"Embrace the cringe."

In this engaging podcast episode, indie author Rhea Ridge shares her journey into the world of writing, discussing her experiences with reader feedback, the impact of COVID on her reading habits, and the themes she explores in her sci-fi romance novels. Rhea emphasizes the importance of community support in indie publishing and offers valuable advice for aspiring authors. The conversation also touches on the challenges of navigating reviews, the significance of world-building, and Rhea's future writing plans.

Keywords: indie author, alien romance, writing journey, reader feedback, sci-fi themes, community support, self-publishing, book reviews, world-building, aspiring authors