In this episode, Kristin Koval shares her inspiring journey from being a lawyer to becoming a published author with her debut novel, Penitence. She discusses the challenges she faced in her writing process, the importance of finding a good title, and her experiences in finding an agent.

Bookmarks

00:00 From Lawyer to Author: Kristin's Journey

10:00 The Path to Publication: Finding an Agent

17:27 Exploring Forgiveness: The Inspiration Behind 'Penitence'

22:08 Crafting 'Penitence': Challenges and Breakthroughs

28:50 Writing Process: Dual Timelines and Character Perspectives

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KRISTIN KOVAL

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For some of us writing isn’t a hobby. It’s a lifestyle. Join us as we take a closer look at the ins and outs of the writers journey and try to uncover the stories behind the stories that drive us to create and inspire us to share our work with the world. I am your host, Jason Arehart, and this is the Write Thing.