From Small-Town Love to Sports Romance: Stacey Lynn’s Writing Journey

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.In this episode, Laura chats with bestselling romance author Stacey Lynn about her writing journey, balancing motherhood and career, and her latest book series. Stacey shares insights into her creative process, the evolution of the romance industry, and how she weaves heartfelt, emotional stories in both sports romance and small-town settings. We also dive into the tropes and characters in her popular Kelly Brothers series and her recommendations for other must-read books.Discussion Highlights:Stacey’s start in the romance genre (2011) and the early indie publishing sceneChallenges of writing while raising four kidsHow the romance industry has evolved, from early indie days to TikTok's influenceWriting sports romance vs. small-town romanceInsights into Stacey’s Kelly Brothers series: characters, tropes, and connections between booksTips for writing engaging and emotionally rich romance storiesBooks Mentioned in the Episode:Kelley Brothers Series by Stacey LynnUnending Love (Caleb’s story, a professional hockey player and found family trope) https://amzn.to/4dOKmREUnstoppable Love (Cameron’s story, grumpy hero, best friend's sister trope) https://amzn.to/4d0yHhKUnbreakable Love (Gavin’s story, single dad and second-grade teacher romance) https://amzn.to/3Zh5snDWhat is Kindle Unlimited?Kindle Unlimited is a monthly membership where you can borrow books to read. There are millions of books to read in the romance, mystery, and thriller genres. New titles are added to the Kindle Unlimited Library every day!Don’t have Kindle Unlimited?All of these books are available on Kindle Unlimited. If you don’t have an active Kindle Unlimited Membership, go to https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/ku to check for your best offer!Other Recommendations by Stacey Lynn:Beautiful Stranger by Christina Lauren – A favorite romance novel with a daring, sexy plot. https://amzn.to/3Xw6bQzChicago Vampires by Chloe Neill – A paranormal urban fantasy series with vampires, shifters, and a political twist. https://amzn.to/3ZcwXylKristen Ashley – Any of her series for readers who love alpha males, emotional depth, and great world-building. https://amzn.to/4e4IJjfWhere to Find Stacey Lynn:Website: staceylynnbooks.comInstagram: @staceylynnauthorFacebook: Stacey Lynn BooksTikTok: @staceylynnauthorWant to check out more book recommendations?Visit What to Read Next Blog for reader tips, popular books like recommendations, and many more posts.  Join our What to Read Next Blog Community to get bonus book recommendations, listen to podcasts, and connect with other readers. As a podcast listener, you'll get 20% off your membership forever. Click here to sign up. (https://wtrnblog.substack.com/e3630d38) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: IP29FC0QKB6DV2UEMentioned in this episode:Advertise with UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us