What does it take to keep writing — and thriving — across decades of publishing? Host Jen Graybeal sits down with Loucinda McGary, romantic‑suspense author and creative globe‑trotter, to talk about writing gothic‑tinged love stories, finding community, and treating your author career like a business.Loucinda shares how she went from a government job to full‑time novelist, the power of supporting writer groups and Zoom sprints, and the mindset shift that helped her pivot with data — turning self‑publishing strategy into a 55 percent revenue jump and record Kindle Unlimited reads.They also dive into creative recovery, imposter syndrome, and how crochet, travel, and “filling the well” keep Loucinda’s imagination flowing.Grab inspiration and practical insight for staying in the game — no matter where you are in your writing journey.Where to find Loucinda McGaryLoucinda’s website: https://www.loucindamcgaryauthor.com/Sign up for Loucinda’s newsletter: https://www.loucindamcgaryauthor.com/contact Loucinda’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loucinda.mcgary/?fref=ts- Loucinda’s Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Loucinda-McGary/author/B001JS706Y?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1773715292&sr=8-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=a3df5f6a-ae60-4066-be52-d43cafc84776 Books we mentionedMackinac Island’s Little Lost Girl: https://amzn.to/4ceWrkPJewels of the Madonna, Wee Bit of Irish Series Book 1: https://amzn.to/4rZKSmbWee Bit of Irish Series: https://amzn.to/4lXdBXoOther resourcesNorCal Romance Writers: https://www.norcalromancewriters.com/Work It – A 6-Week Coaching Intensive: https://www.jentheeditor.com/work-itNicholas Erik: https://nicholaserik.com/Clip from When Harry Met Sally: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v='lNEX0fbGePgSacramento Book Festival, April 19, 2026: https://www.sacramentobookfestival.com/ About Loucinda McGaryLoucinda McGary has been a writer most of her life but finally got serious about it when she left her government career in September, 2003 for early retirement to write romantic suspense. She sold her first novel almost 4 years to the day later to a small publisher. At the end of 2011 she released her first self-published story and has gone on to Indie publish 15 other titles on Amazon.Loucinda's two great passions continue to be writing and travel. To date she has visited 47 states, 39 countries, and taken 51 cruises. She likes to set her stories of romance and suspense in some of the exotic locations she has visited. Her stories have placed and won several contests and awards including the Romance Writers of America Golden Heart contest, the Australian Romance Readers Awards, the Chesapeake Romance Writers 2021 Rudy contest, and the Kindle Book Review's Best Indie Book of 2012 and 2013.Work It: A 6- Week Coaching Intensive for Authors Information, registration, 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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