In this episode, a romance author Jess K. Hardy shares her journey of writing and publishing. Jess discusses her experiences with different genres, the challenges of working with small presses, and the importance of staying creative despite the demands of publishing. She emphasizes the significance of older characters in romance literature and shares her research process for writing about sensitive topics like addiction and recovery. We also dive into Jess's writing process, the emotional depth of her stories, and her future plans.

Keywords

writing, publishing, romance, sci-fi, addiction, older characters, querying, small press, author journey, creative process

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Fiction:

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Craft:

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Guest Links

Instagram: @jesskhardy_author

Website: https://jesskhardy.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08D41791W

Host

Instagram | TikTok: @kkalbabooks

Email: k.k.alba.books@gmail.com

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