<p><strong>Exploring Intimacy and Identity with Tonya Todd</strong></p><p>Tonya Todd, a Las Vegas-based author, actress, and activist, delves into her life and work in this engaging script. Known for her evocative stories about passionate women, her new book '52 Love' offers bite-sized lessons on intimacy.</p><p>Tonya champions marginalized voices and shares her journey from being painfully shy to becoming empowered through acting. She discusses her writing process, the significance of representation in media, and her penchant for vampire literature.</p><p>Tonya also reveals her insights on cosplay and the importance of creative resistance. This script highlights her commitment to storytelling that reflects diverse experiences and relationships. </p><p>00:00 Introduction to Tonya Todd</p><p>01:10 Early Life and Struggles</p><p>02:18 Overcoming Shyness Through Acting</p><p>07:31 Defining Powerful Women in Writing</p><p>08:27 Challenges of Gender and Inclusion</p><p>15:26 Writing vs. Acting: A Creative Journey</p><p>18:06 The Writing Process and Future Projects</p><p>25:05 Exploring Comic Books and High Art</p><p>31:56 Embracing Character Confidence</p><p>32:31 Role Play and Cosplay in Relationships</p><p>35:13 The Birth of '52 Love'</p><p>36:19 Navigating Love During Turbulent Times</p><p>37:45 From Blog to Book and Podcast</p><p>40:08 Exploring Love Languages</p><p>42:38 The Importance of Communication</p><p>47:00 Vampire Fascination and Writing</p><p>56:14 Balancing Creativity and Downtime</p><p>59:33 Final Thoughts and Future Plans</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8904672/">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8904672/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mstonyatodd.com/">https://www.mstonyatodd.com/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/mstonyatodd/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/mstonyatodd/?hl=en</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/tonya.todd.9440">https://www.facebook.com/tonya.todd.9440</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@mstonyatodd">https://www.youtube.com/@mstonyatodd</a></p>