What happens when love, self-discovery, and a little Tolkien obsession collide? 👀

In this episode of Page to Picture, Kim sits down with indie author Sarah Chapman to talk about her debut novel Between the Lines ; a heartfelt story about love, communication, and figuring out who you are when life doesn’t go according to plan.

Sarah opens up about being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a young age and how writing became both an escape and a form of empowerment. She shares how she intentionally wove representation into her story (“I wanted to trick people into learning about it”), and how her characters Rory and Sam each reflect different pieces of her own personality. We get into the messy, beautiful realities of indie publishing, character development, writing dialogue, and what it actually takes to draft a nearly 100k-word novel in 28 days. Casual.

And because this is Page to Picture, the conversation spirals in the best way. We bond over Lord of the Rings, comfort books, hobbit energy (“I am a hobbit. I like to stay at home.”), themed movie marathons, and the ultimate relationship litmus test: will you watch LOTR with me? We even detour into reality TV (yes, Vanderpump Rules) before Sarah teases her upcoming book, Stake in the Game, inspired by competition shows like The Traitors.

This episode is for anyone who:

• Loves character-driven romance

• Cares about authentic representation in fiction

• Is curious about the indie author journey

• Or considers LOTR rewatches a personality trait

Grab your second breakfast and press play. 🎙️✨

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