Episode 32: Inverview with author James Robert Moore on his novel ‘Not Good Enough’, Self-Discovery, and the Power of Chosen Family

In this episode, debut author James Robert Moore joins Susie to talk about his uplifting and emotional novel Not Good Enough. A story about self-discovery, belonging, and the beauty of chosen family.James shares how his background in theatre has shaped his writing process and character dynamics, and opens up about his publishing journey, from entering writing competitions to finally holding his first novel in print.They discuss the importance of LGBTQ representation in literature, how writing can be deeply therapeutic, and why stories like Not Good Enough are helping readers feel seen and celebrated.James also gives a glimpse into his next project about surrogacy, and shares some brilliant book recommendations you won’t want to miss — including Disappoint Me by Nicola Dinan and Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak and Dogs by Jordan Stevens.Whether you’re a fan of uplifting LGBTQ fiction, curious about the writing process, or just love hearing the story behind the story, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired and ready to pick up your next great read.