What happens when a simple goal to "write a book" turns into a thirteen-year journey of perseverance, mentorship, and accidentally discovering you're writing romance? In this episode, GiGi Meier sits down with debut novelist Amy Lorowitz for an honest and inspiring conversation about the unexpected path to publication.

Amy shares the story behind her debut novel, Summer Husband—a romance set against the nostalgic backdrop of a sleepaway camp that's really about so much more: confidence, friendship, motherhood, and second chances. She opens up about spending years in a writer's workshop, learning to handle critique, cutting nearly 100,000 words from her manuscript, and the moment she realized she had written a romance novel without even intending to.

But the conversation goes beyond the craft. Amy also reflects on the unforgettable "pinch me" moments of her publishing journey—from meeting her childhood hero Judy Blume (and sending her the finished novel!) to finding the perfect publishing home with She Writes Press and finally seeing her debut on bookstore shelves.

Whether you're a romance reader, an aspiring writer, or anyone who's ever wondered if it's too late to chase a creative dream, this episode will remind you that perseverance, trust, and a little bit of accidental magic can take you further than you ever imagined.

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