Bria Rose went from Disney cast member to self-published dark romance author—and now she’s releasing her audiobook narrated by none other than Jacob Morgan.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How Disney shaped her storytelling instincts
• The origin of Her Dark Promise (a Beauty & the Beast retelling where Belle is the beast)
• Working with a professional editor and designing a standout cover
• Booking Jacob Morgan & Grace Noble for the audiobook
• How she landed book signings at Barnes & Noble (as an indie author!)
• What’s next: a spicy Pinocchio novella and a secret project with HarperCollins’ One More Chapter imprint

🎧 Buy Her Dark Promise audiobook

📘 Buy the Kindle or paperback

🛍️ Grab the merch

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In this episode of Writer Unblocked, I sit down with award-winning author Carol Van Den Hende to explore how letters can unlock creativity, why empathy and hope are essential in storytelling, and how authors can think about their brand as a promise. Carol also shares her journey from traditional publishing to founding her own B Corp press, and what it really means to publish responsibly.

We talk about:

• How the epistolary format sparked seven chapters in one weekend
• The neuroscience of empathy between writers and readers
• Why authors should celebrate book clubs and community feedback
• The difference between publishing for access and publishing with responsibility
• Defining author brand beyond logos and colors

About Carol Van Den Hende:

Carol is the author of the award-winning Goodbye Orchid trilogy and the forthcoming Dear Orchid (Nov 11, Veteran’s Day). Her books have been named most-anticipated reads by Buzzfeed, Parade, and Travel+Leisure, and praised by Glamour and Woman’s World. Through her writing, speaking, and leadership, Carol champions stories of resilience, hope, and empathy.

Connect with Carol:

🌐 Website: carolvandenhende.com

📸 Instagram: @carolvandenhende

📘 Facebook: Carol Van Den Hende Author

▶️ YouTube: @authorcv

🎵 TikTok: @carolvandenhende

📝 Substack: cvdh.substack.com

🔗 Linktree: linktr.ee/cvdh

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In this episode of Writer Unblocked, Nicole talks with author, publisher and former CFO Kirsten Marion, who shares how she turned midlife reinvention into a thriving indie publishing career.

They dive into:

• Why her fantasy series centers a 60-year-old heroine
• How to plan a publishing schedule like a pro
• Smart marketing lessons from book one vs. book two
• The real value of email lists and evergreen content
• The meaning of “Elegant Success” for authors

Learn more about Kirsten Marion → [kirstenmarion.com]

Check out the Rowanswood Crones series https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTC7GN46

Download The Empire Checklist → https://nicole-opdenbosch.mykajabi.com/empire-checklist

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