Hosts Haley and McCayleigh interview author and writing coach Kara Zone. They discuss Kara's journey into writing, her book 'Cinders Burn at Midnight', and the importance of mental health representation in literature. Kara shares insights on the indie publishing process, common mistakes writers make, and the role of social media in promoting books. The conversation emphasizes the significance of perseverance in writing and the need for accurate portrayals of mental health in storytelling.
đ Join the Conversation:
Be sure to check out the All Things Book Related Facebook group for more bookish fun and virtual book club: â https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17qrT2kDux/â
đŹ Letâs Connect:
Follow us on social media for updates and more bookish content and giveaways:
Instagram: â https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandaplottwist/â
Facebook: â https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567707466670â
đ§ Subscribe & Stay Tuned:
Donât miss our upcoming episodes where weâll discuss more of our book club reads and chat with amazing authors. Hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications!
Interested in being a guest? Sign up using the link below!
â https://forms.gle/PKrwrwJihdf7Jhgu6â
Takeaways:
Kara Zone's journey into writing began at age 28.
She emphasizes the importance of mental health in her writing.
'Cinder's Burn at Midnight' explores themes of independence and trauma.
Kara's upcoming works will expand on her current series.
Social media is crucial for indie authors to market their books.
Mistakes in writing should be seen as learning opportunities.
Kara encourages aspiring authors to keep writing despite challenges.
Accurate mental health representation is vital in literature.
Kara offers free workshops on social media marketing for authors.
The publishing industry is slowly becoming more open to mental health discussions.
Popular Podcasts
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you wonât hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, youâve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.