# Healing Hearts & Happy Endings: Author Mariam Cristina

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Podcast: [Page To Picture](https://stenobird.com/podcast/page-to-picture-7034808)
Published: 2026-03-12T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/page-to-picture/episodes/Healing-Hearts--Happy-Endings-Author-Mariam-Cristina-e3fosdp
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## Resource

In this episode of Page to Picture, Kim sits down with romance author Mariam Cristina to talk about writing love stories while balancing a career in medicine and yes, she really does it all. Mariam shares how her love of reading sparked her writing journey at a young age, what pushed her to publish her debut novel, and why representation and identity are non-negotiables in her storytelling. We dive into character development, creating flawed-but-lovable leads, and why friendship is often the foundation of the best romances. The conversation also covers indie publishing, unique romance tropes, and Mariam’s advice for aspiring authors who are scared to start or scared to be imperfect. Spoiler: she’s firmly in the “just write it” camp. If you love romance that feels real, characters who defy stereotypes, and honest conversations about the writing life, this episode is a must-listen. IG: https://www.instagram.com/authormariamc/ AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/Mariam-Cristina-ebook/dp/B0G7X4BFPF/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.m1O8D6liUCp-QswkupUoXeeaPJJE2CHqCAtj3B4HgBCbx-6AeSb9TOPX6c9dRQ7OUFYcSB4FmNQlZAOfIZ4pxA.tz5k8muxl1cKE9yL3oyvgOFyVUEERMF-R18Wtcy13Qs&dib_tag=se&qid=1768230741&refinements=p_27%3AMariam+Cristina&s=digital-text&sr=1-3&text=Mariam+Cristina

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