What do you do when your first book dies on sub? You write the most fun thing you can imagine, just for yourself. Maria J. Morillo tells us how! (And Rachael shares a hard story of recent publishing woes.)

Maria J. Morillo is a born and raised Venezuelan ESL teacher, translator, and author of love stories featuring Venezuelan women getting absolutely everything they've always wanted. When she's not writing, you can find her leading the choir at her local church. She currently lives in Maturin, Venezuela, with her family. The Ex-Perimento is her debut release.

🏠 Ink Village! Check it out here: http://rachaelherron.com/inkvillage

(New perks, like editing!)

❤️ Write in Italy May 2026: http://rachaelherron.com/italy2026

Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too)

Writing doesn't have to be so hard. With internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron, learn how to embrace ease, reject perfectionism, and finally create your perfect writing process. (Formerly known as How Do You Write) Come for inspiration, stay for lots more.

📙 Publish Your Book! https://rachaelherron.com/publish

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➡️ How to Know If You’re Writing the Right Book - https://rachaelherron.com/therightbook

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You’ll adore this episode where the Pens to Paycheck Authors wax lyrically and hilariously about all things writing, business, and mindset!

Samantha B. Cummings writes gripping young adult fantasy novels and atmospheric dark academia mysteries for teens.

Matilda Swift writes culinary cozy mysteries that are quintessentially British. Her books offer more twists than a country road, pairing them with quirky characters who feel like old friends.

The Pen to Paycheck Authors Podcast

is hosted by Sam & Matilda, two indie authors with over a dozen books between them, but still working towards the ‘quit the day job’ dream. They're documenting all the steps they're taking to reach success, and pulling back the curtain on indie publishing.

🏠 Ink Village! Check it out here: http://rachaelherron.com/inkvillage

(New perks, like editing!)

❤️ Write in Italy May 2026: http://rachaelherron.com/italy2026

Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too)

Writing doesn't have to be so hard. With internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron, learn how to embrace ease, reject perfectionism, and finally create your perfect writing process. (Formerly known as How Do You Write) Come for inspiration, stay for lots more.

📙 Publish Your Book! https://rachaelherron.com/publish

EXCLUSIVELY FOR WRITERS (join my writer's list):

➡️ How to Know If You’re Writing the Right Book - https://rachaelherron.com/therightbook

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Lauren Novak wrote the book she needed to read, and in this episode we talk about how to uncover your next book (or how to wait for it!) as well as asking for help and dropping your reader into the middle of action!

Lauren Novak is an award-winning Australian journalist whose work has been published in News Corp newspapers, magazines and websites for the past two decades. Lauren specialises in coverage of child safety, gender and family violence and is a three-time winner of the South Australian Press Club’s journalist of the year award. She lives on Kaurna (Gar-nah) land, in Adelaide, with her partner and their two lively kids, born less than two years apart during a global pandemic. Meltdown: Why motherhood makes us angry and what to do about it is her first book, out now from HarperCollins Publishers.

🏠 Ink Village! Check it out here: http://rachaelherron.com/inkvillage

(New perks, like editing!)

❤️ Write in Italy May 2026: http://rachaelherron.com/italy2026

Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too)

Writing doesn't have to be so hard. With internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron, learn how to embrace ease, reject perfectionism, and finally create your perfect writing process. (Formerly known as How Do You Write) Come for inspiration, stay for lots more.

📙 Publish Your Book! https://rachaelherron.com/publish

EXCLUSIVELY FOR WRITERS (join my writer's list):

➡️ How to Know If You’re Writing the Right Book - https://rachaelherron.com/therightbook

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.