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TB recorded with a hellacious headache and is using that as the excuse as to why she messed up numbers in this episode, because usually she’s a whiz when it comes to math. A whiz! She’s almost done with the critique draft of Dagny, and she’s ready to set it aside for a couple of weeks to let her creative juices marinate. TB had a hell of a time getting 3 sets of all 8 books of the A Woman Lost series prepared to mail out to giveaway winners. Lastly, TB has been watching tennis and is having mixed feelings about the return of the sport.
Clare has had a great couple of writing days! The Christmas novel is clicking, and she spoke with a very jolly man. In health news, she’s lost the few pounds she gained during lockdown. Way to go, Clare! But she will caution you to put the correct amount of chili flakes into an omelet. Her dad has a special request for an upcoming book written by Clare. In London Romance news, the first readers of book 7 have given Clare enthusiastic thumbs-up. She’s just knocking everything out of the park!
The duo shifts to the main topic: How do you replenish your motivation after a book launch? TB shares that after her most recent launch, she was feeling deflated and approached Clare to discuss the topic on the pod because most authors experience the highs and lows of the writing roller coaster. While both agree that being professional writers means you have to sit down and write, it’s not always that easy. They share how they usually recharge and how the pandemic has interfered with their normal ways to deal with finding fresh words for a new project. But it’s important to give yourself permission to take a break, even if you can’t go on that holiday you had planned.
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Next week, the duo will discuss writing mentors.
Thanks so much for listening!
Clare and TB
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Very timely episode for me since I just had a book out! I look forward to listening to any wisdom you two have to share.
Hope you found some nugget of wisdom, Jae! x
A bit off-topic, but I think everyone in Europe, who has kids, knows of Bob the Builder (Puuha-Pete in Finnish, Byggare Bob in Swedish, Bob der Baumeister in German). It’s oddly popular.
I love that Bob is an international superstar!
Clare x
Just finished episode 81. I swear listening to the banter between the two of you is a real pick me up!
Thanks Sheila, we’re here to cheer!
Thanks for listening,
Clare x