In this conversation, Kelly shares her journey to becoming an author, detailing her early inspirations, writing process, and the importance of community in finishing her book. She discusses her experiences with beta readers, the decision to self-publish, and her marketing strategies. Kelly also reflects on the challenges of balancing writing with motherhood and her aspirations for future projects, including a potential shift to hybrid publishing.You can buy Sunshine Kisses here.And Midnight Wishes here.If you’e like to connect with Kelly she’s on Instagram. Threads: And YouTube.If you want to connect with me I’d love to hear from you.Website. https://ncbartonwrites.com/Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/ncbartonwrites/Threads.  https://www.threads.net/@ncbartonwritesPodcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-i-wrote-a-book-now-what/id178189433NC Barton | Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/NCBartonWritesor my ⁠Substack https://nicolebartonwrites.substack.com/Chapters00:00 The Journey to Writing a Book04:46 Building a Community of Writers07:45 The Writing Process: Outlining vs. Discovery10:32 Self-Publishing Decisions and Marketing Strategies13:10 Feedback and Beta Readers16:03 The Evolution of Writing: Second Book Insights19:03 Navigating Reviews and Reader Reactions24:19 Literary Influences and Inspirations25:44 Crafting Stories: Learning and Growth28:22 The Impact of Literary Fiction30:34 Writing Process and Environment37:39 Balancing Writing with Parenthood43:18 Exploring New Genres and Future Projects

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