In this episode, we heard from award-winning author and professional speaker Carol Van Den Hende, whose second book, Orchid Blooming, was published this year. Orchid Blooming is the prequel to her acclaimed debut, Goodbye, Orchid, and a continuation of a trilogy.
We spoke to Carol about her path to writing, releasing a debut novel during the pandemic, crafting compelling characters, the importance of research, writing emotional narratives that affect her readers, tips on public speaking, and more. Follow Carol on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!
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#157 - Creating Your Own Audiobook with Sarah Williams
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#155 - How to Find the Right Editor for You with Stefanie London
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#150 - Fight Writer's Block with Mythulu Creation Cards
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#148 - For the Love of Rom-Coms with Sally Thorne and Mhairi McFarlane
#147 - Finding your Niche with Penny Reid
#146 - Breaking Out in a New Genre with Carrie Ann Ryan
#145 - How Book Trailers Can Benefit your New Release
#144 - Sensitivity Readers with Dharma Kelleher
#143 - From Cop to Crime Writer: Brent Pilkey
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