Black Silk & Ruby Red: Author Letizia Firmani

What happens when a love of fan fiction turns into a published fantasy romance series? In this episode of Page to Picture, Kim sits down with fantasy romance author Letizia Firmani to talk about her journey from writing fan fiction to creating worlds and characters of her very own.Letizia takes us behind the scenes of her Black Silk and Red Ruby series, sharing how fan fiction shaped her approach to world-building, why planning and outlining are such an important part of her writing process, and how her stories continue to evolve as she writes them.We dive into forbidden romance, morally gray characters, banter, forced proximity, darker themes, character development, and the emotional side of writing. Letizia also opens up about incorporating mental health themes into her stories and how writing can become a therapeutic and cathartic experience.And because this is Page to Picture, we HAD to talk adaptations! We get into dream casting, which scenes she'd love to see brought to the screen, and what makes her books feel ready for a television or movie adaptation.Whether you're a fantasy romance reader, aspiring author, fan fiction veteran, or simply obsessed with seeing your favorite books come to life, this conversation has plenty to unpack!Find Letizia Firmani:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letiziafirmani/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@letiziafirmaniWebsite: https://www.letiziafirmani.com/