Author Spotlight: Alexa Martin

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026 Becky

Author Alexa Martin joins Leah for this Author Spotlight to talk about her newest romance, By the Bootstraps, the first book in her Starlight Ridge series. They chat about the inspiration behind the small-town romance, her writing journey from NFL wife to bestselling author, balancing motherhood with a writing career, and the stories that continue to capture her imagination. If you love heartfelt romance filled with humor, heart, and unforgettable characters, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

About the author

Alexa Martin is a writer and stay at home mom. She lives in Colorado with her husband, a former NFL player who now coaches at the high school where they met, their four children, and a German Shepherd. When she’s not telling her kids to put their shoes on…again, you can find her catching up with her latest book boyfriend or on Pinterest pinning meals she’ll probably never make. The Playbook series was inspired by the eight years she spent as an NFL wife.