In this episode of Unfiltered Romance Nights, hosts Kolleen and Marjorie welcome bestselling author Lucy Smoke, who shares her journey from aspiring writer to successful indie author. They discuss her latest release, 'The Secrets We Buried,' her writing process, and the challenges of balancing life and creativity. Lucy opens up about her reading preferences, favorite authors, and the importance of character development in her stories. The conversation also touches on her dreams of adapting her books into movies and her upcoming projects, including a co-write inspired by the game Clue. In this engaging conversation, Lucy Smoke discusses her upcoming dark romance project, which features a unique narrative structure inspired by horror themes. The discussion delves into the exploration of various tropes, the significance of character development, and the emotional depth of her characters. Lucy also shares insights about her special editions and the Kickstarter campaign aimed at making her work more accessible to readers. The conversation wraps up with reflections on reader reactions and the importance of resilience in storytelling.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Lucy Smoke04:37 The Journey to Becoming a Writer11:06 Support from Friends and Family14:45 Exploring Themes in Writing18:07 The Balance of Series and Standalones24:28 Planning and Scheduling Releases28:40 Challenges in Writing and Cliffhangers30:07 The Journey of Writing and Personal Connection32:35 Casting Dreams: Turning Books into Movies36:45 Exploring Strong Female Characters and Their Dynamics39:29 Future Projects and Expanding Universes47:39 Exploring Dark Themes in Storytelling53:35 Diving into Unwritten Genres and Tropes57:57 Special Editions and Accessibility in Publishing01:07:24 Creative Inspirations and Writing Challenges01:09:19 Navigating Reviews and Reader Reactions01:12:05 Character Development and Relatability01:14:56 Themes of Strength and Resilience01:18:01 Upcoming Projects and Author Events❗️DISCLAIMER: This episode was pre-recorded❗️ Don’t forget to rate and/or review us on your preferred listening platform. Thank you!DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Our episodes will contain spoilers and potential triggers.Follow our social media pages:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unfilteredromancenights Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredromancenightspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@unfilteredromancenightspod Follow your hosts: Kolleen TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookswith_kolleenirene Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kolleenirene Marjorie TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marjoriematthews34 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marj_spicyreads

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