In this episode of Unfiltered Romance Nights, hosts Kolleen and Marjorie chat with Author CW Farnsworth about her journey into writing romance novels, the challenges of balancing self-employment with creativity, and the differences between traditional and self-publishing. Charlotte shares insights on character development, the importance of strong female leads, and her future plans in the publishing industry. The conversation also touches on the support from family and friends, the process of casting characters for adaptations, and the exploration of new genres and tropes in her writing.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to CW Farnsworth
02:49 The Journey to Becoming a Full-Time Author
05:41 Balancing Writing and Self-Employment
08:37 Reading Preferences and Influences
11:26 Support from Family and Friends
14:16 Traditional vs. Self-Publishing
16:50 Cover Design and Author Preferences
19:37 Character Development and Favorite Characters
21:13 Character Visualization and Fan Casting
23:33 Describing Books in Three Words
27:50 Strong Female Leads in Romance
31:12 Exploring New Genres and Tropes
33:26 Upcoming Projects and Special Editions

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In tonight's episode, hosts Kolleen and Marjorie chat with Author Penelope Black about her journey into writing dark romance, her favorite tropes, and the emotional challenges of creating characters. Penelope shares insights into her writing process, the support from her family, and her experiences with reader engagement. The conversation also touches on her upcoming book releases, special editions, and the excitement of potential adaptations of her work. Throughout the episode, Penelope emphasizes the importance of reader connection and the joy of writing for herself.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Penelope Black
01:06 Penelope's Writing Journey
04:04 Hobbies and Interests
06:04 Exploring Audiobooks and Graphic Audio
09:06 Favorite Authors and Reading Preferences
14:09 Family Support and Reactions to Writing
19:06 Book Release Schedule and Writing Process
24:05 The Challenge of Writing Standalones vs. Series
25:02 The Importance of Angst in Romance
26:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
27:14 Expressions of Love Beyond Words
28:52 The Emotional Journey of Writing
30:24 Unexpected Successes in Writing
31:27 Character Development and Personal Connections
36:45 Exploring Subgenres in Romance
39:13 Future Projects and Anticipations
45:58 Casting Dreams: Who Would Play the Characters?
51:57 Special Editions and Upcoming Signings
54:42 YouTube Outro.mp4

Order Shattered Promises here: https://shorturl.at/tsORw

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In this episode of Unfiltered Romance Nights, hosts Kolleen and Marjorie welcome bestselling author J. Saman, who shares her journey into writing, balancing family life with her career, and her favorite authors. They delve into the tropes of her Boston series, discuss character favorites, and explore the significance of setting in her books. J also talks about her future projects, the challenges of writing, and the importance of communication in romance. The conversation wraps up with insights on special editions, book signings, and her excitement for upcoming releases.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Jay Salmon
00:57 The Journey to Becoming an Author
02:41 Balancing Writing and Nursing Career
05:25 Influences and Support from Family
07:18 Exploring the Boston Irresistible Billionaire Series
10:04 Character Development and Favorite Couples
12:45 Setting and Inspiration for the Series
14:25 Casting the Characters for Adaptation
16:18 Writing Process and Challenges
18:59 Themes in Romance and Reader Expectations
21:59 Navigating Adult Relationships
23:25 The Art of Storytelling: Breakups and Grand Gestures
24:15 Defining Authorial Voice: Three Words to Describe Books
25:16 Upcoming Projects: New Releases and Series
26:58 Editing and Cover Design: The Creative Process
29:46 Exploring New Genres and Tropes
31:06 Special Editions and Book Signings: Future Plans

Read Undeniably Unexpected here.

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