✨ A new year means a fresh reset—for your writing, your goals, and yourself.
In the first episode of the year, Cassie Newell and Angela Haas sit down to talk honestly about their writing goals, personal aspirations, and what they want this next season to look like—both on and off the page.

They dig into why focusing on one meaningful goal can be more powerful than chasing everything at once, how self-care plays a crucial role in long-term creative success, and why community matters more than ever for authors navigating publishing and career growth.

This episode also introduces a brand-new segment—✨ The Author Next Door After Dark ✨—where Cassie and Angela plan to have deeper, more unfiltered conversations about romance writing and the nuances that come with it.

In this episode they explore:

📌 How authors can reset and set intentional goals for the new year
📌 Why self-care isn’t optional for sustainable creative careers
📌 The role of community in writing, publishing, and personal growth
📌 Trusting your instincts in both writing and marketing
📌 Exploring romance and other genres as creative expansion
📌 Dream careers, personal aspirations, and passions beyond writing

👇 Question of the week:
What’s one writing or personal goal you’re setting for this year? ✍️✨

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