A fan's love for Formula 1 fueled a successful romance novel, demonstrating the sport's expanding appeal and the growing influence of social media on book discovery.
By Gregory Leporati, Special to The Washington PostMcLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain wins the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024.
About a year later, Asher self-published her first novel, “Throttled.” “I just wanted to try and have fun with it, a passion project,” Asher said. “And if people didn’t like it, I wouldn’t do it again.” “Good-looking guys, that sure doesn’t hurt,” laughed Amanda Weaver, the author of “Fast & Reckless,” another recent Formula 1 romance novel. Weaver has been a casual fan of Formula 1 for more than a decade and has noticed a seismic shift in female interest in the sport in recent years. A number of dedicated Formula 1 websites, podcasts and communities have popped up online and on social media catering specifically to women.
“Sexy global destinations week to week make it such a perfect setting,” said Simone Soltani, the author of “Cross the Line,” a Formula 1 romance novel that published in the summer. “You can have your characters go on dates in Singapore, then the next time they’re in Japan. It’s nice to be able to have that diversity.”
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