The Color Between The Lines with Esther Dillard

What happens when Black love is rooted in softness, caregiving, and legacy?

In this episode, award-winning author Kennedy Ryan sits down with journalist Esther Dillard to talk about her newest novel Can’t Get Enough—a story that centers a Black male caregiver, an evolving romance, and the quiet strength found in caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s.

We explore:

• Why writing tenderness in Black love stories matters
• The challenges and beauty of caregiving
• How Kennedy weaves activism into fiction
• The importance of bodily autonomy in romantic relationships
• What “legacy” really means—especially in Black communities

If you’ve ever cared for someone, loved someone through pain, or searched for stories that feel like home… this episode is for you.

📚 Can’t Get Enough is available now.
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