In this episode of Unfiltered Romance Nights, hosts Kolleen and Marjorie welcome bestselling author J. Saman, who shares her journey into writing, balancing family life with her career, and her favorite authors. They delve into the tropes of her Boston series, discuss character favorites, and explore the significance of setting in her books. J also talks about her future projects, the challenges of writing, and the importance of communication in romance. The conversation wraps up with insights on special editions, book signings, and her excitement for upcoming releases.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Jay Salmon
00:57 The Journey to Becoming an Author
02:41 Balancing Writing and Nursing Career
05:25 Influences and Support from Family
07:18 Exploring the Boston Irresistible Billionaire Series
10:04 Character Development and Favorite Couples
12:45 Setting and Inspiration for the Series
14:25 Casting the Characters for Adaptation
16:18 Writing Process and Challenges
18:59 Themes in Romance and Reader Expectations
21:59 Navigating Adult Relationships
23:25 The Art of Storytelling: Breakups and Grand Gestures
24:15 Defining Authorial Voice: Three Words to Describe Books
25:16 Upcoming Projects: New Releases and Series
26:58 Editing and Cover Design: The Creative Process
29:46 Exploring New Genres and Tropes
31:06 Special Editions and Book Signings: Future Plans
Read Undeniably Unexpected here.
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