Celebrating Christmas and Queer Love with Georgia Clark

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In this festive episode, Laura chats with Georgia Clark, author of Most Wonderful, a queer Christmas rom-com that’s both edgy and cozy. Georgia dives into her inspiration for writing ensemble romances, her love for Sweet Valley High, and how her Australian upbringing shaped her perspective on Christmas. They also explore how rom-coms and romance novels bring readers joy and connection. Tune in for a delightful conversation packed with insights into writing, the magic of Christmas, and some fantastic book recommendations!

Topics Discussed:

• Georgia’s new release, Most Wonderful, a queer Christmas rom-com.
• The art of writing ensemble romances: balancing multiple storylines and characters.
• Setting a Christmas novel in the Catskills and capturing the holiday spirit year-round.
• Sweet Valley High nostalgia and its influence on Georgia’s writing.
• How rom-coms and romance novels provide escapism and joy.
• A discussion on the evolving representation in romance, including queer and trans love stories.
• Georgia’s writing workshops, storytelling group, and newsletter.

Books Mentioned:

• Most Wonderful by Georgia Clark https://amzn.to/4ilEEK3
• All Fours by Miranda July https://amzn.to/3OsO20A
• The Prospects by KT Hoffman https://amzn.to/3V8GF1S
• Fang Fiction by Kate Stayman-London https://amzn.to/4g9rUEl
• Whoever You Are, Honey by Olivia Gatwood https://amzn.to/4eWPtzi
• Instructions for Travelling West by Joy Sullivan https://amzn.to/4g6tFCg
• The Pairing by Casey McQuiston https://amzn.to/4fN3JM4
• Happy Place by Emily Henry https://amzn.to/4fO0Cng

Connect with Georgia Clark:

• Website: georgiaclark.com
• Instagram: @georgialouclark
• Generation Women: generationwomen.us

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