Carley Fortune on romance novels, screen adaptations, and owning the beach read label
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Johanna Schneller
Summary
A profile of Canadian author Carley Fortune, whose bestselling romance novels (starting with *Every Summer After*) are being adapted into a Prime Video series. The article follows Fortune as she navigates the transition from page to screen, reflects on her craft as a romance writer, and addresses critics who dismiss the genre. It explores her writing process, the emotional resonance of her stories, and her confidence in owning the "beach read" label.
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· 3 pulledI write books that people want to read on vacation. I write books that people want to read on the beach. And I'm not apologizing for that.
There's this idea that if something is popular, it can't be good. And I think that's a really dangerous and elitist way of thinking about art.
Every Summer After changed my life. It gave me a career I love and readers who connect with my stories in ways I never imagined.
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