In this episode of Beyond the Plot Podcast, host Lisa sits down with bestselling rom-com author Sophie Cousens, known for her heartfelt, clever, and serendipity-filled novels such as This Time Next Year and Just Haven’t Met You Yet.

Together, they peel back the layers of Sophie’s creative process—exploring how she crafts warm, relatable characters, why she’s drawn to stories about fate and second chances, and the real-life inspirations that spark her most memorable moments on the page.

Whether you’re a long-time fan of Sophie’s books or simply curious about what goes into writing a modern romantic comedy, this conversation will leave you inspired, laughing, and maybe even believing a bit more in the magic of timing.

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Chapters

• 00:00:00 - Introduction to Sophie Cousens
• 00:05:00 - From TV to Writing
• 00:10:00 - The Writing Process
• 00:15:00 - Book Adaptation Journey
• 00:20:00 - Advice for Aspiring Authors
• 00:25:00 - Balancing Life and Writing