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The Author Spotlight with Kenya Goree-Bell and Moni Boyce is a brand new podcast. Two authors who love everything about romance books and authors. Our goal is to celebrate authors and books we love.

We’d love for you to join us for a deep dive into craft, author life, and the books you love.

In our first season, we delve into some of our favorite authors and their series that we love. You know the ones that you've binged two or three times and just can't put down. The series that feature some of your favorite book boyfriends.

Join us each week to be entertained and learn a little something.

Instagram: @TheAuthorSpotlight

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