In this episode of Unfiltered Romance Nights, hosts Kolleen and Marjorie welcome bestselling author Lena Hendrix. They discuss Lena's journey into writing, her favorite romance tropes, and the dynamics of her characters. Lena shares insights into her writing process, the reactions of her family and friends to her work, and her upcoming projects. The conversation also delves into the book club's featured book, 'One Look', and the unique elements that make her stories engaging. Lena emphasizes the importance of community among authors and readers, and her excitement for future signings and releases.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Lena Hendricks
02:27 Lena's Writing Journey
07:08 Reading Preferences and Influences
10:24 Family and Friends' Support
12:23 Writing Process and Book Production
14:42 Challenges in Writing Friends to Lovers
15:55 Describing Lena's Books
19:37 Discussion on 'One Look'
23:40 Character Preferences: Kings vs. Sullivans
26:23 Starting Points for New Readers
28:34 Future Projects and Series
31:37 Favorite Scenes and Inspirations
33:45 Exploring New Genres and Tropes
35:06 Building Unique Small Towns
36:18 Character Inspirations and Unique Jobs
38:08 Special Editions and Book Signings
44:49 YouTube Outro.mp4
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Website: https://www.lenahendrix.com/
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