Dear reader,
It’s cute to meet you! Welcome to Love, Underlined, your new online community for romance readers. Each month we invite one of our romance authors to answer a romance-themed Q&A. This month, K. L. Walther, author of While We’re Young, shares her favorite romance tropes, her book crushes, and more! Read on for the full K. L. Walther Q&A.
Love,
Underlined
What was the first romance novel you read?
Anna Godbersen’s Luxe Quartet comes to mind. It definitely paved the way for my love of young adult romance. I remember pitching it to my middle school friends as “historical Gossip Girl,” and thinking about it now, that series might’ve inspired my penchant for writing tight-knit friend groups and ensemble casts!
What romance are you currently reading?
PS: I Hate You by Lauren Connolly has been side-eyeing me from my nightstand, but I recently loved Catherine Doyle’s The Dagger and the Flame. My book was practically burning from the heat between the two lead characters!
What are your favorite tropes?
I am first and foremost a friends-to-lovers girl, but I also love forced proximity and grumpy-sunshine.
Who’s your book crush?
Étienne St. Clair from Stephanie Perkins’s Anna and the French Kiss has yet to be dethroned.
What inspires your writing?
My family, friends, travels, daydreams, and food. I admit I love a good dinner description.
What’s your favorite part of writing romance?
There is nothing like The Meet-Cute! It is a big day in my apartment when my characters banter for the first time. I consider dialogue my bread and butter.
Share with us an out of context quote from While We’re Young!
“We should probably leave,” he whispered in my ear. “Go someplace else.”
“Where?” I asked, officially breathless. “There are like a million rooms here.”
“I don’t know,” he answered. “Let’s consult our maps and pick one.”
Describe While We’re Young in three emojis.
I’m not good at this game, but . . .
(heart made with hands emoji)
