Claire Kingsley Author Interview: Small Town Romance, Claire's Upcoming Book Release & More!
On this episode of Sippin’ on Spice, we’re sitting down with USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling romance author Claire Kingsley to talk romantic MMCs, heroines with sass, small-town charm and more. Claire opens up about her writing journey: from being a lifelong reader of fantasy and classic tales to crafting steamy, heartfelt contemporary romances. We’ll explore how she builds quirky, sassy heroines and swoony heroes who aren’t afraid to go all in — one of her signature strengths. We dive into the series that helped build her dedicated readership — including her beloved Bailey Brothers series (beginning with Protecting You) which blends small-town settings, heated tension, family dynamics and humor. We’ll also touch on her other series such as the Dirty Martini Running Club, Bootleg Springs, Miles Family and more — show-casing how she builds community, intertwining characters and emotional resonance. Then, we talk about her upcoming November release, Sleigh Bells and Snowstorms, which promises holiday magic, a dash of suspense, witty banter, and a memorable small-town romance. According to Claire, the book is “fun… has adventure, suspense, humor, witty banter, a dash of spice, a small town we know and love, a big holiday happily ever after and Christmas!” Beyond the books: Claire shares insight into her author life and how she stays inspired. We’ll ask about her writing process, challenges she’s faced, her favorite tropes to write (and read), and what’s next on her horizon.Whether you’re a longtime Claire Kingsley fan or new to her world, you’ll walk away with a deeper appreciation of how she crafts those swoony feels, memorable characters and satisfying happily‐ever‐afters — and you’ll get an inside peek at what to expect this holiday season.Tune in for…The origin story behind Claire’s author journeyInsights into her popular series (Bailey Brothers, etc.)The inspiration of Sleigh Bells and SnowstormsHer thoughts on writing holiday romances and balancing suspense & spiceA glimpse into her upcoming projects and what’s next for fansSo pour yourself a glass (or mug), kick back, and join us as we talk with one of our favorite small town romance authors, Claire Kingsley!#books #smalltownromance #Smalltownromancebooks #ClaireKingsley #BookPodcast #RomanceBooks #RomanceBookRecommendations #BookRecommendations #BootlegSprings #BaileyBrothersSeries #MilesBrothersSeries #BestSmallTownRomanceBooks
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