S4 E2- Trapping Kennedy Ryan: The simple promise of 8 hours of sleep

Some books arrive as love stories and leave you thinking about much more. This week, I’m joined by Kennedy Ryan, bestselling author of Can’t Get Enough and Before I Let Go, for a conversation that feels less like an interview and more like gabbing with a very wise bestie. We talk about the fragility of success, the realities of moving between traditional and self-publishing (and why she’s done both—more than once), and the way her novels operate as Trojan horses: sweeping romances that carry big, necessary conversations about justice, equity, and identity. Kennedy also shares how her background in journalism shapes her work, from the deep research phase that anchors each book to the responsibility she feels when writing stories meant to spark discourse. It’s thoughtful, honest, and deeply human—and a reminder that love stories can do much more than “that thing.” Links: Follow No Write Way on Instagram V.E. Schwab’s Website Kennedy Ryan’s Website Credits: Host: V.E. Schwab Producer/Editor/Mixer: Jenna Maurice