In The Media
This review in Entertainment Weekly captured so thoroughly the things I love about How to Fail at Flirting.
"The romantic scenes veer from steamy to swoony as Williams layers the physical attraction with the deeper spark and naturalism that belies the fact this is a debut novel. This is a romance, yes, but it’s also a powerful exploration of how abuse and trauma shape us and the resilience and courage it takes to step fully back into one’s power. Naya’s journey of self-love to how to be a more whole partner is every bit as inspiring and emotional as the novel’s central heartfelt romance. . . How to Fail at Flirting is a warm romance that bursts with realism and celebrates the symbiotic power of love and healing."
You can read the entire review here.
"The romantic scenes veer from steamy to swoony as Williams layers the physical attraction with the deeper spark and naturalism that belies the fact this is a debut novel. This is a romance, yes, but it’s also a powerful exploration of how abuse and trauma shape us and the resilience and courage it takes to step fully back into one’s power. Naya’s journey of self-love to how to be a more whole partner is every bit as inspiring and emotional as the novel’s central heartfelt romance. . . How to Fail at Flirting is a warm romance that bursts with realism and celebrates the symbiotic power of love and healing."
You can read the entire review here.
How to Fail at Flirting was a Good Morning America December Book Pick.
See the full list here.
See the full list here.
I had a chance to sit down with a staff member from Goodreads to talk about writing, life, and How to Fail at Flirting. Read about my many lessons learned while writing and that time I accidentally sent me parents the book full of sex scenes I *thought* I'd redacted. Read the Interview.
How to Fail at Flirting was the Top Pick for the December Library Reads list, a collection of the top ten books voted on by Librarians across the country. See the full list.
I got to chat with Denny S. Bryce, author of the forthcoming Wild Women and the Blues, and Sharina Harris, author of Judge's Choice on Frolic. Check it out.
Cosmopolitan Magazine included How to Fail at Flirting in this round up of 20 Brand New Books to Keep You Warm this Winter. Also on the list, books by Barack Obama, Angie Thomas, Ijeoma Oluo and others.
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I'm thrilled to share How to Fail at Flirting is an Indie Next List pick for December! Support your local independent bookstores!
The Washington Post included How to Fail at Flirting in a list of 12 Books to Keep you Occupied for the Rest of 2020
How to Fail at Flirting was included on Cosmopolitan Magazine's list of the Best Romance Novels of 2020 Bringing the Steam.
How To Fail At Flirting was included in We Are Bookish's 12 Romances for Your TBR in the Second Half of 2020.
How To Fail At Flirting was listed as one of the 40 Romance Novels That Are Set to Be the Best of 2020 from Oprah Magazine.
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I loved joining Cass and Taj at Fat Like Me talking about body representation, pandemic resilience, the 1991 board game, Dream Phone, intersectionality, books, reading, romance, and love.