Every author hopes their work will resonate — but for Jodi McAlister, that connection came full circle. 💞 When promoting her book NOT HERE TO MAKE FRIENDS, a reader shared that McAlister’s stories inspired them to become an academic who studies romance — the very same field McAlister herself researches and writes about. It’s a beautiful reminder of how storytelling can spark passion, shape careers, and build bridges between writer and reader. ✨ Featured Here: - Dr. Jodi McAlister (@jodimcalister), author of THE ACADEMIC AFFAIR | Atria (@atriabooks) [📝 Outreach by Kristi Eskew (@kristi_eskew87) | 📹 Video by Abby Flaherty] . . . #authorinterview #atriabooks #romancebooks #bookcommunity #authorspotlight #bookstagram