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February 22, 2023 44 mins

Today, Lori is interviewing Thien-Kim Lam. They’ll be talking about writing romance with depth and spice.

Thien-Kim Lam writes stories about Vietnamese characters who smash stereotypes and find their happy endings. A recovering Type-Asian, she guzzles cà phê sữa đá, makes art, and bakes her feelings to stay sane. Her books Happy Endings and Full Exposure are steamy romances that will make you hungry.Thien-Kim is also the founder of Bawdy Bookworms, a subscription box that pairs sexy romances with erotic toys. She’s been featured on Jezebel, NPR, BBC America, and Glamour. 


You can find her on her personal website or follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and here is the link to her book coaching site. She can also be found on Bawdy Bookworms’s Instagram.

 

In this episode Thien-Kim Lam and Lori discuss:

  • Balancing a love story with conflict.

  • Sex education and sexuality as empowerment.

  • Creating banter that isn’t forced.

 

Plus, her #1 tip for writers.

For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/450

 

 

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