back. • moving from erotica reader to debut author and choosing erotic romance on purpose • writing infertility and a hysterectomy without defaulting to pregnancy tropes • building Club Inana...

Get ready for a literary experience like no other! In this episode of Lex.Btw.TheLines, we’re sitting down with event coordinators Toni Larue and Tanisha Stewart to talk all things Licensed 2 Thrill one of the first-ever events dedicated to celebrating the brilliance of Black authors in thriller, horror, suspense, and speculative fiction. We’re diving into everything you need to know before you go—from ticket sales and how to secure your spot, to insider details on what attendees can expect ove...