What if writing your story could help heal you?

In this inspiring conversation, romance author Lee Savino shares how creativity, courage, and community shape the writing journey. We talk about overcoming fear, claiming your identity as a writer, and why giving yourself permission to be wildly creative can change everything.

Lee also explores the powerful role romance plays in storytelling and emotional healing—for both writers and readers. As she says, “The romance is doing the work.” Through love, connection, and vulnerability, stories can become a space for transformation.

If you’ve ever struggled with doubt, creativity, or believing in your voice, this episode will remind you why your stories matter.

In this episode:

• Overcoming fear and embracing your creative voice

• The healing power of storytelling

• Claiming your identity as a writer

• Why community is essential for authors
  

“Choose love over fear every time.”

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✍️ Writers: Want help building a real writing career?Join my free weekly email for tips on writing, publishing, and growing your readership.→ https://www.serenadepublishing.com— — — — — — — — — —👋 About This ChannelHi, I’m Sarah Williams. I help writers turn their books into sustainable careers.Here we talk about:• writing and finishing books• publishing and the book industry• author marketing• building a long-term writing careerWhether you're writing your first book or already publishing, you're welcome here.— — — — — — — — — —🚀 Ready to go deeper?✦ The Author CEO – for writers ready to treat their books like a real business ✦ Author Retreats – immersive strategy and writing retreatsLearn more:https://www.serenadepublishing.com— — — — — — — — — —📌 Connect With MeInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/serenadepublishingTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@serenadepublishing

What happens when two bestselling fantasy authors get on stage together with a microphone and a room full of writers?

Chaos. Laughter. And some surprisingly brilliant writing advice.

In this special episode of The Write Podcast, I’m sharing a live conversation recorded at the Sunshine Coast Fiction Festival between bestselling paranormal romance author Steffanie Holmes and bestselling fantasy and rom-com author A.K. Mulford.

Their conversation is funny, candid, and wonderfully unfiltered. Expect plenty of laughs, behind-the-scenes insights into the writing life, and the kind of honest author conversation you usually only hear after hours at a writing conference.

And if you find yourself wishing you were in the room with us…

The Sunshine Coast Fiction Festival is happening again this October, bringing together readers, writers, and bestselling authors for a weekend of inspiration, craft, and community.

🎟 Get tickets and learn more: www.sunshinecoastfictionfestival.com.au

— — — — — — — — — —✍️ Writers: Want help building a real writing career?Join my free weekly email for tips on writing, publishing, and growing your readership.→ www.serenadepublishing.com— — — — — — — — — —👋 About This ChannelHi, I’m Sarah Williams. I help writers turn their books into sustainable careers.Here we talk about:• writing and finishing books• publishing and the book industry• author marketing• building a long-term writing careerWhether you're writing your first book or already publishing, you're welcome here.— — — — — — — — — —🚀 Ready to go deeper?✦ The Author CEO – for writers ready to treat their books like a real business ✦ Author Retreats – immersive strategy and writing retreatsLearn more:www.serenadepublishing.com— — — — — — — — — —📌 Connect With MeInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/serenadepublishingTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@serenadepublishing

What does it really take to build a sustainable, future-proof writing career in today’s rapidly changing publishing world?

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Joanna Penn—bestselling author, creative entrepreneur, and host of The Creative Penn Podcast—to talk about longevity, courage, creative freedom, and building a writing business on your own terms.

Joanna has spent more than a decade at the forefront of indie publishing, and she brings incredible clarity to the big questions many writers are quietly asking:

• How do you transition from hobbyist to professional author?
  

• What does it mean to think long-term about your creative career?
  

• How can writers embrace new technology (including AI) without losing their voice?
  

• What does it look like to build multiple streams of income as an author?
  

• And how do you cultivate courage when confidence feels shaky?
  

This episode is both strategic and deeply encouraging. If you’ve been craving a bigger vision for your writing life—one rooted in sustainability, ownership, and creative independence—this conversation will spark something in you.

Make sure to check out Joanna’s books, podcast, and Patreon community (all linked in the show notes).

• • Joanna’s website: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/
  • The Creative Penn Podcast

And if you’re ready for your next step—whether that’s finding clarity, getting organized, or finally hitting publish—head over to serenadepublishing.com.

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