In today's episode, we're diving into the journey of returning to creativity when you thought that chapter of your life was already closed.

Lorin Coffler shares what it really looked like to come back to writing while working full time and raising two kids—and how Sun, Moon and Shadow went from a dream to a published romantasy novel. We talk about carving out time in the margins of everyday life, choosing romantasy as a genre, crafting characters like Nova and Callan without giving away any spoilers, and SO MUCH MORE!

In this episode, we cover:

• Answering the call back to writing after stepping away
• Writing a debut novel while juggling motherhood and a full-time job
• Why romantasy—and what matters most when writing it
• Character growth, surprises, and falling in love with your cast
• Overcoming doubt, creative blocks, and resistance
• The emotional highs of publishing your first book
• Building community on Instagram as a debut author
• What's next in the sequel—and what readers can look forward to

Lorin's Website: www.lorincofflerauthor.com

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Whether you're a writer, a reader, or someone quietly holding onto a creative dream—this episode is your reminder that it's never too late to begin again.

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