Rewriting Pride: Samantha Ryan on Queer Romance, Identity & Finding Freedom in Fiction
Author Samantha Ryan joins us to discuss her latest novel, Pride—a queer retelling of Pride and Prejudice! 💖📖 From growing up in a religious environment to finding her voice in queer storytelling, Samantha shares how literature shaped her journey, the challenges of exploring identity, and why she chose a male-male romance for her debut.
🔥 Highlights:
💡 The power of literature (hello, Faulkner!) in shaping her writing ✍️
💡 The impact of print vs. digital storytelling 📚📱
💡 Coming out later in life & embracing personal growth 🌱
💡 Regret, freedom, and the magic of fictional worlds ✨
🔊 "I want to be a phoenix." 🔥 Don’t miss this inspiring conversation!
Links to buy "Pride:"
Amazon- https://amzn.to/42EeKeP
Bookshop.org - https://bookshop.org/a/110292/9781955826617
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