Best-selling writer Kennedy Ryan joins Julie to talks about how she developed her writing craft, which led to the 2014 publication of her first book, When You Are Mine. She talks about her experiences self-publishing, starting a foundation serving Atlanta families living with Autism, and she recounts her experiences at the 2019 RWA award ceremony when she won the Rita award for her self-published novel Long Shot in the Contemporary Romance Long area. They deep dive into her books series All the King’s Men, Queen Move, and her latest release Reel. Kennedy Ryan is a RITA Award Winner and Top 25 Amazon Bestseller. She has also published her writings in Modern Mom Magazine, Chicken Soup for the Soul, USA Today, and many others. The founder and executive director of a foundation serving Atlanta families living with Autism, she has appeared on Headline News, Montel Williams, NPR and other media outlets as an advocate for families living with autism.  Thanks to @cbddepaul and @romancewriters for sponsoring this podcast. Creator and Producer of the Black Romance Podcast: Julie E Moody-Freeman Sound Design: Juelle Daley; a_caju_creative Artwork: Kyle Gabb; Marciano_arts Website: https://kennedyryanwrites.com Reel: https://www.amazon.com/Reel-Standalone-Hollywood-Renaissance-Novel-ebook/dp/B091G3LF8S Queen Move: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086R7S4GX/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 All the King’s Men Series: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081NBYRCZ?ref_=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_tkin&binding=kindle_edition Long Shot: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BLZ7S7T/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i6