Join The Author Queen as she sits down with debut novelist Noël Stark to discuss her spicy romcom "Love, Camera, Action." Drawing from two decades of entertainment industry experience, Noël reveals how her background as a director shaped her storytelling, shares insights on writing chemistry that jumps off the page, and discusses the challenges women still face in Hollywood. From crafting compelling romantic tension to managing feedback as a new author, this candid conversation offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of filmmaking and fiction writing.

In this powerful episode, host The Author Queen welcomes author and speaker Nafeesah Leverett, whose journey from depression and suicidal thoughts to spiritual rebirth offers hope to women struggling with their faith. Nafeesah candidly shares how she survived relationships, battled depression and WON, and ultimately found healing through honest, purposeful prayer.

The conversation centers around Nafeesah's devotional prayer journal Pray on Purpose, which emerged from her own practice of journaling as a way to communicate authentically with God. She explains how journaling became the way through which God spoke to her when she couldn't hear Him elsewhere, and how this experience shaped her mission to help other women rebuild their relationships with God.

With remarkable vulnerability, Nafeesah discusses her past struggles, including abortion and her ongoing journey of self-forgiveness. She emphasizes that God isn't intimidated by our mess and reveals how her unexpected academic journey—going from a 2.0 GPA to earning a master's degree with a 3.5—demonstrated God's power to transform seemingly impossible situations.

This episode offers encouragement for anyone seeking to move beyond routine prayers to develop a more intentional, honest spiritual practice. Nafeesah's core message resonates throughout: you are loved, you are worthy, and you are forgiven.

Guest: Nafeesah Leverett (Author of Pray on Purpose)

Recorded: March 8, 2025

"How are you going to get a real job?" It's the question that haunts creative professionals everywhere—and romance author Monique Fisher has an answer that defies convention.

Join us for a candid conversation with the creator of the MRCU (Mo's Rom-Com Universe) as she dismantles the myth of the "real job" and reveals how her passion for crafting diverse romance novels exists alongside (and sometimes in beautiful tension with) her nine-to-five career. From theatre enthusiast to comic book geek to acclaimed author of six published works, Monique shares her unconventional path and why creative pursuits deserve recognition as legitimate career choices.

We'll explore how Monique balances her professional life with her writing schedule, the importance of diverse voices in the romance genre, and how her Los Angeles environment influences her storytelling. For anyone who's ever had their creative ambitions dismissed or questioned, this episode offers both validation and practical strategies for pursuing your passion—whether or not it fits society's definition of a "real job."

Plus, find out which superhero actor Monique would cast in one of her rom-coms!, coinciding with the release of Monique's sixth book as of December 2024.

Guest: Monique Fisher (Creator of Mo's Rom-Com Universe)

Previously recorded March 8th 2025