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!
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#207 - Assembling a Street Team with Nick Thacker
#206 - Creating a Fictional Future with Megan Angelo
#205 - An In Depth Look at Kobo Plus with Erik Rigters
#204 - Creating a Successful Writing Routine with Allison Fallon
#203 - Establishing your Author Brand with Dana Kaye
#202 - A NaNoWriMo Success Story with Paul Austin Ardoin
#201 - The Evolution of Publishing with Kevin J. Anderson
Bonus Episode: Kobo in Conversation - Linwood Barclay
#200 - Marketing Your Books on a Global Scale with Cristina Mendes
#199 - Selling Audiobooks to the Kobo Customer with Elyse Daniels
#198 - Incorporating Mythology and Folklore into Your Writing with Skye MacKinnon
#197 - An #OwnVoices YA Debut with Nora Shalaway Carpenter
#196 - Expanding Your Written Universe with Anthony Dobranski
#195 - Alternative Storytelling Platforms with Kilby Blades
#194 - The Road to Publication with Debut Author Abbigail N. Rosewood
#193 - Adapting your Novel for the Screen with Maggie Marr
#192 - Sharing Your Authentic Voice with Jasmin Kaur
#191 - Audiobooks, Podcasts and the Future of Publishing with Joanna Penn
#190 - Finding the Motivation to Become a Published Author with Glenn Dyer
#189 - Touring as an Author vs. Touring as a Musician with Eamon McGrath
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