#6: The Secret to Writing REAL Romance with Abby Jimenez

In this episode of Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with bestselling author Abby Jimenez to talk about writing entire novels on her phone and the unexpected places inspiration strikes. From her viral TikTok quotes to her honest portrayal of anxiety in Yours Truly, Abby shares the behind-the-scenes of crafting stories that make readers laugh, cry, and feel seen. They dive into the new world of Say You’ll Remember Me, the magic of mustard marketing, and how fighters crashed her recent book event. Plus, Abby plays a round of “Guess the Book by the Quote” and reveals where the inspiration comes for her main characters.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - 01:27 Amazon Book Sale

01:28 - 04:45 Firefighters Crashing Abby's Book Event

04:45 - 08:56 Abby Jimenez's First Job

08:57 - 13:07 Our Current Reads

13:08 - 20:34 Writing Books on a Phone

20:35 - 43:35 Part of Your World Series

43:36 - 1:02:56 Say You'll Remember Me

1:02:57 - 1:04:27 Quote Trivia

1:04:27 - 1:06:30 A Guide to Abby Jimenez' Books

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