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September 30, 2025 39 mins
In this engaging conversation, bestselling author Kristan Higgins shares her journey from aspiring writer to a successful novelist with over 25 published books. She discusses the challenges of writing, the emotional depth of her stories, and the evolution of the publishing industry. Kristan emphasizes the importance of trusting oneself as a writer and offers valuable advice for aspiring authors, highlighting the need to focus on the craft rather than external pressures. Chapters 00:00 The Journey of a Bestselling Author 09:04 Writing Process and Challenges 17:09 Navigating Grief and Emotional Writing 21:28 Embracing the Writer's Journey 24:34 Trusting Your Creative Process 26:50 Navigating the Publishing Landscape 29:51 The Balancing Act of Writing and Marketing 35:13 Advice for Aspiring Authors Author Website: www.kristanhiggins.com Social Media Links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/kristan.higgins www.facebook.com/KristanHigginsBooks www.Facebook.com/kristanhigginssuperreaders Author Bio: Kristan Higgins is the author of more than twenty novels, all of which were New York Times and/or USA TODAY bestsellers, much to her surprise and delight. Her books have been translated into two dozen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. They have received dozens of awards and accolades, including starred reviews from Entertainment Weekly, People, The New York Journal of Books, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and Booklist. The mother of two delightful adult children and a smitten grandmother, Kristan enjoys gardening, mixology, the National Parks and being overly helpful to strangers. She divides lives in Connecticut but is often on Cape Cod with her heroic firefighter husband, a rambunctious dog and their indifferent cat. Love this episode? Rate it ⭐️ Thumbs Up 👍 Subscribe 🔔 For more information about Adrienne’s coaching and books visit: https://adriennegiordano.com #KristanHiggins #TheWriteFrameOfMind #AuthorPodcast #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WritersLife #AspiringAuthors #BestsellingAuthor #WritingJourney #WritersOfInstagram #AuthorAdvice #Bookstagram #BehindTheBook #PublishingIndustry #TrustTheProcess #CreativeJourney #EmotionalWriting #WritersInspiration #Storytelling #CreativeResilience #WritingRoutine #MindsetForWriters #WriterWellness #PodcastEpisode #PodcastGuest #AuthorPodcast #AuthorsOnTheAir #Vidcast #AuthorInterview #AuthorsSupportingAuthors
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