The Curve Behind the Story: Author Spotlight Form
Celebrating the authors writing plus size characters with heart, confidence, and joy
If you’ve ever searched for a book where the main character actually looks like you… curves, confidence, complexity and all, this is for you.We are looking for authors who write plus size characters and body-positive stories!
Welcome to The Curve Behind the Story, a new Author Spotlight series from The Curvy Fashionista Book Club. This ongoing feature highlights authors who write plus size characters and body-positive stories across every genre, from steamy romances and sweeping fantasies to contemporary fiction and indie debuts.
The Curvy Fashionista Book Club was built for readers who crave representation in the stories they love. With The Curve Behind the Story, we’re turning our attention to the writers who are shaping a more inclusive literary landscape, one story at a time.
What Is “The Curve Behind the Story”?
The Curve Behind the Story is a feature series dedicated to spotlighting the storytellers behind the books that center plus size main characters. Each month, we’ll showcase authors who bring fat joy, self-love, and nuanced representation to the page.
This series is part of our continued effort to celebrate every dimension of plus size culture. Over the years, The Curvy Fashionista has introduced readers to groundbreaking designers through our You Oughta Know series, influencers through the Plus Influencer Spotlight, and entrepreneurs through Curvy Boss Spotlight. The Curve Behind the Story is the next evolution of that tradition, focusing on the literary voices giving plus size characters the spotlight they deserve.
Who It’s For
This series is for:
- Authors writing plus size characters in romance, fantasy, YA, literary fiction, paranormal romance, or any other genre.
- Readers who want to discover stories where fat protagonists lead, love, and live fully.
- Publishers and industry professionals who believe that body diversity and authentic storytelling are essential to the future of publishing.
Whether you are a debut indie author or an established writer, The Curve Behind the Story offers a platform to share your creative process, inspiration, and purpose with a community that values representation and voice.
How to Be Featured- Fill Out the Form Below!
If you’re an author writing plus size characters or body-positive stories, we want to hear from you. Complete the submission form below to introduce yourself and your work. Tell us about your book, your main character, your inspiration, and why representation matters in your writing.
Our editorial team reviews submissions regularly and selects authors to feature across The Curvy Fashionista network, including the TCF Book Club, our main site, and our social platforms.
Whether your protagonist is a curvy romantic lead, a fat Black fantasy heroine, or the hero of their own coming-of-age story, this is your opportunity to be seen, celebrated, and shared.
Join the TCF Book Club
The TCF Book Club is a community of readers, writers, and storytellers who believe that every body belongs in the narrative. Join our mailing list to receive author spotlights, curated reading lists, and event invitations that celebrate the stories we’ve always deserved to see.