Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers Writing around the edges and writing humor with paranormal cozy author Amy Boyles
Amy Boyles, author of paranormal cozy mysteries with a southern flare, joins Jami Albright and Sara Rosett to talk about her successes and missteps.
Jami and Sara chat about how they’ve been blown away about the response to the podcast and say thanks for all the positive comments, shares, and reviews.
Jami has a boxed set out and Sara just released a new nonfiction book, How to Write a Series.
In the interview with Amy they discuss:
-The definition of paranormal cozy
-Humor in writing
-The line between tropes and stereotypes
-How Amy transitioning from being a full-time pharmacist to a full-time writer
-The inspiration and influence of books, including Little Women and Twilight
-Writing fast
-Writing with kids: consistency and writing around the edges of your life
-Figuring out what you’re good at writing
-Knowing when to stop writing a series--when to cut your losses and move on
-Branding--making your name and covers distinctive and interacting with your readers
-The importance of connecting with other authors
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Genres discussed include paranormal cozy mystery and romance.
🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices
❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5
🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/
📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing