In this episode of Unfiltered Romance Nights, Brooklyn Cross shares her journey as a dark romance author, discussing her writing process, inspirations, and the themes explored in her series, Kings of Wayward Academy. She emphasizes the importance of mental health in her writing, the development of strong female characters, and the dynamics of relationships within her stories. The conversation also touches on fan reactions, family involvement, and the potential for adaptations of her work. In this lively conversation, Brooklyn discusses the future of her characters, upcoming book releases, and the challenges of writing complex characters. She shares insights into her writing process, including her struggles with spicy scenes and the desire to create audiobooks. The discussion also touches on reader engagement, character relationships, and the importance of book signings and author events. Brooklyn reveals her plans for future projects, including a Halloween novella and a standalone book that reflects her personal experiences.

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In this episode of Unfiltered Romance Nights, hosts Kolleen and Marjorie chat with Author CW Farnsworth about her journey into writing romance novels, the challenges of balancing self-employment with creativity, and the differences between traditional and self-publishing. Charlotte shares insights on character development, the importance of strong female leads, and her future plans in the publishing industry. The conversation also touches on the support from family and friends, the process of casting characters for adaptations, and the exploration of new genres and tropes in her writing.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to CW Farnsworth
02:49 The Journey to Becoming a Full-Time Author
05:41 Balancing Writing and Self-Employment
08:37 Reading Preferences and Influences
11:26 Support from Family and Friends
14:16 Traditional vs. Self-Publishing
16:50 Cover Design and Author Preferences
19:37 Character Development and Favorite Characters
21:13 Character Visualization and Fan Casting
23:33 Describing Books in Three Words
27:50 Strong Female Leads in Romance
31:12 Exploring New Genres and Tropes
33:26 Upcoming Projects and Special Editions

Read Anti-Hero here: https://shorturl.at/hMkMQ

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In tonight's episode, hosts Kolleen and Marjorie chat with Author Penelope Black about her journey into writing dark romance, her favorite tropes, and the emotional challenges of creating characters. Penelope shares insights into her writing process, the support from her family, and her experiences with reader engagement. The conversation also touches on her upcoming book releases, special editions, and the excitement of potential adaptations of her work. Throughout the episode, Penelope emphasizes the importance of reader connection and the joy of writing for herself.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Penelope Black
01:06 Penelope's Writing Journey
04:04 Hobbies and Interests
06:04 Exploring Audiobooks and Graphic Audio
09:06 Favorite Authors and Reading Preferences
14:09 Family Support and Reactions to Writing
19:06 Book Release Schedule and Writing Process
24:05 The Challenge of Writing Standalones vs. Series
25:02 The Importance of Angst in Romance
26:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
27:14 Expressions of Love Beyond Words
28:52 The Emotional Journey of Writing
30:24 Unexpected Successes in Writing
31:27 Character Development and Personal Connections
36:45 Exploring Subgenres in Romance
39:13 Future Projects and Anticipations
45:58 Casting Dreams: Who Would Play the Characters?
51:57 Special Editions and Upcoming Signings
54:42 YouTube Outro.mp4

Order Shattered Promises here: https://shorturl.at/tsORw

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