In this episode, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell talk with guest Sue Brown Moore, a story revision coach, to explore the intricacies of character development in romance writing. They discuss the importance of character transformation, the balance between creative freedom and market expectations, and the challenges of navigating feedback from readers. The conversation delves into common tropes, the evolution of romance characters, and the significance of community in the writing process. Sue shares insights on avoiding cookie-cutter characters and emphasizes the need for authenticity in storytelling, while also addressing the role of marketing in an author's journey.

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Keywords 🔑: character development, romance writing, author tips, story arcs, reader engagement, writing advice, character transformation, romance tropes, marketing for authors, writing community

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Bestselling author Nick Thacker swaps explosions for emotions in this lively and insightful episode. Known for his action-packed thrillers, Nick opens up about his unexpected dive into the world of hockey romance—and what surprised him most along the way. From crafting compelling, authentic characters to navigating the nuances of writing from new perspectives, Nick shares the highs, the challenges, and the hilarious in-betweens of switching genres.

Join us as we unpack what makes romance resonate, how to balance structure with intuition, and why character-driven stories are the heart of every great book—no matter the genre. We also explore reader expectations, trauma in fiction, and smart marketing strategies that make your story stand out. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just romance-curious, this episode is full of practical insights and plenty of laughs.

📣 Question:
What’s a book you loved that surprised you by being outside your usual genre?
🧠 Let us know in the comments—what drew you in?

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ANGELA HAAS
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CASSIE NEWELL
Romance 🩷 https://ckdarling.com/
Young Adult 🧚 https://authorcmnewell.com/
Writing Coach 📚 https://www.sassywritingcoach.com/

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Keywords 🔑: character development, hockey romance, thrillers, writing tips, author success, dialogue, female characters, male characters, sports romance, storytelling, writing, romance, character development, marketing, storytelling, point of view, trauma, reader expectations, genre crossover, intuitive writing

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In this episode, Cassie Newell and Angela Haas explore the intricacies of character creation in writing. They discuss their favorite characters, the challenges of writing female leads, the importance of side characters, and the processes they use to develop their characters. The conversation also touches on the significance of character arcs, themes, and the quirks that make characters memorable. They provide insights and advice for aspiring authors on how to create compelling characters that resonate with readers.

Comment 👉 Authors, what are your favorite characters that you've written? And how did you go about creating them?

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ANGELA HAAS
Choose your own adventure
🚀💕 https://ahaaswrites.com/

CASSIE NEWELL
Romance 🩷 https://ckdarling.com/
Young Adult 🧚 https://authorcmnewell.com/
Writing Coach 📚 https://www.sassywritingcoach.com/

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Keywords 🔑: character development, writing process, side characters, female characters, character arcs, writing advice, author insights, storytelling, character quirks, writing challenges

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