🎙️ What do hockey, heartbreak, and healing have in common? A really good romance novel.

In this episode of The Author Next Door, hosts Cassie Newell and Angela Haas sit down with international bestselling author Ava Miles to talk about her latest hockey romance, her writing journey, and how she crafts deeply emotional, authentic stories that resonate with readers.

We explore:

The irresistible appeal of sports romance (yes, even if you don’t love sports 🏒❤️)

How Ava builds layered, powerful female leads

The emotional arcs that drive her stories—and how they reflect real life

The joy and challenge of writing for a passionate audience

Why authenticity is at the heart of every great love story

What reader feedback has taught her about courage, connection, and craft

If you love character-driven romance with heart, heat, and healing—or want a behind-the-scenes look at the emotional depth of storytelling—this episode will hit you right in the feels.

👇 What’s your favorite sports romance trope? Drop it below! 

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Find more about Ava Miles Here:

👉 Website: https://avamiles.com/

📚 The Hockey Experiment: https://avamiles.com/books/the-hockey-experiment/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avamiles/

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CASSIE NEWELL

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Writing Coach 📚  https://www.sassywritingcoach.com/

Keywords 🔑: Ava Miles, hockey romance, character development, author journey, sports literature, emotional arcs, reader feedback, women in literature, storytelling, writing advice