Author Gwen K. Harvey discusses her transition from a successful career in financial services to writing fiction. She shares how the COVID-19 pandemic provided her with the time and space to pursue her passion for storytelling. Gwen talks about the inspiration behind her writing, including her debut novel 'The Girlfriend Book,' and how she creates and develops her characters.

Throughout the conversation, Gwen emphasizes the importance of following your intuition and staying true to your creative vision. In this part of the conversation, Gwen and Jennifer discuss the power of allowing people space to talk and sort out their thoughts in real time. They talk about the importance of articulating problems and finding answers through conversation. Gwen shares her experience as a woman in a male-dominated industry and how she navigated it, While touching on the importance of measuring success by impact and feedback rather than just numbers.

Gwen shares her refreshing perspective on handling criticism and the importance of having a thick skin, with Jennifer. The conversation explores the themes of Gwen K Harvey's book 'The Acquisition of Elizabeth Grace' and her writing process. The story is set in the 1960s and follows Sophie, a young girl who embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about her mother's disappearance. The book delves into themes of mother-daughter relationships, loss, and the ghosts of the past. Gwen's time spent in England during her childhood influenced the setting and atmosphere of the story. The conversation highlights the importance of capturing and revisiting personal memories and experiences.