The Author Next Door
The Author Next Door
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This is real talk for authors, relatable to where they are in their journey and to our journey as self-published authors. We talk about our experiences and have guest chats with experts and other authors about their experiences.
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This podcast covers key topics such as balancing writing with life, overcoming self-doubt, managing burnout, and understanding writing identity. Episode examples include discussions on the significance of mindset in writing with Racquel Henry, strategies for maintaining balance in a writer's life, and defining burnout with guest Holly Lyne, focusing on self-care and creative processes.
This is real talk for authors, relatable to where they are in their journey and to our journey as self-published authors. We talk about our experiences and have guest chats with experts and other authors about their experiences.
What happens when romantic attraction collides with the need to stay in control? And how do you make the moment a character finally gives in feel earned?
In this episode of The Author Next Door After Dark, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell compare Dirty Dancing and The Idea of You to explore how romantic tension, societal expectations, and personal vulnerability influence the way love stories unfold.
From age gaps and social judgment to the emotional and physical breaking points that define a romance, they examine how these two films approach desire, restraint, and personal growth. They also discuss an essential romance-writing question: What happens when a story tells the audience there’s romantic tension but doesn’t quite make them feel it?
In this episode, they discuss:
- How control and restraint create romantic tension
- The different approaches to romance in Dirty Dancing and The Idea of You
- How age gaps and societal judgment influence romantic decisions
- Why emotional vulnerability matters to romantic payoff
- Using show, don’t tell to make readers feel the longing
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