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#352 - Inspiring Others and Being Inspired as an Author with Anna Gomez

Kobo Writing Life Podcast

Release Date: 09/17/2024

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Kobo Writing Life Podcast

In this episode, we are joined by New York Times and USA Today best-selling author and prolific writer , author of dozens of novels across several series. Michelle writes in the genres of fantasy romance, paranormal romance, science fiction, cozy mysteries, and more.  Michelle has sold over a million copies of her books and has written over 100 titles! Her prolific catalogue and years of experience mean she has a wealth of advice to author for indie authors, those both established and entirely new to the world of indie publishing. Her latest release is , the second book in the urban...

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In this episode, we spoke to award-winning women’s fiction and romance author , whose publications (and accolades) are many! She has written numerous romance novels under the pen name Christine Brae, and is one half of the best-selling series co-authored with Kristoffer Poloha, . This swoon-worthy series is in development for film and television and has been mentioned in People Magazine, Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Home & Family, and Publishers Weekly. We spoke to Anna about her new release with , , her writing career, her experience working in finance as well as...

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In this episode, we spoke to award-winning women’s fiction and romance author Anna Gomez, whose publications (and accolades) are many! She has written numerous romance novels under the pen name Christine Brae, and is one half of the best-selling series co-authored with Kristoffer Poloha, From Kona with Love. This swoon-worthy series is in development for film and television and has been mentioned in People MagazineHollywood Reporter, VarietyHome & Family, and Publishers Weekly.

We spoke to Anna about her new release with Kobo Originals, Somewhere Along the Way, her writing career, her experience working in finance as well as authoring her many books, how travelling inspires her writing, her personal connections to her main characters, writing under a pen name, and more! We had a wonderful time talking to Anna and can’t wait to share Somewhere Along the Way with long-time fans and new readers alike.

Learn more on Anna’s website, and follow Anna on Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter.