Step into the vibrant world of Paulette Stout, the award-winning author renowned for her brave, spicy tales. This episode of Author Express offers a fascinating peek into her latest novel, What We Give Away. Stout's book is described as a "mesmerizing tapestry of realism" that tackles diet culture in a way that's both enlightening and engaging. You’ll also hear about Paulette's personal journey, including the impact of living in Manhattan on her writing and life philosophy. If you're curious about the blend of research and fiction in contemporary women's literature or how characters can reflect real-life truths about social issues, this episode is your perfect gateway.

Paulette Stout is the multi-award-winning author of empowering stories about women finding their voices, being heard, and embracing love. Read in 43 countries, Paulette delights readers with bingeable storylines and relatable characters that keep pages turning.

Her 17 book award recognitions span her three novels, What Eyes Can’t See, What We Never Say, Love, Only Better, adding to her three advertising industry awards, including a MediaWeek All-Star. Paulette’s fourth novel, What We Give Away, launched to raves earlier this year.

By day, Paulette leads brand marketing for a Nasdaq-listed, global software company, honing those marketing skills you hear each week on the Best of Book Marketing podcast. She also offers 1x1 author coaching.

Connect with Paulette on her website at paulettestout.com, on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok @paulettestoutauthor or on Twitter @StoutContent.

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Kristi Leonard is a modern Renaissance woman deeply rooted in the book world. When she's not immersed in crafting novels, she's orchestrating writing retreats through her business, Writers in the Wild, or lending her voice to non-fiction audiobooks. She leads the Women’s Fiction Writers Association as the president of the board, and interviews her writer pals as one of the hosts of the Author Express Podcast. She will start querying her first book in 2024.

Beyond the realm of words, Kristi embraces the Florida sunshine by hiking with her writer-hiker group and leisurely walks on the beach. She and her husband juggle a couple side businesses and take turns sharing the couch with their goofy Golden-doodle, Maddie. Kristi enjoys travel adventures with her twin sister and living vicariously through her grown children. You can learn more about her and connect at: https://linktr.ee/kristileonard.

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