Romantic Suspense, Writer Community, and Pivoting with Data — Loucinda McGary on Staying in the Game
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What does it take to keep writing — and thriving — across decades of publishing?
Host Jen Graybeal sits down with Loucinda McGary, romantic‑suspense author and creative globe‑trotter, to talk about writing gothic‑tinged love stories, finding community, and treating your author career like a business.
Loucinda shares how she went from a government job to full‑time novelist, the power of supporting writer groups and Zoom sprints, and the mindset shift that helped her pivot with data — turning self‑publishing strategy into a 55 percent revenue jump and record Kindle Unlimited reads.
They also dive into creative recovery, imposter syndrome, and how crochet, travel, and “filling the well” keep Loucinda’s imagination flowing.
Grab inspiration and practical insight for staying in the game — no matter where you are in your writing journey.
Where to find Loucinda McGary
Loucinda’s website: https://www.loucindamcgaryauthor.com/
Sign up for Loucinda’s newsletter: https://www.loucindamcgaryauthor.com/contact
Loucinda’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loucinda.mcgary/?fref=ts-
Loucinda’s Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Loucinda-McGary/author/B001JS706Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1773715292&sr=8-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=a3df5f6a-ae60-4066-be52-d43cafc84776
Books we mentioned
Mackinac Island’s Little Lost Girl: https://amzn.to/4ceWrkP
Jewels of the Madonna, Wee Bit of Irish Series Book 1: https://amzn.to/4rZKSmb
Wee Bit of Irish Series: https://amzn.to/4lXdBXo
Other resources
NorCal Romance Writers: https://www.norcalromancewriters.com/
Work It – A 6-Week Coaching Intensive: https://www.jentheeditor.com/work-it
Nicholas Erik: https://nicholaserik.com/
Clip from When Harry Met Sally: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v='lNEX0fbGePg
Sacramento Book Festival, April 19, 2026: https://www.sacramentobookfestival.com/
About Loucinda McGary
Loucinda McGary has been a writer most of her life but finally got serious about it when she left her government career in September, 2003 for early retirement to write romantic suspense. She sold her first novel almost 4 years to the day later to a small publisher. At the end of 2011 she released her first self-published story and has gone on to Indie publish 15 other titles on Amazon.
Loucinda's two great passions continue to be writing and travel. To date she has visited 47 states, 39 countries, and taken 51 cruises. She likes to set her stories of romance and suspense in some of the exotic locations she has visited. Her stories have placed and won several contests and awards including the Romance Writers of America Golden Heart contest, the Australian Romance Readers Awards, the Chesapeake Romance Writers 2021 Rudy contest, and the Kindle Book Review's Best Indie Book of 2012 and 2013.
Work It: A 6- Week Coaching Intensive for Authors
Information, Wait List Sign Up, testimonials: https://www.jentheeditor.com/work-it
Where to find Jen
Website: https://www.jentheeditor.com/
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