My guest today on CREATIVE. INSPIRED. HAPPY is Olivia Wolfgang-Smith, whose latest novel, Mutual Interest, has been described as a witty and joyful, queer Edith Wharton in gilded age New York.

Today, we talk about:

* the most important benefit of having writer friends or critique partners

* finding the belief in yourself that you can write a full-length novel

* the difference between publishing a debut novel versus a sophomore novel, including whether it was easier to write a book the second time around

* why she chose to hire a freelance publicist, and so much more.

I hope you enjoy the show!

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