Small Town, Big Heart: Ambar Cordova on Writing Diverse Romance

Have you ever dreamed of a small town where every love story feels fresh, emotional, and perfectly real? Today on We Read Smut, we're joined by author Ambar Cordova, who masterfully crafts these worlds in her small town multicultural romances. She’s giving us the inside scoop on her author journey, creating diverse characters, and why she embraces the miscommunication trope.

Ambar shares her incredible story of how a COVID-19 book swap unexpectedly led her to become a published author. She discusses how her upbringing in the Dominican Republic and her life in a small Florida town inspire the diverse and realistic communities in her books. We talk about why it's important to see multicultural couples in small-town settings and how she writes flawed, emotional characters that feel truly authentic. This conversation is a beautiful dive into the healing power of romance and finding yourself on the page.

Key Takeaways
*Reclaiming the Small Town Trope: Ambar shares why she creates diverse, multicultural small towns that challenge the typical stereotype in romance.
*The Power of Messy Characters: Learn why Ambar intentionally writes realistic, messy, and emotional characters who aren't perfect but are always true to themselves.
*Embracing the Miscommunication Trope: Discover why the miscommunication trope is a natural and authentic part of Ambar's storytelling, often reflecting her own life experiences.

Ready to get a fresh perspective on small-town romance and find your next emotional read? Then listen to our full conversation!

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Website: https://www.acordovabooks.com/

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*CHAPTER MARKERS:*
00:00 Introduction to Ambar Cordova & Small Town Romance
00:35 Ambar's Journey from Reader to Author
04:13 Ambar's Childhood and Early Love of Reading
08:41 Navigating Reading with Kids
16:41 Reclaiming the Small Town Trope with Baker Oaks
25:25 Alesia's Experience in Small Towns
27:10 Small Town vs. City Upbringing
31:53 Small Town Romance Recommendations
34:24 The Importance of Character Development
39:05 Writing Messy & Emotional Characters
41:48 The Miscommunication Trope
45:41 The Healing Power of Writing and Reading
48:31 Where to Find Ambar Cordova's Books & Socials