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
