‘A Bestselling Kind of Love’ airs on UPtv

Category: Television and Streaming

 
Ashley Newbrough and Jason Diaz star in this romantic story of success and fears. A Bestselling Kind of Love delves into a condition many people have – stage fright.

Sophie (Newbrough) just found out her first novel is a bestseller. That feeling of accomplishment and knowing others enjoy her story puts her on cloud nine. That is until her agent informs her she will be going on a book tour where she is expected to talk with the media and fans.

This immediately bursts her bubble. Sophie has stage fright to the max. She cannot even talk on a radio show even when there is no audience. She is absolutely terrified of public speaking.

Her agent puts her in touch with another client, Daniel (Diaz) whose specialty is coaching people who have to do public speaking engagements. He has some interesting ways of conquering their fears, and although Sophie is initially resistant she relents to letting Daniel help her overcome her fear.

So Daniel immediately has her make a list of her fears, besides public speaking. One item on her list is fear of heights. For Daniel that is an easy one. He takes her to a tall building where she doesn’t actually conquer her fear but does face it.

Daniel has several other tricks up his sleeve to help Sophie overcome her fears and as he goes through her list, she gradually gains more confidence in herself. But is it enough to help her with her public speaking fear? That is the ultimate test.

In the meantime, Daniel and his friend are trying to get a new podcast off the ground. Their first script was turned down by the producers. They return to square one to try to find a different concept that would be approved.

Why not use Sophie’s condition? After all, IF she conquers her fear of public speaking that would make a great story. The biggie here is the “if.” Sophie turns out to be more of a dilemma than Daniel has ever faced. Her fear is overwhelming.

While the two are working on Sophie’s fear and Daniel is secretly working on his new pitch for his show, yes, they do fall for each other. The attraction was there from the start. 

So, does Sophie conquer her fear of public speaking or will Daniel fail in his attempt to help her? A Bestselling Kind of Love premieres May 25, 2025 on UPtv.

About the Author

Francine Brokaw has been covering all aspects of the entertainment industry for over 30 years. She also writes about products and travel. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites. She has written her own book, Beyond the Red Carpet The World of Entertainment Journalists, is the entertainment correspondent for Good Day Orange County, and has her own TV show, Beyond the Red Carpet in Orange County. She is a longstanding member of the Television Critics Association and is accredited by the MPAA.