6.8 - Ableism in Romcoms (Interview with Alys Murray)

from When Isabel Met Aviva Hosted by Isabel Thottam and Aviva Peltin

In this episode of the pod, we discuss ableism in romcoms with writer Alys Murray! Alys shares her journey from aspiring musical theater director to successful screenwriter and novelist. She discusses her work in rom-coms for Hallmark and Lifetime, the creative process behind her scripts, and her insights into the industry, including diversity initiatives and the art of the romcom! Alys's Website: https://alysmurray.com/about/o Follow Alys on Instagram: @writeralys Feel free to email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Instagram & Threads: @whenisabelmetaviva Follow Isabel on Instagram & Threads @adventuringisabel Follow Aviva on Instagram & Threads: @avivapeltin

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