She Wrote Her Own Trauma Into a Mafia Trilogy

Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of S.J. Taylor, author of the Danger by Association trilogy, and her insights on writing, healing through storytelling, and the cultural richness of New Orleans.Keywords:Writing journey, Healing through stories, New Orleans culture, Mafia romance, Character development, Author interview, Mental health, Creative process, Series analysis, Literary inspirationKey  TopicsAuthor's journey from childhood to writing careerHealing and processing trauma through storytellingCultural influences of New Orleans on her booksDeep character development and vulnerabilityThe concept of opposing forces and complex charactersChapters:00:00 Introduction01:06 S.J's Journey Before Danger By Association03:51 The Cause That Made 12 Yr Old S.J Fall In Love With Writing05:31 What's It Like Growing Up With 9 Other Children06:41 How Writing Helped S.J Find Herself09:56 The Affect Being Able To Help People With Words Has On S.J's Life13:14 How S.J Incorporated Realness & Raw Feelings Into Her Book15:39 What Do We Get With The Danger By Association Trilogy18:04 How Deep Does This Opposing Forces Go In This Series20:28 What Makes An Amazing Villain In S.J's Opinion22:27 The Role of Perspective in Storytelling24:51 The Essence of New Orleans in Writing26:25 How New Orleans Affected S.J's Life Outside Of Writing28:10 Her Favorite Part About New Orleans29:11 Are We Able To Feel New Orleans Within Her Series30:15 The Unique French Mafia Setting34:04 Building Her Characters From The Middle Ground, Why?36:57 The Price of Innocence, Protection, and Loyalty40:04 Exploring Book Two: A Unique Take on Beauty and the Beast43:08 Author's Reflection: Would She Make The Same Decisions As Her Characters45:52 Books That've Affected S.J's Life49:53 What Interests S.J Beyond Books51:17 The Importance of Art in Society55:25 The Takeaways From Danger By Association57:22 What Is S.J's New Project Coming Soon01:00:37 Balancing Life As A Mother & Author01:03:58 The Benefits of Homeschooling01:07:13 Something About S.J You Won't Learn From Her Books01:09:46 Closing Thoughts Section