Listen "Sarra Manning on writing romantic fiction"
Episode Synopsis
Sarra Manning is the author of 8 adult novels, over 15 YA novels. She began her career on teen magazines and has been writing about love and sex ever since. Sarra talks about being a 'word count slut', writing books fast, how what she learned on magazines helps her pitch novels and the secret to writing about sex successfully. Sarra is also the literary editor of Red magazine and is my go to person for book reccos - this episode is chock full of amazing books!!The Last Days of Summer is out March 27thThis series of the podcast is sponsored by award winning audio book app xigxagListeners of Not Too Busy To Write can receive their second book FREE To redeem, download the xigxag app from the App Store or Google Play. Go to My xigxag/Settings, then click on Account. Under Vouchers, click on the ‘Enter code’ button and add your voucher code NTBTW to your account. After your first purchase, your second title will be free!You can listen to The Last Days of Summer on xigxag :)LinksThe Last Days of Summer - Sarra ManningLondon, With Love - Sarra ManningRachel's Holiday - Marian KeyesA Sky Painted Gold - Laura WoodRomantic Comedy - Curtis SittenfeldThe Wedding People - Alison EspachMaeve Kerrigan Series - Jane CaseyDeep Cuts - Holly BrickleyThe Eights - Joanna Miller
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