✨ Who Needs Tinder When You’ve Got a Fairy Godmother? — Featuring Maya Tyler ✨
In this magical and hilarious episode, Kimmy and Tiffany are joined by romance author Maya Tyler to talk all things Designed by Destiny — a contemporary romance with a fairy godmother twist that flips the genre on its head. 💘🪄
Maya shares her writing journey from unfinished drafts to her first published novella in 2014, how she crafts awkwardly charming character interactions, and why she believes fake relationships and magical realism are the perfect blend for modern romance readers. We dive into the evolution of her author brand, her current WIP Formula for Fate, and why casting dream actors for her characters helps bring the story to life.
– The power of a first draft (even if it’s messy)
– Why reading widely fuels better writing
– How to handle reader feedback and grow from it
– The struggle and joy of author rebranding
– And yes… we get into rapid-fire questions about favorite tropes, books, and movies (spoiler: she’s a The Princess Bride stan 👑)
If you're into romance, fairy godmothers, character growth, and grand romantic gestures, this one’s got your name written in glitter. ✍️✨
IG: @mayatylerauthor
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