Cecelia Mecca, a full-time romance author, shares her journey from being an English teacher to becoming a successful author.

She talks about how she transitioned to full-time writing and the challenges she faced along the way. Cecelia also discusses the importance of finding the right genre and niche, and how it has contributed to her success. She shares her experience with pen names and the need for separate websites, newsletters, and social media accounts for each pen name.

She and Nancy discuss her writing process, including her book production schedule and how she plans and plots her books. She also talks about the importance of editing and the resources she uses to stay current in the industry.

Cecelia emphasizes the value of professional development and building a supportive community of authors. She shares her upcoming projects and where listeners can find her online.

Julia Jarrett is a Canadian author of spicy romance novels. She started with small-town romance but recently branched out into sports romance, specifically baseball.

In this episode, Nancy and Julia talk about where Julia's ideas for her books come from and what goes on in their plot coaching sessions.

Julia shares her strategies for launching books in a series, building a community of author friends, and maintaining a positive mindset. They also talk about the importance of physical health for authors.

In this conversation, authors Nancy Smay and Mona Shroff discuss the process of writing contemporary romance novels, sharing insights into their creative process, inspiration, and the challenges they face. Mona Shroff shares her journey from optometry to becoming a writer, her approach to character development, and the unique way she plots her stories. The conversation also delves into the editing process and the tools used for writing. Mona Shroff discusses her writing process, book publishing timeline, marketing strategies, and the expansion of her writing into new genres. She also shares insights on maintaining motivation, self-care, and the excitement of branching out into different areas of writing.