Are you curious to uncover the secrets behind crafting a captivating debut novel? What about the art of weaving fantasy, history, and fairy tales into a spellbinding narrative? Today, we're thrilled to have debut novelist Kell Woods on the Convo Couch, painting a vivid picture of her journey from a childhood filled with magic to becoming the author of AFTER THE FOREST. The book is a fascinating amalgamation of love, magic, history, and a retelling of the Hansel & Gretel fairy tale—promising to leave you enchanted. We dive deep into Kell's writing process, exploring the challenges she faced, from finding an agent to maintaining historical accuracy. We also discuss the inspiration she drew from fairy tales and how she skillfully infused her narrative with historical elements. As a debut author, Kell opens up about her struggles and triumphs, offering valuable insights for aspiring writers. In addition, we explore the unique themes in her novel and the powerful message it delivers about acknowledging and embracing one's uniqueness. Towards the end of our conversation, we switch gears to talk about the business side of writing and launching a novel. Kell shares her tips on time management, the importance of professional feedback, and how to effectively promote your book online. We celebrate the book launch and discuss the joy of connecting with readers. Whatever your relationship with writing—whether you're an aspiring author or a fantasy lover—this episode is an insightful journey into the universe of storytelling. Tune in and be prepared to be inspired.   SHOW NOTES: Writes4Women www.writes4women.com Facebook @writes4women Twitter / Instagram @w4wpodcast   W4W Patreon https://www.writes4women.com/support-us-on-patreon   Kell Woods Website : click here Facebook: click here Instagram: click here   Pamela Cook www.pamelacook.com.au Facebook: click here Twitter: click here  Instagram: click here   This episode produced by Pamela Cook for Writes4Women on unceded Dharawal land.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/writes4women?fan_landing=trueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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