Denise Williams is an author who has published eight books, with her ninth book coming out in December. She is known for writing romance novels that feature strong, complex characters and explore themes of love, healing, and self-acceptance. Denise's books have been featured in various publications and have received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly. In this episode, Denise shares her journey as a writer, from penning her first book in second grade to becoming a published author. She emphasizes the importance of representation in literature and shares her experience of creating diverse characters in her books.