In this conversation, romance author Annie McQuaid shares her journey of writing her debut novel, Crash Landing, detailing the transformation of her initial dark story into a romantic comedy during the pandemic. She discusses the importance of critique partners and mentorship in her writing process, the challenges of navigating the query process, and the intricacies of crafting dual timelines. Annie also reflects on the pressures of publishing her second book, the creative flow, and how she deals with writer's block. The conversation concludes with insights on reader engagement and the reality of being an author.Buy Crash Landing here.If you’d like to connect with Annie you can find her on Instagram Substack Or her website If you’d like to contact me please feel free to ⁠ Website. Instagram. Threads. Podcast. NC Barton | Patreon or my ⁠Substack Chapters00:00 The Journey to Writing a Book04:28 Transforming a Dark Story into a Rom-Com07:22 The Role of Mentorship in Writing10:31 Crafting Dual Timelines in Storytelling13:10 Balancing Plot and Character Development16:11 Navigating the Publishing Process19:20 The Pressure of Writing a Second Book22:16 Creating New Stories and Future Projects25:00 Exploring New Directions in Writing26:09 The Role of Critique Partners28:02 Embracing the Publishing Journey28:18 Overcoming Creative Blocks30:16 Drafting Techniques and Strategies32:59 Finding Inspiration in Other Works35:21 Genre Exploration and Future Projects36:38 Navigating Reader Expectations39:57 The Solitary Nature of Writing42:42 Preparing for Book Launch and Signings

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