Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of S.J. Taylor, author of the Danger by Association trilogy, and her insights on writing, healing through storytelling, and the cultural richness of New Orleans.

Keywords:

Writing journey, Healing through stories, New Orleans culture, Mafia romance, Character development, Author interview, Mental health, Creative process, Series analysis, Literary inspiration

Key  Topics

Author's journey from childhood to writing career

Healing and processing trauma through storytelling

Cultural influences of New Orleans on her books

Deep character development and vulnerability

The concept of opposing forces and complex characters

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:06 S.J's Journey Before Danger By Association

03:51 The Cause That Made 12 Yr Old S.J Fall In Love With Writing

05:31 What's It Like Growing Up With 9 Other Children

06:41 How Writing Helped S.J Find Herself

09:56 The Affect Being Able To Help People With Words Has On S.J's Life

13:14 How S.J Incorporated Realness & Raw Feelings Into Her Book

15:39 What Do We Get With The Danger By Association Trilogy

18:04 How Deep Does This Opposing Forces Go In This Series

20:28 What Makes An Amazing Villain In S.J's Opinion

22:27 The Role of Perspective in Storytelling

24:51 The Essence of New Orleans in Writing

26:25 How New Orleans Affected S.J's Life Outside Of Writing

28:10 Her Favorite Part About New Orleans

29:11 Are We Able To Feel New Orleans Within Her Series

30:15 The Unique French Mafia Setting

34:04 Building Her Characters From The Middle Ground, Why?

36:57 The Price of Innocence, Protection, and Loyalty

40:04 Exploring Book Two: A Unique Take on Beauty and the Beast

43:08 Author's Reflection: Would She Make The Same Decisions As Her Characters

45:52 Books That've Affected S.J's Life

49:53 What Interests S.J Beyond Books

51:17 The Importance of Art in Society

55:25 The Takeaways From Danger By Association

57:22 What Is S.J's New Project Coming Soon

01:00:37 Balancing Life As A Mother & Author

01:03:58 The Benefits of Homeschooling

01:07:13 Something About S.J You Won't Learn From Her Books

01:09:46 Closing Thoughts Section