In this episode, I'm thrilled to chat with Judy Leslie, author of the captivating Cook's Cove series! Judy shares her incredible journey as a writer, from her mentorships with bestselling authors to crafting her mystery-driven, character-focused novels. We dive deep into her first book, House at the Cove, and explore the inspiration behind its gripping story, slow-burn romance, and unforgettable twists. Plus, Judy drops invaluable advice for aspiring writers!

Grab Judy's books here: amazon.com/author/judyleslie

Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro & Welcome Judy Leslie

1:20 – Judy's Writing Journey & Mentors

4:50 – The 20-Year "Training Novel" & First Published Book Success

8:30 – Overcoming Physical Challenges to Write Again

11:00 – The Power of Book Club Ads & Hitting #3 on Amazon

14:40 – Inspiration Behind House at the Cove & Bellingham Roots

19:10 – Jenny's Story: Grief, Secrets, and a Slow-Burn Romance

24:30 – Crafting Suspense & Character-Driven Mysteries

30:00 – Judy's Research Trip to Ireland for For the Love of Ireland

34:00 – Writing the Cook's Cove Series & Plot Twists

39:00 – Advice for New Mystery Writers: Craft & Character Depth

45:00 – Judy's Favorite Craft Books (Wired for Story & Story Genius)

50:00 – Rewriting House at the Cove for Success

55:00 – Planting Seeds for Series Continuity

1:00:00 – Judy's Unique Character Inspirations (Burlesque Trapeze Artist?!)

1:05:00 – Outro & Book Recommendations

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