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Writing the Books We Needed...(w/ Author Kristina Forest)

Writing the Books We Needed...(w/ Author Kristina Forest)

Update: 2025-07-17
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Join Niccara as she welcomes USA Today bestselling author Kristina Forest, whose mission centers on writing the books she wished she had as a young Black teenager. In this powerful conversation, we explore how Black romance serves as a source of healing and affirmation for readers across both YA and adult genres. Kristina opens up about her journey of crafting stories that intentionally showcase Black joy, healthy family dynamics, and the transformative power of love through works like her Greene Sisters series, "The Neighbor Favor," "The Partner Plot," and her latest YA novel "Heartsick."

Whether you're seeking books that affirm and transforms, this conversation offers healing romance and coming-of-age stories, this is an episode for you!

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Writing the Books We Needed...(w/ Author Kristina Forest)

Writing the Books We Needed...(w/ Author Kristina Forest)