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April 7, 2025 63 mins

This week we are joined by Lauren Connolly! Lauren Connolly is an award-winning author of contemporary and magical romance stories, including PS: I Hate You. She’s lived among mountains, next to lakes, and in imaginary worlds. Lauren can never seem to stay in one place for too long, but trust that wherever she’s residing there is a dog who thinks he’s a troll, twin cats hiding in the couch, and bookshelves bursting with stories written by the authors she loves.


In this episode, Lauren Connolly shares her experiences growing up in Delaware, her love for reading, and her thoughts on book to movie adaptations. In this engaging conversation, Lauren Connolly shares her journey as a writer, discussing her experiences with writing different genres, and the impact of social media on publishing. She reflects on her personal journey with grief and how it influenced her writing, particularly in her latest book, 'PS I Hate You.' You don’t want to miss our discussion about Lauren’s experience having a Twilight teenage crisis. Give this episode a listen!


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