Kandi Steiner on real romance and raw inspiration

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Bestselling author Kandi Steiner joins us to talk about her iconic novel, A Love Letter to Whiskey. Kandi tells us about her recent Writing Magazine article, "Turning your life into fiction," exploring where her diverse story ideas come from and how she keeps her characters so beautifully flawed. We discuss the catharsis of writing, Kandi’s typical writing day in Tennessee, and her unique path to publication. Kandi shares how she protects the real people in her life while staying authentic to her story, and why she believes the "magic" of writing happens when we share our most vulnerable moments.Plus, Kandi shares her current book recommendations and what’s next for her readers.Check out A Love Letter to Whiskey or preorder Kandi’s new hockey romance novel, Stand your Ground, which is out on 9th April 2026. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit writersonline.substack.com/subscribe

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