

We’re joined by author and fellow podcaster, Lindsay Emory to talk about her latest book, The Royal Runaway, why people are so fascinated by royals, and what her publishing journey has been like.
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WAYS TO LISTEN
Some highlights from our conversation include:
- Her first romance.
- How she got her start writing fanfic, but a mundane conversation with her daughter turned profound and put her on the path to being a writer.
- How The Royal Runaway is more Romantic Adventure vs. Romantic Suspense and that she was heavily influenced by movies like Romancing the Stone and relationships like Princess Lea and Han Solo.
- Why she thinks people are so interested in royals.
- How royalty can elevate the female voice.
- Some of her favorite books about royals.
- Where she gets inspiration: TV, DVDs, and Atlas Obscura
- Her winding path to publication
- Her fabulous advice for aspiring authors
- Her thoughts on Writer’s Block
- And more!
Books mentioned:
- The Royal Runaway by Lindsay Emory
- A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole
- A Duke by Default by Alyssa Cole
- Once Ghosted, Twice Shy by Alyssa Cole
- The Royal We by Heather Cocks
- Prince Charming by Rachel Hawkins
- Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen
- Accidental Beauty Queen by Teri Wilson
- Anne of Green Gables
- Who Thought This Was a Good Idea by Alyssa Mastromonaco
You can find Lindsay on Twitter or Instagram or on her fabulous podcast, Women With Books!