A bold debut, a full-circle moment, and the craft of writing funny with heart

This week on Writes4Women, Pam is joined by debut author and former student, Holly Brunnbauer, for a warm, laugh-filled, and insightful conversation about writing her first rom-com What Did I Miss. From school staff rooms and awkward first drafts to awards, agents, and publishing deals, Holly’s journey is one of grit, grace, and great humour.

Pam and Holly delve into:

The path from blogger to published author

Navigating character arc, emotional depth, and laugh-out-loud moments

Writing strong female leads (and sizzly sex scenes )

How a high school sweetheart breakup sparked a brilliant story idea

The ups and downs of pitching, publishing, and finding the right agent

This ep is not just for rom-com lovers—it’s for any writer wondering whether their words are “good enough” and what can happen when you follow the joy.

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