Buckle up for a whirlwind conversation with romance juggernaut Ruan Willow! In this electrifying Literary Lines episode, GiGi Meier sits down with the prolific author who's conquered the romance genre with 64+ titles (and counting), four secret pen names, and a staggering 1.2 million downloads across 68 countries.

Ruan pulls back the curtain on her astonishing creative output, revealing how she balances writing new releases like Overcoming Heartache (April 15) and Deception's Snare (May 1) with hosting her wildly popular Oh F*ck Yeah! podcast - where she delivers hundreds of unfiltered, empowering episodes for women.

The conversation crackles with insider knowledge as Ruan shares her strategies for breaking into independent bookstores, prepping for major 2025 book fairs, and why certain romance subgenres can make or break writers. She gets real about overcoming naysayers, her innovative "Theo Reads" project, and how she manages multiple subscription services while still finding time to create.

Packed with hard-won wisdom about book covers, productivity hacks, and building an unstoppable author brand, this interview is a masterclass in creative entrepreneurship. And wait until you hear where she'd be if she could wave a magic wand!

For anyone who's ever dreamed of turning their passion for romance into a full-fledged empire, Ruan Willow's story will leave you inspired, energized, and ready to write your own success story.

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