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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 1H 14M

Interview with Author: Lila Herron

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A confident heroine refuses to take up less space.A dark romance heroine who’s plus-size, confident, and fully aware of her worth should not be a rarity. Author Lila Herron, whose book Any Means Necessary delivers sharp banter, undeniable tension, and a heroine who refuses to dim her light for anyone.We go behind the scenes on publishing and platform strategy. Lila breaks down how teasing an unwritten idea on BookTok went viral, what self-publishing taught her about craft and marketing, and what changed when Any Means Necessary was re-released through traditional publishing. If you’re curious about hybrid publishing, Kindle Unlimited page reads, and what it’s like to build a romance career in public while the algorithm shifts under your feet, you’ll get both honesty and useful detail.Listen now, share this with a romance reader who wants more representation, and leave a review if you like what you hear. What’s the one thing that makes you trust a romance couple on the page?Follow Lila on IG: @authorlilaherron & TT: @authorlilaherron Website: www.authorlilaherron.com  Cover Art by: moiIntro/Outro Music: positive vibes by nanaacom on CapcutContact Email: [email protected] IG: @spillthesmutpodcast TT: @spillthesmutpodcastJordan IG: @sipsoffiction TT: @sipsoffiction

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A confident heroine refuses to take up less space. A dark romance heroine who’s plus-size, confident, and fully aware of her worth should not be a rarity. Author Lila Herron, whose book Any Means Necessary delivers sharp banter, undeniable tension, and a heroine who refuses to dim her light for anyone. We go behind the scenes on publishing and platform strategy. Lila breaks down how teasing an unwritten idea on BookTok went viral, what self-publishing taught her about craft and marketing, an...

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