Adriana Herrera: podcast appearances and interviews

Adriana Herrera is a best-selling author known for her romantic fiction and erotica. Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, she now resides in New York City. Herrera's novels challenge traditional conventions of the historical romance genre, notably by depicting openly lesbian relationships in the context of Paris during the 1889 Exposition Universelle. Her writing was motivated by a desire to include Dominican, Latina, and queer characters in romance literature, addressing a gap she perceived in the genre. Influenced by Edith Wharton, Herrera emphasizes writing stories with largely optimistic and satisfying endings. Her work has been recognized in collections such as Best Women’s Erotica of the Year, published by Simon & Schuster in 2021.