Episode Summary: In this episode, Kelly and Alix interview dark romance author Monty Jay about their writing, influences, and love of morally grey characters! Author Bio Monty Jay is a dark romance author with titles published in multiple countries. Their books are for hopeless romantics with wicked hearts looking for their next morally grey hero. They call the Appalachian mountains home, along with their two furry friends, Poe and Maeve. When they aren’t writing you can find them reading anything Stephen King, in a tattoo chair, or bingeing a new true crime documentary.  Topics Discussed:[2:12] Becoming a Writer[7:54] Writing Style[13:11] Writing Process[20:59] Horror Influence[31:08] The Lies We Steal by Monty Jay[42:11] Monty's Favorite Morally Grey Characters[52:20] Wrath of an Exile by Monty Jay[54:09] Final Questions Other Resources MentionedGoosebumps Series by R.L. StineFrankenstein by Mary ShelleyDracula by Bram StokerFahrenheit 451 by Ray BradburyIt by Stephen KingJay Kristoff InterviewEmpire of the Vampire by Jay KristoffWuthering Heights by Emily BronteAmerican Psycho by Bret Easton EllisBromantic Puckboy by Eden Finley and Saxon James What's New at LitJoy?Frankenstein & Phantom of the Opera Special Editions Follow MontyThe Fury Series The Hollow Boys Instagram Newsletter Follow LitJoy!Join our private membership group at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-lunacornsFollow us on Instagram @litjoycrateFollow us on TikTok @litjoycrateUse the code PODCAST10 for a 10% discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.