Dawn Among The Stars Archives - Samantha Heuwagen https://www.samanthaheuwagen.com/tag/dawn-among-the-stars/ Multicultural Sex Therapist, Best-Selling Author, Actor & Activist Sun, 28 Jan 2024 14:21:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.samanthaheuwagen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/default-1-150x150.png Dawn Among The Stars Archives - Samantha Heuwagen https://www.samanthaheuwagen.com/tag/dawn-among-the-stars/ 32 32 Dawn Among the Stars: Latinas Battling Mental Health and Aliens https://www.samanthaheuwagen.com/dawn-among-the-stars-latinas-battling-mental-health-and-aliens/ Tue, 07 May 2024 18:00:00 +0000 https://samanthaheuwagen.com/?p=2551 Dawn Among the Stars: Latinas Battling Mental Health and Aliens As a therapist, I knew whenever I got the chance to write a fictional story, I needed to include realistic depictions of mental health. Dawn Among the Stars is my opportunity to showcase mental health and change the narrative around individuals who face their fears and… Read More Dawn Among the Stars: Latinas Battling Mental Health and Aliens

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]]> Sexual Content in The Starless Series https://www.samanthaheuwagen.com/sexual-content-in-the-starless-series/ Tue, 21 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://samanthaheuwagen.com/?p=4867 The multicultural space opera, The Starless Series, offers a unique look at healthy relationships, safe s*x, body autonomy, & more.… Read More Sexual Content in The Starless Series

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]]> Upon Ending The Starless Series https://www.samanthaheuwagen.com/upon-ending-the-starless-series/ Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://samanthaheuwagen.com/?p=4605 It's been a while ride bringing to life, The Starless Series. As Heuwagen ends her journey, she looks back on a few things she's learned.… Read More Upon Ending The Starless Series

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]]> The Starless Series and Mental Health: A inside look https://www.samanthaheuwagen.com/the-starless-series-and-mental-health-a-inside-look/ Wed, 21 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://samanthaheuwagen.com/?p=4485 Can readers learn about mental health and healthy relationships by reading The Starless Series? Could it be a good companion read for anyone in therapy or help inspire readers to attend therapy? … Read More The Starless Series and Mental Health: A inside look

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]]> Romantic Leads: How the Them Vs US Hurts Readers https://www.samanthaheuwagen.com/romantic-leads-how-the-them-vs-us-hurts-readers/ Sun, 21 Mar 2021 18:00:46 +0000 https://samanthaheuwagen.com/?p=4470 If you've read, The Starless Series by Samantha Heuwagen, you'll know about Naluba and Clairfic. How did readers respond to these two male alien leads?… Read More Romantic Leads: How the Them Vs US Hurts Readers

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]]> 2020 and The Starless Series https://www.samanthaheuwagen.com/2020-and-the-starless-series/ Mon, 07 Dec 2020 19:00:30 +0000 https://samanthaheuwagen.com/?p=4478 2020 had been a wild year for all of us. How does The Starless Series reflect some of our hopes and fears as we see the end of 2020?… Read More 2020 and The Starless Series

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]]> Sexual Relationships in The Starless Series https://www.samanthaheuwagen.com/sexual-relationships-in-the-starless-series/ Tue, 14 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 https://samanthaheuwagen.com/?p=4239 I always knew going into The Starless Series there’d be sex. Yes, I knew it. I wasn’t sure how I was going to make it happen, but with Stardust Emerging about to launch into the world, I guess it’s safe to say I figured it out. As a sex therapist I’m passionate about consent, healthy… Read More Sexual Relationships in The Starless Series

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]]> Q&A on The Starless Series: I WROTE A PORN? https://www.samanthaheuwagen.com/qa-on-the-starless-series-i-wrote-a-porn/ Wed, 27 Nov 2019 19:00:44 +0000 https://samanthaheuwagen.com/?p=3869 Watch Part I here!  I get asked a lot about sexuality in my books. So did I or did I now write a porn? In part two of my q&a about The Starless Series I talk about changing the science fiction genre, advice for pre-published Samantha, and SEX! Is it hot in here or just… Read More Q&A on The Starless Series: I WROTE A PORN?

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]]> Q&A on The Starless Series: THE END IS NEAR? https://www.samanthaheuwagen.com/qa-on-the-starless-series-the-end-is-near/ Wed, 13 Nov 2019 19:00:57 +0000 https://samanthaheuwagen.com/?p=3865 In part one of my Q&A about The Starless Series and writing, I’m digging into gender norms, writing, and yes, even some serious topics. WARNING: I talk about assault and how it plays a role in the series. As a therapist I discuss representation and how authors can do a better job of handling mental… Read More Q&A on The Starless Series: THE END IS NEAR?

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]]> A New Take on Discussing Sexual Assault https://www.samanthaheuwagen.com/a-new-take-on-discussing-sexual-assault/ Wed, 18 Sep 2019 18:00:25 +0000 https://samanthaheuwagen.com/?p=3772 this video and blog post openly talks about sexual assault and survivorship depicted in fiction. … Read More A New Take on Discussing Sexual Assault

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