Episode 150 / Cozy and romance author Kate Baray joins us this week to talk about how she focuses on productive longevity and creates a sustainable author career.

Show notes:

• Kate’s unusual path to being an author
• Why it’s important to tune out writing and craft advice that doesn’t apply to your genre or your personality type
• Kate’s method of trying and testing ideas
• The biggest mindset shift Kate has had to make: identifying as a creative
• Balancing running a business and being a creative
• Being wide with a paranormal cozy pen name 

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Author websites: 

Catelawley.com

Gemmacates.com

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