In this episode of Page to Picture, Kim sits down with contemporary romance author Leslie McElroy to talk all things writing, hockey romance, and the emotional magic behind her latest book, The Sweetest Risk.

Leslie opens up about her journey from lifelong reader to published author, how writing became her therapy, and why pop culture, especially rom-coms, plays such a huge role in her storytelling. We dig into character development, writing intimate moments that actually hit, and why creating characters that feel real, safe, and relatable matters so much.

From swoony hockey romance to grounding characters in reality (yes, including nicknames 👀), this conversation is packed with heart, honesty, and craft talk for readers and writers alike. Plus, Leslie teases future projects and shares what she loves most about connecting with her readers.

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