Krysten Lindsay Hager – YA Romance, Fame, Friendship & Finding Yourself

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, Michelle sits down with award-winning author Krysten Lindsay Hager to talk all things writing, friendship, fame, and the emotional journey of growing up. From first crushes and awkward moments to the pressure of fitting in, Krysten's books explore the heart of teen and young adult life with honesty, warmth, and wit.We dive into her hit series like Cecily Taylor, Stars in the City, and Landry’s True Colors, as well as what inspired her to write about self-esteem, values, and navigating fame. Plus, she shares insights from her writing journey—including how Cecily in the City won the 2023 Readers Favorite Award for Best YA Romance—and what it’s like to guest host on Michigan Avenue Media.Whether you’re a fan of sweet YA romance or just love stories with heart and humor, this episode is for you.ABOUT KRYSTEN:Krysten Lindsay Hager writes about friendship, dating, self-esteem, fitting in, fame, and values. Her work includes YA contemporary books, new adult, and middle grade fiction. She is the author of the Cecily Taylor Series, the Stars in the City Series, the Star Series, the Landry’s True Colors Series, and Dating the It Guy. Cecily in the City won the 2023 Readers Favorite Award for best young adult romance. She received her BA in English and master's degree from the University of Michigan-Flint. Krysten's work has been featured in USA Today, The Flint Journal, the Grand Haven Tribune, the Beavercreek Current, the Bellbrook Times, Springfield News-Sun, Grand Blanc View, Dayton Daily News and on Living Dayton. She is a frequent guest host on the Michigan Avenue Media podcast with Marsha Casper Cook.WHERE TO FIND KRYSTEN:Website | Facebook | Instagram@KrystenLindsay on Threads & X BUY LINKS:Amazon Author Page | When Stars Collide in the CityStars in the City | Falling for a Star in the CityCecily in the City | Middle School Series | Pop star YA romance Cecily Taylor Series