What Happens When a Book Publicist Writes a Novel About Publishing with Hattie Williams

Hello, Protagonists!

My guest today on CREATIVE. INSPIRED. HAPPY is Hattie Williams, a former book publicist whose debut novel, Bitter Sweet, is about... a book publicist who falls for a legendary author she's working for.

Hattie has not only worked in publishing as a publicist but also in marketing and editorial, and before that, she was a musician and songwriter who has toured across Europe.

Today, we talk about:

* how Hattie fell into writing as a young mother,

* her experience in the publishing world and how that informed the settings and stories in Bitter Sweet.

* writing complicated, toxic relationships without veering into judgment of the characters,

* how her background as a book publicist has helped her publicize her own book on both Instagram and Substack,

* whether songwriting affects her novel writing,

and so much more.

Want more of Hattie?

You can find Hattie on Substack and Instagram. Bitter Sweet, is available in bookstores everywhere or from your favorite online retailer!

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