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Blushing Over Battle Scenes & Book Boyfriends with Fay Messina
Fantasy author Fay Messina joins us to dish on her debut novel Beguiled—an urban fantasy packed with enemies-to-lovers tension, a swoony love triangle, and just the right amount of spice. We chat about how Fay found her voice (and her plot outlines!) amidst motherhood, why action movies are her secret weapon for writing fight scenes, and which character she’d marry in a heartbeat. From blushing through steamy scenes to channeling chronic pain into powerful storytelling, this episode is a must-listen for fantasy lovers, romance readers, and anyone chasing a creative dream.
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