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Tracy Graves Podcast
An in-depth conversation with Tracy Garvis Graves, the best-selling author of 'On the Island' and 'The Trail of Lost Hearts'. Tracy discusses her journey from self-publishing to having her book optioned for film, the intricacies of the publishing industry, and her creative process, including her unique approach to crafting playlists for her novels.
An Author's Journey: Tracy Garvis Graves on Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Success
In this episode, Tracy Garvis Graves, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary fiction, shares her inspiring journey from being a voracious reader to becoming a celebrated writer. She discusses her breakthrough debut novel 'On the Island,' her self-publishing success, and the unexpected twists that led to a film adaptation offer. Tracy delves into her creative process, including crafting character arcs and developing book playlists. This conversation offers valuable insights for aspiring writers and a behind-the-scenes look at the publishing and film adaptation process.
Overcoming Adversity: Tracy Garvis Graves on Writing, Publishing, and Finding Success
In this episode, host Michele welcomes Tracy Garvis Graves, a bestselling author of contemporary fiction. Tracy discusses her journey from being a voracious reader in childhood to becoming a successful writer. She shares insights on her first novel, 'On the Island,' and the unexpected success it found after being self-published. Tracy also talks about the challenges of breaking into the publishing industry, the nuances of traditional vs. self-publishing, and her experiences with the Hollywood adaptation process. She emphasizes the continuous need to prove oneself with each new book and offers advice for aspiring writers. The episode is filled with Tracy's personal anecdotes, creative processes, and the importance of perseverance in achieving one’s goals.
00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter
01:12 Meet the Guest: Tracy Garvis Graves
03:30 Tracy's Journey to Becoming an Author
05:02 The Challenges of Getting Published
07:10 Self-Publishing Success
12:00 From Book to Film: The Hollywood Connection
18:26 The Impact of Self-Publishing Promotions
20:32 Publishing Breakthroughs and Book Deals
20:54 The Journey of Writing and Author Groups
21:57 Amazon's Role in Visibility
23:09 Creating Playlists for Books
26:55 Character Arcs and Writing Philosophy
33:31 The Reality of Publishing Multiple Books
36:18 Final Thoughts and Podcast Conclusion
Connect with Tracey:
www.traceygarvisgraves.com
https://www.facebook.com/tgarvisgraves
An in-depth conversation with Tracy Garvis Graves, the best-selling author of 'On the Island' and 'The Trail of Lost Hearts'. Tracy discusses her journey from self-publishing to having her book optioned for film, the intricacies of the publishing industry, and her creative process, including her unique approach to crafting playlists for her novels.
An Author's Journey: Tracy Garvis Graves on Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Success
In this episode, Tracy Garvis Graves, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary fiction, shares her inspiring journey from being a voracious reader to becoming a celebrated writer. She discusses her breakthrough debut novel 'On the Island,' her self-publishing success, and the unexpected twists that led to a film adaptation offer. Tracy delves into her creative process, including crafting character arcs and developing book playlists. This conversation offers valuable insights for aspiring writers and a behind-the-scenes look at the publishing and film adaptation process.
Overcoming Adversity: Tracy Garvis Graves on Writing, Publishing, and Finding Success
In this episode, host Michele welcomes Tracy Garvis Graves, a bestselling author of contemporary fiction. Tracy discusses her journey from being a voracious reader in childhood to becoming a successful writer. She shares insights on her first novel, 'On the Island,' and the unexpected success it found after being self-published. Tracy also talks about the challenges of breaking into the publishing industry, the nuances of traditional vs. self-publishing, and her experiences with the Hollywood adaptation process. She emphasizes the continuous need to prove oneself with each new book and offers advice for aspiring writers. The episode is filled with Tracy's personal anecdotes, creative processes, and the importance of perseverance in achieving one’s goals.
00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter
01:12 Meet the Guest: Tracy Garvis Graves
03:30 Tracy's Journey to Becoming an Author
05:02 The Challenges of Getting Published
07:10 Self-Publishing Success
12:00 From Book to Film: The Hollywood Connection
18:26 The Impact of Self-Publishing Promotions
20:32 Publishing Breakthroughs and Book Deals
20:54 The Journey of Writing and Author Groups
21:57 Amazon's Role in Visibility
23:09 Creating Playlists for Books
26:55 Character Arcs and Writing Philosophy
33:31 The Reality of Publishing Multiple Books
36:18 Final Thoughts and Podcast Conclusion
Connect with Tracey:
www.traceygarvisgraves.com
https://www.facebook.com/tgarvisgraves
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