In this episode, we heard from award-winning author and professional speaker Carol Van Den Hende, whose second book, Orchid Blooming, was published this year. Orchid Blooming is the prequel to her acclaimed debut, Goodbye, Orchid, and a continuation of a trilogy.
We spoke to Carol about her path to writing, releasing a debut novel during the pandemic, crafting compelling characters, the importance of research, writing emotional narratives that affect her readers, tips on public speaking, and more. Follow Carol on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!
Find more information about our podcast here. If you're ready to start your publishing journey, visit kobo.com/writinglife.
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#253 - Multiple POV Mysteries with Aime Austin
#252 - Inside the Kobo Elipsa with Kobo VP of Product Ramesh Mantha
#251 - The Three Story Method with J. Thorn
#250 - Exploring Characters' Choices with Lisa Taddeo
#249 - From Industry to Author with Zakiya Dalila Harris
#248 - Telling Stories in Style with Heather Newberger
#247 - Making the Most of a Pandemic Book Launch with Jessica Hamilton
#246 - Inside Digital Publishing with Kobo Senior Vendor Manager Siobhan Padgett
#245 - Optimizing OverDrive with Lateefah Zawistowski
#244 - Word of Mouth Marketing with Kobo Content Sales Lead Deandra Lalonde
#243 - Mastering Productivity with Strategist and Author Sagan Morrow
#242 - How to Build a Strategic Marketing Plan with Nina Grinstead
#241 - Romance Mastermind with Skye Warren
#240 - From Podcast to Book Deal with Liv Albert
#239 - How to Perform in a Crowded Market with Ricardo Fayet
#238 - Manifesting Creativity with Shauna Cummins
#237 - Master KWL Promotions with Kobo Strategist Shayna Krishnasamy
#236 - How to Craft Character Emotions with Sacha Black
#235 - How to Build Skeleton Drafts with Steff Green
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