In this illuminating episode, The Author Queen welcomes romance author Joy Jackson, who balances a thriving career in financial technology with writing tech-savvy romance novels featuring Black heroines. Joy shares her journey from the Denver children's library to becoming both a successful tech professional and creator of the popular "Catfish" romance series, which explores online dating deception.

Joy offers practical insights on how she incorporates her tech expertise into her storytelling, creates multiple income streams from her books, and leverages AI tools for marketing while maintaining creative authenticity. The conversation explores the importance of representation in both tech and romance genres, with Joy explaining how she writes to inspire the next generation of Black women in STEM.

Don't miss this powerful discussion about career pivoting, time management for creative pursuits, and how Joy's innovative "Expose" investigative agency book series is changing the narrative around Black women in technology and romance.

Guest: Joy Jackson (Author Joy J)

Co-host: Author VYC365

Recorded: February 22, 2025