Rachael's got a new diagnosis! And a new office. (And they both start with the sound Awwww.) Listen as she takes you on that journey, and then enjoy Elle Hartford's delightful story!

Elle Hartford has written in several genres but is currently working on a cozy mystery series with an alchemical twist. As a historian and museum educator, she firmly believes in the value of stories -- and fantasy in particular -- as a mirror for complicated realities. Though she grew up on the beaches of the Pacific Northwest, she now lives in New Jersey with a grumpy tortoise, a three-legged cat, and a very supportive partner. Find her blog and other stories at ellehartford.com.

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Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too)

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In which we talk about perfectionism and how to get out from under it, as well as loving yourself as who you are.

Kaila Yu is an author based in Los Angeles. Her debut memoir, ‘Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty,’ was just published with Penguin Random House's Crown Publishing. She's also a luxury travel and culture writer with bylines in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Los Angeles Times, Condé Nast Traveler, and many more.

🏠 Ink Village! Check it out here: http://rachaelherron.com/inkvillage

(New perks, like editing!)

📕 OUT NOW! The Seven Miracles of Beatrix Holland: http://rachaelherron.com

❤️ Write in Italy May 2026: http://rachaelherron.com/italy2026

🎉 Unstuck is now available here: https://rachaelherronbooks.com/

Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too)

Writing doesn't have to be so hard. With internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron, learn how to embrace ease, reject perfectionism, and finally create your perfect writing process. (Formerly known as How Do You Write) Come for inspiration, stay for lots more.

📙 Publish Your Book! https://rachaelherron.com/publish

EXCLUSIVELY FOR WRITERS (join my writer's list):

➡️ How to Know If You’re Writing the Right Book - https://rachaelherron.com/therightbook

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Rachael’s so excited to have Lorena on the show today!

Lorena Hughes is the award-winning author of The Night We Became Strangers, The Queen of the Valley, The Spanish Daughter, and The Sisters of Alameda Street. Born and raised in Ecuador, she moved to the United States when she was eighteen to study fine arts and mass communication & journalism. Her novels have earned acclaim from outlets such as The Washington Post, Ms. Magazine, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Woman’s World, The Christian Science Monitor, BuzzFeed, PopSugar, and Bustle. The Spanish Daughter is an Amazon Editors’ Pick, an Amazon Unforgettable Reads book club selection, and one of Reading Group Choices Most Popular Books of 2022. Her latest novel is The Night We Became Strangers. When she's not writing, she draws inspiration from her work as a family photographer.

📕 OUT NOW! The Seven Miracles of Beatrix Holland: http://rachaelherron.com

❤️ Write in Italy May 2026: http://rachaelherron.com/italy2026

🏠 Ink Village! Check it out here: http://rachaelherron.com/inkvillage

🎉 Unstuck is now available here: https://rachaelherronbooks.com/

Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too)

Writing doesn't have to be so hard. With internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron, learn how to embrace ease, reject perfectionism, and finally create your perfect writing process. (Formerly known as How Do You Write) Come for inspiration, stay for lots more.

📙 Publish Your Book! https://rachaelherron.com/publish

EXCLUSIVELY FOR WRITERS (join my writer's list):

➡️ How to Know If You’re Writing the Right Book - https://rachaelherron.com/therightbook

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