
Episode #1
Writing real romance: Mental Health, Angst & Subverting Tropes (ft. Rowan Davidson @rowan.writes)
In this episode of the Book Besties Club Podcast, Iβm joined by author Rowan Davidson to talk about creating the romance stories she always wanted to read. After realising there was a long list of things she didnβt want to see in romance books, Rowan decided to write her own, creating realistic characters, emotional journeys and stories designed to make readers feel truly seen. We chat about mental health representation in books, writing high-angst romances, subverting familiar tropes, and why authentic relationships matter. Rowan also shares what itβs like publishing books just three months apart and her mission to get her stories into the hands of readers who need them. If you love romance with depth, realistic characters and stories that explore the messy, complicated sides of love, this episode is for you.

