I spoke with Albany Archer, an indie country romance author known for her “Hallmark-After-Dark” blend of heart, heat, and happily-ever-afters. In this episode, we drop into her wilderness romance, Roughing It (a 30-day wilderness challenge that pairs an Austin influencer with a gruff mountain man), her first book, Keep This Between Us, and her novella Wild Horses. Albany reveals why she writes about 30-something protagonists, the power of found family, the importance of communication, connection, and consent-driven spice, and crafting flawed heroines readers love to debate. She discusses world-building a fictional small-town universe in New Mexico, her own “Southwestern Stars Hollow,” balancing heat with emotional depth, her voracious reading habit, and what’s next for her characters. We also shared our mutual love for Ruby Dixon! This episode is perfect for fans of small-town, sweet-and-spicy contemporary country romance looking for strong female leads, cinnamon-roll heroes, and guaranteed HEAs.
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