Award‑winning author and intellectual property attorney Lisa Rayne joins host Jen Graybeal to deliver a masterclass in writing, business, and author empowerment. Lisa pulls back the curtain on what every writer needs to know about contracts, grants of rights, and copyrights—including the pitfalls many authors miss until it’s too late.

She shares her journey from corporate law to award-winning romance novelist, why she’s passionate about helping creatives become savvy entrepreneurs, and how to write stories that truly bring you joy.

We dive into Lisa’s novels, from her groundbreaking Never Cross a Highlander—the first romance to feature a Black Highlander hero—to Ice Matched, her upcoming contemporary sports romance set in the world of Olympic ice dancing. Lisa brings bold, Black characters to life across genres, proving that following your creative passion can be both joyful and powerful.

Whether you’re indie, hybrid, or traditionally published, this conversation will help you reframe your mindset, understand your rights, and level up your business game as an author—without losing the creative spark that started it all.

Key Topics:

• Understanding your grant of rights and what you may be giving up
• Why copyright registration matters more than you think
• How to approach contracts like a confident professional
• Balancing creativity with smart, strategic thinking
• Finding joy in the writing life while protecting your business interests
• Lisa’s coaching platform SCRIBAL, created to help authors level up their entrepreneurship

Where to find Lisa Rayne

Website: lisarayne.com

SCRIBAL Book Business Institute: skool.com/scribal/about

Ice Matched Pre-Order: lisarayne.com/icematched/

Never Cross a Highlander: lisarayne.com/highlanders/

Lisa Rayne’s Romance Readers Community: skool.com/lisarayne/about

Newsletters

For Readers: lisarayne.com/getnewsletter

For Authors: lisarayne.com/forauthors

Social media

Instagram: instagram.com/authorrayne

Threads: threads.net/@authorrayne

TikTok: tiktok.com/@authorrayne

YouTube: youtube.com/@authorlisarayne

Mentioned

RSJ Convention: rsjconvention.com/

Starboy Fitness on TikTok: tiktok.com/@starboysobersfitness

Beverly Jenkins: beverlyjenkins.net/

Elle Kennedy: ellekennedy.com/

Jaci Burton: jaciburton.com/

The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy: https://amzn.to/4tFZxo2

Clifton Strengths: https://bit.ly/3rb6P5b

Debbie Allen Signature Barbie: creations.mattel.com/products/barbie-tribute-collection-debbie-allen-doll-jbj24

Under the Cover, Kansas City: underthecoverkc.com/

Thirst Books, Milwaukee: thirstbooks.com/

Heartbound Book Shop, Anaheim: heartboundbookshop.com/

Shelf Love DSM, Des Moines: shelflovedsm.com/

Work It: A 6- Week Coaching Intensive for Authors

Information, Wait List Sign Up, testimonials: https://www.jentheeditor.com/work-it

Where to find Jen

Website: https://www.jentheeditor.com/
All the socials: @jentheeditor

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