40+ Books and Still Curious: Cathy Maxwell on Writing, Reinvention, and her Leap to Indie PublishingNYT and USA Today bestselling author Cathy Maxwell has written more than 40 historical romances — and her most exciting chapter is just beginning. In her very first podcast interview, Cathy sits down with me to reflect on three decades of writing, the friendships that shaped her career, and the creative freedom she found when she made the leap into indie publishing.This is a conversation full of hard-won wisdom, genuine warmth, and more than a few laugh-out-loud moments. Cathy talks about what romance has always gotten right, why she isn't afraid to fail, and how asking for help — even when it's uncomfortable — has been one of the defining moves of her career.Whether you're writing your first book or your fortieth, there's something here for you.Highlights include:Finding your people: why author community isn't optionalThe difference between the right and wrong people to vent toWhat indie publishing taught a 30-year traditional author about joyReader relationships and why they change everythingThe niche advantage and building your platform at any career stageCoaching, critique partners, and building the right teamWhy every author — at every level — has to be willing to be a beginnerCTA: Loved this one? Follow the Books, Business, and Mindset podcast so you never miss an episode, and leave a review to help other authors find the show — it makes a real difference. Where to find Cathy Maxwell onlineWebsite: www.cathymaxwell.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxwellcathy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maxwellcathyIf I Should Ever Love You by Cathy Maxwell: https://amzn.to/4o21Lw4Curves for the Rakish Duke by Cathy Maxwell: https://amzn.to/3PEG9cJ Other linksThe Busty Bodice Series: https://amzn.to/4u4Jjo5Author Stephanie Bond: https://stephaniebond.com/Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman: https://amzn.to/4a266d2Andre Norton: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Andre-NortonRobert McCammon: https://www.robertmccammon.com/Follow the Sun by Liz Locke: https://amzn.to/4x3R0h6Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid: https://amzn.to/4dWykal About Cathy MaxwellCathy Maxwell has written forty some historical romances, hit the New York Times and USA Today lists, been nominated for--and won--some very nice awards, made dynamite writing friends, and has had the time of her life. To get into the weeds, go to www.cathymaxwell.com About Jen Graybeal, Creative CoachJen Graybeal (she/her) is dedicated to empowering authors through encouraging feedback, collaborative problem solving and gently-applied tough love. In eleven years of coaching, workshops, and editing projects, she has helped over a thousand authors create stories they are proud of and businesses that align with their individual vision of success. Jen is an award-winning mindfulness-trained Creativity Coach, and international speaker with a degree in English, an ever-expanding TBR pile, and a furball assistant that is usually on her lap. Visit her website for client testimonials at www.jentheeditor.com or follow her on social media: @JenTheEditor. Listen to the Books, Business & Mindset podcast, now available on all your favorite podcast apps. Work It: A 6- Week Coaching Intensive for Authors Information, Wait List Sign Up, testimonials: https://www.jentheeditor.com/work-it Where to find JenWebsite: https://www.jentheeditor.com/All the socials: @jentheeditorSubscribe to Jen's newsletter for Author Marketing and Mental Health tipshttps://www.jentheeditor.com/subscribe

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