Sci-Fi Romance Recs With Formula Zero's Author Meredith Lanzen

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Ever wondered what happens when Formula 1 gets launched into zero gravity — and thrown in a childhood-best-friends-to-lovers arc for good measure? Debut author Meredith Lanzen joins us to talk about her sci-fi sports romance, Formula Zero.We dig into how a Drive to Survive rabbit hole turned into a book deal, why she wanted her leads to be equals on the racetrack, and her go-to recommendations for readers who love character-driven sci-fi, banter-heavy urban fantasy, and rom-coms with real emotional depth. If you love found family, slow-burn trust, and worlds that feel just a little bit magic around the edges, this episode is for you.📚 Books MentionedFormula Zero by Meredith Lanzen — Buy on Amazon | Sci-Fi Romance / Sports Romance | Audio ✅Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell — Buy on Amazon | Sci-Fi Romance | Audio ✅The Last Sun by K.D. Edwards — Buy on Amazon | Urban Fantasy | Audio ✅The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun — Buy on Amazon | Contemporary Romance / Rom-Com | Audio ✅Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir — Buy on Amazon | Sci-Fi Fantasy Mystery | Audio ✅⏱️Timestamps[00:00] Intro & welcome[01:00] Meredith's side quests: jigsaw puzzling, sourdough[02:00] The Formula 1 obsession begins[03:00] Discovering F1 via Drive to Survive; the writing journey starts[04:00] The idea for Formula Zero is born[06:00] Why she wanted her racers to be true equals[08:00] Formula Zero plot: Clark & Julian's fractured friendship[10:00] The fake-friendship PR twist[11:00] Favorite sci-fi elements & comfort rereads[13:00] Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell[14:00] The Last Sun by K.D. Edwards[16:00] The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun[19:00] Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir[21:00] Where to find Meredith onlineJoin the ConversationSubscribe to our Substack for exclusive recommendations. (wtrnblog.substack.com)Follow & Subscribe: What to Read Next Blog | YouTube: What to Read NextSubscribe & leave a review!