Romancing the Story: Writing Romance, Storytelling, and Book Structure
Story enthusiast and romance writer Sarah Gamez explores the creative craft and pragmatic aspects of writing with niche topic discussions, inspirational pieces and industry insights. Join in on conversations with authors and experts on creating engaging stories, marketing your books, and navigating the (self) publishing world. Whether you write romance or not, there's plenty of tips to be found on storytelling, genres, and medias. Sometimes, with a twist of romance.
Romancing the Story: Writing Romance, Storytelling, and Book Structure
Ep 85 - Addiction Recovery and Resilience in Romance Novels with Thea Claire
"My therapist and I talk all the time about how the support system you have and where you're at (in life) totally dictates how you handle recovery."
Romance Author Thea Claire portrays realistic recovery from addiction in her novels and how resilience shapes character arcs, emotional truths, and heals trauma. We explore the track of her own recovery and the importance of community, pushing through setbacks, and the impact it has on long-term growth.
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Check out The Recovering Good Girl Series:
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Media Mentions:
Pucking Around by Emily Rath
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
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