141: How did you get "brave enough" to talk publicly about being a romance author?

Today we are answering a listener-submitted question: How did you get "brave enough" to talk publicly about being a romance author? 

This question was posted by Morgan Starling Writes on an Instagram post back in Feb 2022, in which she said, “I'm hesitant to post pictures of my face on here because of my "day job", so to speak. But at the same time, it feels like there's no balance to the interaction with those whose faces I do get to see! How do you, fellow smut writers or readers, go about it? Did you start out anonymously, too? Was there a point at which you decided: 'Now I'm brave enough'? I just started listening to the podcast of Sagan. It's really cool and she has a beautiful voice. Wonder what she'd have to say about this - Sagan?”

In this episode, I share my answer to that question, PLUS some key questions I recommend asking yourself (this is me putting on my Life Coach hat!)

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Resources & links mentioned in this episode: 

• Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform (SaganMorrow.com/podcast)
• Learn more about all of Sagan’s books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at SaganMorrow.com/books 
• Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 
• Check out Sagan’s YouTube channel to watch the video versions of these podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/user/SaganMorrow 
• Get success & life coaching: SaganMorrow.com/coaching
• Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: SaganMorrow.com/powerhouse

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