[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]  

Nicolette Terry, a rising star in the romance genre, shares her journey from military spouse to published author. With relatable characters and passion projects that tackle tough topics, Nicolette's books have captured the hearts of readers. She discusses her writing process, the importance of mentorship, and the value of attending events like Author Nation.

In this episode:

• Nicolette's experience at Author Nation and the benefits of networking with fellow authors
• The inspiration behind Nicolette's military romance series
• Crafting relatable characters and tackling tough topics like narcissistic abuse
• Nicolette's journey from pantser to plotter and the resources that helped her master the romance genre
• The role of mentorship in Nicolette's author career, particularly from Audrey Huey
• Balancing motherhood and writing with the help of Audrey Huey's author planner
• Collaborating with fellow authors on projects like Plotter on Paper
• The importance of building a network of support within the author community

Resources mentioned:

• "Romancing the Beat" by Gwen Hayes: https://www.amazon.com/Romancing-Beat-Structure-Romance-Kissing-ebook/dp/B01DSJSURY
• "Character Arcs" by K.M. Weiland: https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Character-Arcs-Masterful-Development-ebook/dp/B01M6VC68U
• Audrey Huey's author planner: https://audreyhuey.com/
• Plottr on Paper, a collaboration between Nicolette Terry, Audrey Huey, and Cameron Sutter: https://plottr.com/

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• Website: https://authornterry.com/
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