Join Farrah Rochon, a romance author, as she shares her journey into the romance genre, her writing process, and the state of the industry. Explore her love for Disney, New Orleans, and the importance of crafting timeless stories. Discover the impact of TikTok on book promotion and get book recommendations for captivating reads.
Farrah Rochon incorporates her travel experiences into writing, viewing settings as characters, providing vivid and immersive storytelling.
Her writing voice blends humor and depth, infusing rom-coms with emotional impact and authentic character relationships.
Deep dives
Farah Roshan's Inspiration from Disney and Travelling
Farah Roshan shares her deep love for Disney, starting with a trip that kick-started her affection for the magical world. As a frequent traveler, she often incorporates her travel experiences into her writing, viewing settings as characters in her stories. By writing in various locations, she not only captures the essence of these places but also draws inspiration and creativity from the surroundings as she crafts her narratives, providing readers with vivid and immersive storytelling that transports them to different worlds.
Farah Roshan's Writing Voice and Signature Style
Farah Roshan's writing voice is characterized by a blend of humor and depth, creating a unique and compelling reading experience for her audience. She infuses her rom-coms with a 'meaty' center, ensuring that her stories resonate with emotional impact and authenticity. Deeply rooted in character development, Farah's narratives explore intricate relationships and engaging conflicts, offering readers a rich storytelling experience that balances humor, heart, and depth. Her distinct writing style showcases her ability to craft stories that captivate and resonate with readers, making her work stand out in the romance genre.
The Impact of Farah Roshan's Inspirational Read on Her Writing Career
Farah Roshan credits John Grisham's 'The Pelican Brief' as the book that reignited her love for reading and inspired her to pursue a career as a writer. The novel's New Orleans setting and engaging narrative captured her imagination, leading her back to the world of books and planting the seed for her future writing endeavors. Reflecting on the profound impact of this formative reading experience, Farah acknowledges the transformative power of storytelling and the profound influence it can have on shaping one's passion and career path.
Farah Roshan's Approach to Writing and Crafting Stories
Farah Roshan's approach to writing combines meticulous plotting with a deep connection to her characters and settings, creating narratives that are rich in authenticity and emotional resonance. As an obsessive plotter, she meticulously plans her stories, drawing inspiration from various plotting methods to structure her narratives effectively. By weaving together intricate plots and compelling characters, Farah ensures that her stories balance humor, heart, and depth, offering readers a captivating and immersive reading experience that resonates long after the final page.
Today's guest Farrah Rochon is passionate about the romance genre, Disney, and the city of New Orleans (among other things), and today Farrah and Anne dive into all of the juicy details.
Farrah is a prolific romance author with 45 books to her name, so you may be as surprised as we were to learn that she never intended to write in this genre in the first place. Obviously, that's changed, and today she and Anne chat about what drew her to this particular genre, what she's learned over the years, and her current writing process as an obsessive plotter.
They also get into the state of the industry and what it means for Farrah's writing life these days. Find the full list of the titles we discussed today, including Farrah's two forthcoming books, on our show notes page at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/419. We'd love it if you'd leave a comment suggesting a romance novel you've loved lately.
Finally, if you've heard a few small changes in recent episodes, that's because we’ve recently made the change to the Airwave Media network. We share more about this at the top of today's episode.