Romancing the Story: Writing Romance, Storytelling, and Book Structure

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Story enthusiast and romance writer Sarah Gamez explores the creative craft and pragmatic aspects of writing with niche topic discussions, inspirational pieces and industry insights. Join in on conversations with authors and experts on creating engaging stories, marketing your books, and navigating the (self) publishing world. Whether you write romance or not, there's plenty of tips to be found on storytelling, genres, and medias. Sometimes, with a twist of romance.

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Ep 80 - Writing Through Pain: Chronic Illness Narratives with Cara Dion

Sep 17 2024 54 mins  
"...if I want readers to be able to identify with the character then I want them to be able to identify with the illness specifically...I can't be ashamed to put the name (of illness) on the page."Romance author Cara Dion knows writing through the pain of chronic illness is not just about the physical aspects but touches ever part of her life. We chat her experience with chronic il

Ep 79 - Prose to Pictures: Illustrating a Novel with C.A. Szarek and Gilbert Perez

Sep 03 2024 52 mins  
"I think initially planning it out was kind of difficult. Only because...(the writer) is very descriptive. She says she can't draw, but in my mind, (they) just do it differently. (Writers) do it with words."USA Today Bestselling Author C.A. Szarek collaborated with comic artist Gilbert Perez to create an illustrated version of her romantic fantasy novel. Chrissy provides the writer

Ep 78 - Book to Screen: Writing a Script and Adaptation with Emily Roberson

Aug 27 2024 52 mins  
"....(Screenwriting) is, to me, a lot more puzzle-like than novels...if somebody gives me a screenplay to read that is 140 pages, I know it doesn't work."Award-winning author Emily Roberson explores the intricacies of adaptation as she delves into how to write compelling scripts. From options as an author to translating a story to the screen, Emily shares insights, challenges, and

Ep 77 - Romance in Filmmaking with Tosca Musk

Aug 22 2024 48 mins  
"As a romance fan, we couldn't get anybody or any of the networks to buy into....(or) pay to make these adaptations, and so we started our own streaming platform..."Tosca Musk, CEO and founder behind streaming service Passionflix, takes proper time, care, and effort to make a romance book into a movie for the fans. We chat determining what role she takes in each production, the pow

Ep 76 - Character Creation: Writing an Identity Not Your Own with Alex Temblador

Aug 13 2024 49 mins  
"...and if you create this single story for a people of a certain historically, marginalized identities; you know, that gets taken by readers and it gets inside of them in ways we might not expect or intend to..."Award-winning author Alex Temblador commitment to diverse storytelling helped create a tool to authentically write and edit a character whose identity differs. We delve in

Ep 75 - Unveiling Character Depth through Family with Amber Royer

Aug 05 2024 52 mins  
"...Introducing family shows a different side (to the character) and allows the character to be a little more well-rounded in the way they interact..."Writing instructor and multi-genre author, Amber Royer, encounters the challenges and surprises of introducing new characters with her Bean to Bar Cozy Mystery Series. She even touched on understating off-page characters until author

Ep 74 - Creating an Indie Romance Audiobook with Melissa Whitney and Harlow Wilde

Jul 15 2024 48 mins  
"It's been fun to kinda see (Melissa's writing) evolve also in the narration I have done for her....her stories get better and better with time. It's the same with narration too."Romance author Melissa Whitney Author and narrator Harlow Wilde are a dynamic duo when it comes to audiobooks. We discuss the changing production process of each book, what to expect creating an audiobook,

Ep 73 - Audible Impact: Cultivating Listeners for Audiobooks with Karen White

Jul 08 2024 58 mins  
"If you're just starting out, I personally would recommend waiting (to invest in audiobooks) until you have a full series that...is selling well. ...If the series isn't working, you're not going to know that until the series has been out for a while."As an author and narrator, Karen White knows what it takes to get into listening ears. We discuss her passion for audiobooks with the

Ep 72 - Narrative Flow: Building Emotional Arcs with Kimberly Packard

Jun 11 2024 45 mins  
"I try to write really fierce, headstrong characters...but at the same time, it's ok to be vulnerable. It's ok to say I don't have all the answers."Author Kimberly Packard lovingly calls women's fiction the "trash can punch" genre since it has a little bit of everything, and while her characters and novels run the gamut within the genre, the emotional arcs that keep readers investe

Ep 71 - The Write Transition: From Podcast and Novels to Literary Life with Amy Kelly

May 28 2024 48 mins  
"If it feels like I'm trying to force something...that's usually when I know to kinda let go. Either set it down or hold it with an open hand and see what happens. Whatever happens with it, let that be. "Amy Kelly, the new leader at Lone Star Literary Life, shares her unique journey as an author, podcaster and literary advocate to enrich both Texans and other authors. We explore ho