The Importance of Body Diversity & Body Positivity in Romance

Story Behind the Story with Reese Ryan

Are you tired of seeing the same body types on the covers of romance novels? So are we! Join me and authors Leigh Carron, Kayla Grosse, and Taj McCoy for an interactive discussion about the importance of body diversity and body positivity in romance.
Each author will talk about their books which feature plus-size heroines or body positivity and why offering a representation of body diversity is essential to them. Plus, we'll share a list of recommended romances featuring body diversity and body positivity.
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ABOUT LEIGH CARRON:
Leigh Carron is an American living in Canada. Chocolate snob. Devoted mom and wife, blessed with a brilliantly witty daughter and unintentionally humorous husband. She writes sexy stories that are intense, provocative, and deeply sensual. As a recovering yo-yo dieter who has struggled with body image, Leigh channeled those experiences into her debut novel, and its conclusion, A Naked Beauty.
Connect with her at her website: https://leighcarron.com/.
Check out her Amazon page here: https://amzn.to/40Rhd11
Read "Sexy Isn't a Size" in BLUSH MAGAZINE here: https://blush-magazine.com/magazine/issue50/

ABOUT KAYLA GROSSE:
Fantasy has always been a part of Kayla’s life so it wasn’t a surprise to anyone that after high school she attended film school where she learned the ins and outs of making movies. However, It didn’t take long for her to realize that writing has and always will be her ultimate passion. When Kayla isn’t writing, she spends her days in Los Angeles, California writing new characters and stories in all mediums — while drinking copious amounts of fancy coffee and re-watching Lord of The Rings.
Visit Kayla's website here: https://www.kaylagrosse.com/
Check out her Amazon page here: https://amzn.to/44bu5C9
ABOUT TAJ McCOY:
Oakland-born law grad, Taj McCoy, is committed to writing stories championing Black and multiracial women of color, plus-sized protagonists, Black love, Black joy, and characters with strong senses of sisterhood and familial bonds. She is the author of SAVVY SHELDON FEELS GOOD AS HELL, the upcoming ZORA BOOKS HER HAPPY EVER AFTER (April 25, 2023), and editor of the upcoming anthology EVEN IF THE SKY IS FALLING (May 30, 2023). In addition to writing full-time, Taj serves as a literary agent and higher ed consultant.
Visit her website at: https://tajmccoywrites.com
Check out her Amazon page here: https://amzn.to/41VJIMy

ABOUT AUTHOR REESE RYAN:
Reese Ryan writes sexy, emotional romantic fiction featuring characters aged 30+ finding love while navigating career crises and family drama. She writes for Harlequin Desire, Grand Central Forever, and her own indie publishing label—Sinfully Sweet Publishing.
Check out RETURN TO HUMMINGBIRD WAY and the rest of her available titles here: https://www.reeseryan.com/books/.
Join her newsletter here: http://bit.ly/VIPReaderList
Join her private FB reader group, the VIP Reader Lounge here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ReeseRyanVIPReadersLounge/.
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