Finding Joy, Fiction, and California Stars with Author Carlie Yates

✨ Episode Summary: In this heartfelt and laughter-filled episode, I sit down with Carlie Yates—aka That One Writer Chick—to talk about her writing journey, her latest novel California Stars, and how she’s built a powerful author career while navigating chronic illness and parenting three hilarious sons.We chat about her early inspiration (The Outsiders fans, you’ll love this), her favorite writing rituals, and how her real-life experiences and playlists influence her fictional worlds. Whether you’re a writer, reader, or just love a good behind-the-scenes chat, this episode is full of real talk, resilience, and inspiration.🛑 Spoiler alert: You might cry. You will definitely laugh.📚 In This Episode, We Cover:How The Outsiders inspired a fifth-grader to write 300 pagesWhat it’s like to write while living with chronic illness (and how Carlie adapts!)The inspiration and playlist behind California StarsThe emotional weight of writing from multiple POVsWriting tortured characters vs. healing stories📅 Book Release Alert: Carlie’s latest novel California Stars releases July 24th! 📖 Preorder the ebook now and follow her for the paperback release!Where to find Carlie and her books:https://thatonewriterchick.com/California Stars for sale now: https://amzn.to/4lJlwGMBuy all of Carlie’s books: https://books2read.com/californiastars/🖤 Connect with Carlie on social:https://www.facebook.com/thatonewriterchickakacarliehttps://www.instagram.com/thatonewriterchickakacarlieGet A FREE Sneak Peek of Seth's Original Story HERE.Other Links & ResourcesAuthors’ Allies⁠ RoundTable⁠ can be found on our ⁠website.⁠ Ebook: Did you download your copy of 10 Steps to Your Ultimate Book Marketing Plan ebook yet? You can get that⁠ ⁠HERE.⁠⁠Email us: [email protected]⁠⁠Follow us on the⁠⁠ social media platform of your choice for more tips and tricks. Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE.I often recommend products and services that I use or that have been recommended to me by people we trust. I only suggest items that I have personally used and love. In many cases an affiliate link accompanies these recommendations, (including Amazon -except for my products which are mine and not affiliate links) which provides me with a referral commission should you click through and make a purchase. This is always at no additional cost to you. 

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