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S4—E7–Author Scene: Judy Leslie

S4—E7–Author Scene: Judy Leslie

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 In this episode, I’m thrilled to chat with Judy Leslie, author of the captivating Cook’s Cove series! Judy shares her incredible journey as a writer, from her mentorships with bestselling authors to crafting her mystery-driven, character-focused novels. We dive deep into her first book, House at the Cove, and explore the inspiration behind its gripping story, slow-burn romance, and unforgettable twists. Plus, Judy drops invaluable advice for aspiring writers! Grab Judy’s books here: amazon.com/author/judyleslie Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro & Welcome Judy Leslie 1:20 – Judy’s Writing Journey & Mentors 4:50 – The 20-Year “Training Novel” & First Published Book Success 8:30 – Overcoming Physical Challenges to Write Again 11:00 – The Power of Book Club Ads & Hitting #3 on Amazon 14:40 – Inspiration Behind House at the Cove & Bellingham Roots 19:10 – Jenny’s Story: Grief, Secrets, and a Slow-Burn Romance 24:30 – Crafting Suspense & Character-Driven Mysteries 30:00 – Judy’s Research Trip to Ireland for For the Love of Ireland 34:00 – Writing the Cook’s Cove Series & Plot Twists 39:00 – Advice for New Mystery Writers: Craft & Character Depth 45:00 – Judy’s Favorite Craft Books (Wired for Story & Story Genius) 50:00 – Rewriting House at the Cove for Success 55:00 – Planting Seeds for Series Continuity 1:00:00 – Judy’s Unique Character Inspirations (Burlesque Trapeze Artist?!) 1:05:00 – Outro & Book Recommendations Subscribe, and hit the bell for more author interviews and writing tips! 🎬Book Trailer Service leahlindeman.com/trailer 🇨🇦Canada Book Events Submit your event: https://gogl.to/3IWs IG: @canadabookevents 📚 Explore My Books: Redeemed From the Ashes: https://books2read.com/u/mgPvK4 https://amz.run/9DtC Ghost of My Heart: https://books2read.com/u/49DgQX https://amz.run/9DtD Wisps of Gold: https://books2read.com/u/4XKJZN https://amz.run/9DtE Scathed Bones: https://books2read.com/u/4Xnjve https://amz.run/9DtF Unborn Melody: https://books2read.com/u/b6lkjJ https://amz.run/9DtG ‼️ Follow Me on Socials linktr.ee/leahtlind 📧 Sign up for my newsletter leahlindeman.com ☕️ Buy me a coffee buymeacoffee.com/leahlindeman ✍🏽 WriteNow High Performance Writing Coaching (Write your book in 3 months! 3 month plan now 20% off—receive a free edit of your choice valued at $700 plus and 3 free months of writing group mastery valued at $150. Today is your day to write.) leahlindeman.com/writenow/ 🙋🏽‍♀️ About Me Feisty Latina—Love of classic literature—History buff—I'm the author of the Canadian Reminiscence Series. I live with my husband and seven children in the idyllic countryside of Eastern Ontario where I daydream daily of the Scottish Highlands. I love people and books! Yours truly, Leah
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