In this engaging conversation, Holly Gramazio, author shares her journey of writing her debut novel, The Husbands. She discusses her initial motivations, the writing process, and the importance of feedback and revision. Holly also delves into the role of her agent, the unique premise of her book, and the challenges of writing a second novel. Throughout the discussion, she emphasizes the significance of character development, voice, and the creative process, providing insights into her inspirations and future projects.

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The Husbands is out in paperback March 18th, 2025.

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Chapters

00:00 The Journey to Writing a Book

05:57 Crafting the Novel: Process and Structure

10:14 Feedback and Revision: Shaping the Manuscript

13:33 Finding an Agent and Getting Published

21:58 The Challenge of the Second Book

25:56 Navigating Reader Expectations

29:04 Overcoming Writer's Block

30:25 Crafting with Inspiration

35:30 Exploring Character Development

38:53 Maintaining Narrative Momentum

44:23 The Submission Journey