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In this episode, Elizabeth and Stephanie talk about:

* writing goals for their works in progress
* books they'll be reading this Summer
* Love is Brewing ​Substack​ & ​Podcast by Stephanie
* what to expect in July with shorter episodes
* limited podcast guest interest spots available

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If something happened to you in real life, how much of it can go into a work of fiction for your character?

Would your readers believe the scene?

This is what we dive into in this week's episode.

In romance, there are often outlandish events that bring people together or tear them apart.

Readers get drawn into the emotion and tension of a scene, but are they questioning if it's believable?

Being part of a critique group often brings up these interesting points to discuss.

In Abby Jimenez's book, Just For The Summer, you have Justin who paddles his way across a lake on a unicorn floatie.

Would someone really do that in real life?

Maybe.

Justin certainly did in the book so he could get to his sick girlfriend, so not only was it humorous to imagine, but it created the "awww" factor of romance.

We talk about this and so much more!

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This week, Elizabeth chats with fantasy author, Donatella Taker, about her writing process.

Even if you're not a fantasy writer, there is so much that's relatable in this episode about being a writer.

You'll discover you're not alone in some of the challenges that present themselves for writers, such as self-doubt, and you'll find inspiration for navigating your way through when you listen to Donatella's journey.

There's world building, character development, writing process, and navigating critique packed into this episode.

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