In this conversation, Hazel and Jamye discuss the launch of Hazel's book, Courting War. They delve into the inspiration behind the book, including the influence of Greek mythology and Celtic gods. Hazel shares the challenges she faced during the writing process, including the emotional toll of being on submission and dealing with insecurities. They also touch on the representation of dyslexia and color blindness in the book, and the importance of authentic portrayals in literature. In this conversation, Hazel and Jamye discuss the importance of writing strong female characters. They also explore the concept of Lady Daddies. The conversation then shifts to the chaos of book release and the challenges of balancing writing with other responsibilities. They end by encouraging each other to set big goals and dream big.

Takeaways

• Writing strong female characters involves portraying their multifaceted nature and avoiding stereotypes.
• Representation of disabilities, such as dyslexia and colorblindness, can provide readers with a more realistic and diverse reading experience.
• The concept of Lady Daddies and Shadow Daddies challenges traditional gender roles and allows for more complex and interesting characters.
• Book releases can be chaotic and overwhelming, requiring careful planning and time management.
• Setting ambitious goals and dreaming big is important for personal and professional growth.

Chapters

00:00 Book Launch and Goodreads

06:54 Inspiration for Courting War

14:56 Writing Process and Challenges

21:32 Influence of Traditional Publishing

34:36 Representation in the Book

38:17 Writing Strong Female Characters

39:45 Representation of Dyslexia

40:28 Representation of Colorblindness

43:16 Lady Daddies and Shadow Daddies

52:21 The Chaos of Book Release

56:48 Setting Goals and Dreaming Big

01:06:23 Balancing Writing and Pregnancy