The Grumpy Sunshine Podcast

• What I Wish I Knew as a Debut Author, with Rachel O'Rourke

  In this episode, Kate and Laura chat with Rachel O'Rourke, a self-published author who has released four books and is in the midst of writing her first trilogy. The discussion centres on certain aspects of self-publishing that Rachel and Kate wished they had known when they were publishing their first book. From when to book in service providers, setting your expectations, dealing with KDP and Ingram, and building a community, this episode has it all. Enjoy!Please subscribe for the latest episodes and updates! Stay connected: @thegrumpysunshinepodcast @kate_louise_author @hummingbird.editing Get in touch: [email protected]

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• Balancing Corporate Life, Author Life, and a Social Life: with Olivia Fenwick

  Corporate girl by day, swoonworthy romance author by night, Olivia Fenwick is with us this week to discuss her search for the elusive work/life/ writing balance.In episode 11, we discuss how, as an author, it's important to make time for the things you love, as well as looking after your health and wellbeing. Olivia and Kate talk about how they balance working full-time in a corporate setting while also making time to be creative, whether it be writing or content creation.We also chat about how fun author signings can be!We love this episode, and we hope you do too!In-depth conversation, book recs, helpful advice, and our signature grumpy/sunshine segment—check this episode out today!Please subscribe for the latest episodes and updates! Stay connected: @thegrumpysunshinepodcast @kate_louise_author @hummingbird.editing Get in touch: [email protected]

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• Creating Compelling Characters: with Amanda Gambill

  Episode 10 is a good one! In this episode, we have our first international guest: Amanda Gambill! If you’ve listened to TGSP before, you’ve heard Laura and Kate talk incessantly about the book, ‘Honestly I’m Totally Faking it’ and Pres St. Clair, both Amanda creations.Ever wondered how to create a multi-dimensional character that readers will love or hate? In this episode, we discuss character development (something Amanda is brilliant at) and her writing process, too. We delve into social media and Bookstagram, and how to set boundaries while also maintaining a loyal fan base through genuine interactions.We love this episode, and we hope you do too!In-depth conversation, book recs, helpful advice, and our signature grumpy/sunshine segment—check this episode out todayPlease subscribe for the latest episodes and updates! Stay connected: @thegrumpysunshinepodcast @kate_louise_author @hummingbird.editing Get in touch: [email protected]

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• Slow Burn vs. Insta Love with Jess McFarlane

  In episode 9, Australian indie author Jess McFarlane joins Laura and Kate to talk about slow burn versus fast burn/insta-love romances. The trio talks about their preferences and processes as authors and an editor, as well as readers of romance. Jess discusses how she developed the slow burn in her series, Arasgain Rule (Woman of Wolves and Man of Bears are the first two books), and Kate explains how she approached the relationships in her first two books, and how she's trying something new with her upcoming novel, Wing Woman.In-depth conversation, book recs, helpful advice, and our signature grumpy/sunshine segment—check this episode out today!Please subscribe for the latest episodes and updates! Stay connected: @thegrumpysunshinepodcast @kate_louise_author @hummingbird.editing Get in touch: [email protected]

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