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Spinning a Bad Review Into Romantic Gold With Laura Hankin
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36 minutes
Released:
Jun 21, 2024
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Podcast episode
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The dark horse in my romance stack was Laura Hankin's debut novel, which pulled ahead as my summer favorite. After reading the author for years across genres, I'm honored to have Laura Hankin on the Book Gang podcast to discuss her writing pivot in One-Star Romance.In a world of instant feedback, I was fascinated by Laura's hacks for processing reviewer feedback that still protects her creative process. These candid reflections offer valuable lessons for aspiring authors and a gentle reminder of the power of a one-liner scathing review that can haunt writers long after we've hit "post."Patrons can dive into the One-Star Romance ending through today’s spoiler chat, where we discuss Hankin's surprising plot twists that take us to that swoon-worthy happily ever after. Meet Laura HankinLaura Hankin is an accomplished author, screenwriter, and performer known for her captivating novels, perfect for beach reads and book club discussions. Her previous works include The Daydreams, Happy & You Know It, and A Special Place for Women.One-Star Romance is her debut romance.Mentioned in this episode:TODAY'S GIANT BONUS SUMMER CONTENT:Summer reading season is in full swing. Grab a digital copy of my 2024 Summer Reading Guide, featuring incredible novels like One-Star Romance. All purchases support this year's programming. Download Today's Show TranscriptNEW: 26 Books About Books ListNEW: 32 Books About Authors and Publishing Book ListNEW: 23 Stunning Books About Bookstores Book ListNEW: 18 Books About Book Clubs Book ListNEW: 25 Books About Libraries Book ListJoin the 2024 MomAdvice Book ClubOne Star Romance by Laura HankinAmerican Fever by Dur E Aziz AmnaLaura Hankin's Tiktok Viral MomentThe Daydreams by Laura HankinHappy and You Know It by Laura HankinA Special Place for Women by Laura HankinBetter Than the Movies by Lynn PainterThe Last Word by Taylor AdamsAkwaeke Emezi Shares Strategy for Processing ReviewsI Capture the Castle by Dodie SmithBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores!Connect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonConnect with Laura Hankin on Instagram, Tiktok, or her WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)
Released:
Jun 21, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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