Kennedy Ryan

<p>Best-selling writer Kennedy Ryan joins Julie to talks about how she developed her writing craft, which led to the 2014 publication of her first book,<em> When You Are Mine</em>. She talks about her experiences self-publishing, starting a foundation serving Atlanta families living with Autism, and she recounts her experiences at the 2019 RWA award ceremony when she won the Rita award for her self-published novel <em>Long Shot</em> in the Contemporary Romance Long area. They deep dive into her books series All the King’s Men, <em>Queen Move</em>, and her latest <em>release Reel</em>.</p> <p>Kennedy Ryan is a RITA Award Winner and Top 25 Amazon Bestseller. She has also published her writings in <em>Modern Mom Magazine</em>, <em>Chicken Soup for the Soul</em>, <em>USA Today</em>, and many others. The founder and executive director of a foundation serving Atlanta families living with Autism, she has appeared on Headline News, Montel Williams, NPR and other media outlets as an advocate for families living with autism. </p> <p>Thanks to @cbddepaul and @romancewriters for sponsoring this podcast.</p> <p>Creator and Producer of the Black Romance Podcast: Julie E Moody-Freeman</p> <p>Sound Design: Juelle Daley; a_caju_creative</p> <p>Artwork: Kyle Gabb; Marciano_arts</p> <p>Website: <a href="https://kennedyryanwrites.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://kennedyryanwrites.com/&source=gmail&ust=1623163650792000&usg=AFQjCNEe6n1h8-YRlfVwFR26JvRHXb_d5g">https://kennedyryanwrites.com</a></p> <p><em>Reel</em>: <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Reel-Standalone-Hollywood-Renaissance-Novel-ebook/dp/B091G3LF8S"> https://www.amazon.com/Reel-Standalone-Hollywood-Renaissance-Novel-ebook/dp/B091G3LF8S</a></p> <p><em>Queen Move</em>: <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086R7S4GX/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0"> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086R7S4GX/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0</a></p> <p>All the King’s Men Series: <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B