In this conversation, Christine Cowan shares her journey of becoming a writer, the challenges she faced, and her unique approach to storytelling. She discusses her motivations for writing, the importance of representation in literature, and her experiences with mentorship programs. Christine also delves into her upcoming book, The Recipe of Us, and the inspiration behind it, while emphasizing the significance of communication and transparency in professional relationships. Additionally, she highlights her role in founding Smooch Pit, a mentorship initiative for romance authors, and her belief in the power of reading as a tool for growth and learning in writing.

The Recipe of Us will be released May 20th 2025!

If you'd like to connect with Christine you can find her on Instagram, Threads, or her contact form.

If you's like to connect with me you can find me in one of these places: Website. Instagram. Threads. Substack. Podcast.

Chapters

00:00 The Journey to Authorship

06:52 Writing Process and Outlining Techniques

12:57 Navigating Publishing Challenges

17:17 The Birth of Smooch Pit

23:04 Finding Closure in Storytelling

23:49 The Journey of Writing a Book

27:34 Finding Inspiration and Overcoming Writer's Block

33:21 Developing a Unique Writing Voice

35:24 Influences and Learning from Other Authors

40:25 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts