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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#225 - How to Write Engaging Dialogue with Zalika Reid-Benta
#224 - Building Library Catalogs with Jaclyn Derlatka
#223 - Reaching Your Publishing Goals with Kate Tilton
Bonus Episode: Kobo in Conversation with Eden Robinson
#222 - A Festive Kobo Original with Talia Hibbert
#221 - Using Patreon as an Indie Author with Lindsay Buroker
#220 - Writing Bestselling Crime Fiction with Karin Slaughter
#219 - Finding the Right Translator for Your Novel with Vanessa Åsell Tsuruga
#218 - The Heroine's Journey with Gail Carriger
#217 - How to Excel at Co-Writing with PC Cast and Kristin Cast
#216 - The Art of Embodied Writing with Brooke Adams Law
#215 - Crafting a Compelling Series with Susan Stoker
#214 - Going Global: Sell More Books Around the World with Orna Ross
#213 - Selling a Series with Laurelin Paige
#212 - All Things Audio with Deyan Audio
#211 - Advice for Going Wide with Adam Croft
#210 - Fandom, The Evolution of Geek Culture, and Building an Online Author Community with Sam Maggs
#209 - Collaboration in Self-Publishing with Tim McConnehey
#208 - Book Reviews and Author Branding with Melissa Dalton Martinez
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