Main Characters Have Curves: Plus-Size Heroines, Monsters, Mafia Romance & Midlife Love with Author Settle Myer

In this episode of The Curvy Literary, host Keshia sits down with author Settle Myer to discuss her powerful journey from journalism to writing bold, body-positive romance novels. Settle opens up about publishing her first sci-fi romance during the 2020 pandemic and how embracing characters that reflect her own age and size transformed her storytelling.

From paranormal creatures and mafia antiheroes to midlife love and plus-size heroines, Settle shares how she’s breaking genre norms across fantasy, mafia, and monster romance. She dives into the behind-the-scenes experience of creating an inclusive cover shoot for her book Beyond the Bright Lights, the struggles of sourcing plus-size stock images, and her mission to center fat characters in narratives full of love, desire, and agency.

You’ll also hear about Settle’s upcoming projects, future book signings, and her take on why fated mates and diverse representation matter more than ever in romance. Plus, enjoy a fun rapid-fire round where we get even more personal with this refreshingly honest and passionate storyteller.

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