Get Anastasija's latest release, Devious Love: a Stepbrother Romance here: https://a.co/d/cL1FaaP

And if you're in the mood for a spicy Christmas time, check out A Very Merry Match Point: A Why Choose Holiday Romance here: https://a.co/d/d8IGOuv

In this episode, I interview Anastasija White, a European indie author known for her sports romance novels. We discuss her writing process, marketing strategies, character development, and the balance between writing and personal life, as well as the value of feedback from beta readers and editors.

Keywords

Anastasija White, sports romance, writing process, editing, publishing, character development, reader engagement, marketing strategies, indie author, book recommendations

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:31 The Journey

05:13 From Fanfiction to Published Author

07:56 Reader Expectations

10:22 Researching Sports for Authenticity

12:56 Writing Process

15:29 Editing

18:10 Publishing

20:40 Character Development

23:30 Writing Style

25:50 Future Projects

31:50 Publishing Challenges

33:05 Marketing

39:49 Balancing Writing with a Full-Time Job

41:52 Feedback

58:33 Advice for Aspiring Writers

01:00:17 Influential Authors and Inspirations

Recommendations

The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins

Guest Links

Instagram: @anastasija.white.author

TikTok: author.anastasija.white / anastasija.white

Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anastasija-White/author/B0BWVDGZS7

Host

Instagram | TikTok: @kkalbabooks

Email: k.k.alba.books@gmail.com

Recorded with Riverside.fm: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=kkalba

Music by Denis Pavlov from Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/users/denis-pavlov-music-35636692/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=203388

In this episode, a romance author Jess K. Hardy shares her journey of writing and publishing. Jess discusses her experiences with different genres, the challenges of working with small presses, and the importance of staying creative despite the demands of publishing. She emphasizes the significance of older characters in romance literature and shares her research process for writing about sensitive topics like addiction and recovery. We also dive into Jess's writing process, the emotional depth of her stories, and her future plans.

Keywords

writing, publishing, romance, sci-fi, addiction, older characters, querying, small press, author journey, creative process

Recommendations

Fiction:

August Lane by Regina Black

Sex, Lies and Sensibility by Nikki Payne

Craft:

Fated Mates podcast

Guest Links

Instagram: @jesskhardy_author

Website: https://jesskhardy.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08D41791W

Host

Instagram | TikTok: @kkalbabooks

Email: k.k.alba.books@gmail.com

Recorded with Riverside.fm: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=kkalba

Music by Denis Pavlov from Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/users/denis-pavlov-music-35636692/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=203388

In this episode, K.H. Anastasia returns to discuss her journey as an author, reflecting on personal growth, health, and the creative process. She shares insights into the challenges she faced and the triumphs she achieved after a severe burnout.

We also go on a lot of tangets here. If you love book-to-movie adaptations, we discuss our likes and dislikes and gush over our favorite books.

Good news - Kiira beat her blues and is releasing books left and right! Her latest full-length release—a surprise pregnancy hockey romance titled The Unexpected Lineup—is out now! Get it here: https://a.co/d/gBnto6d.

Keywords

writing, personal growth, health, creative process, romance, publishing, character development, reader connection, titles, lessons learned

Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back

02:27 Writing and Mental Health

07:39 New Projects

10:09 The Unexpected Lineup

14:52 Writing Challenges and Overcoming Burnout

17:22 The Evolution of Writing

26:59 Marketing

29:24 Adapting Books into Movies

39:15 Lessons Learned

41:57 Book Titles and Copyrights

46:58 Character Names

52:20 Proud Moments

Recommendations

You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle: an unconventional romance

Guest Links

Instagram/TikTok: @khanastasiawrites

Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09MLYQHMJ

Host

Instagram | TikTok: @kkalbabooks

Email: k.k.alba.books@gmail.com

Recorded with Riverside.fm: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=kkalba

Music by Denis Pavlov from Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/users/denis-pavlov-music-35636692/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=203388