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Author Lexie Woods
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Author Ambar Cordova
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Author Jordana Blake
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Author Kelly Kay
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Author Katherine Bitner
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In this episode of She's All Books, Katherine Bittner, a self-published author, joins the host for a fun and nostalgic conversation. They play a game of 'Never Have I Ever' with a bookish twist and discuss Katherine's books. Katherine shares that she has three self-published books, including 'Time to Bloom,' a college romance; 'The Way You See Me,' a beach read about self-love; and 'Strayed,' an emotional suspense novel. She also reveals that she is currently worki
info_outlineBuckle up, book lovers! This episode of She's All Books is bringing the heat with debut author Tamara Rene, and we're diving headfirst into her sizzling rom-com 'Living with Fire'.
Picture this: a naive accountant running from danger, a hunky firefighter ready to save the day, and enough sparks to start a wildfire. Tamara spills the tea on her love for firefighter romances (can you blame her?) and why slow burns are her writing jam.
But wait, there's more! We play casting director and dream up the perfect stars for a 'Living with Fire' movie. Spoiler alert: Robbie Amell might need to hit the gym!
We wrap it all up with a game of 'Never Have I Ever' that'll have you feeling seen or seriously calling out your besties.
So grab your headphones and get ready for an episode that's hotter than your first crush and more fun than finding money in your old jeans pocket. This chat with Tamara Rene on She's All Books is one for the books!
Connect with Author Tamara Rene: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D89RXBZM https://tamararenebooks.com/
Connect with She's All Books: https://linktr.ee/shesallbooks
Takeaways
- Tamara's debut novel is titled 'Living with Fire'.
- The book features a spicy rom-com storyline.
- Savannah, the main character, is on the run from her ex.
- Nate, the male lead, is a firefighter and bar owner.
- Tamara enjoys writing slow burn romances.
- The characters were inspired by Tamara's past writing experiences.
- Tamara's writing process involves channeling her characters' voices.
- She hopes readers will feel joy and a little heartbreak.
- The series will continue to feature firefighter themes.
- Tamara is active on social media and encourages reader engagement.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Debut Novel
01:16 Elevator Pitch: Living with Fire
02:47 Nostalgic Game: Paper Fortune Teller
03:43 Childhood Names for Paper Fortune Teller
04:59 Getting to Know Tamara Renee
07:09 Writing Style: Plotter or Pantser
07:42 Imagining Characters and Dialogue
09:39 Favorite Tropes to Read and Write
11:06 Dream Cast for Living with Fire
12:43 Choosing Questions with Paper Fortune Teller
16:09 Question 6: Dream Cast for Living with Fire
17:42 Question 8: Female and Male Main Characters
19:25 Question 5: Coming Up with Character Names
22:31 Nostalgic Game: Never Have I Ever
26:45 Never Have I Ever: Reading Reviews
27:25 Never Have I Ever: Interviewing an Author
28:15 Never Have I Ever: Writing All Night
29:27 Conclusion and Where to Find Tamara Renee
30:56 Show Outro.mp4