Why Patience Pays Off with Romantic Fantasy Author Nicola Tyche

Author: Stacy Frazer
Published: Fri 05 Apr 2024
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Step into a world of fantasy and inspiration with romantacy author Nicola Tyche as she shares her writing process and talks about overcoming challenges one step at a time to create captivating stories!

In this episode of the Write It Scared podcast, I interview American author Nicola Tyche, known for her critically acclaimed romantic fantasy series Crowns.

Nicola shares insights into her writing journey, detailing how a colleague's encouragement led her to publishing, and after more than five years, she finally hit publish.

She talks about her debut trilogy 'Crowns,' released in July 2023, consisting of 'North Queen,' 'Shadow Queen,' and 'War Queen,' and highlights the importance of strong character relationships in her books and her non-linear approach to writing.

She also touches on the personal challenges she faced, including battling stage two breast cancer and how it's necessary to just take one thing at a time.

She emphasizes the value of critique partners, beta readers, and professional editing in improving her work. Nicola also hints at upcoming projects and where fans can find her, including her presence on social media and upcoming book signing events.

01:10 Nicola Tyche's Writing Journey

02:35 The Decision to Publish

03:50 The Writing Process and Challenges

06:36 The Story Behind the Trilogy

07:50 Writing Themes and Inspirations

09:12 The Writing Process: From Idea to Polished Draft

11:48 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome

17:43 Learning the Craft and Helpful Resources

23:26 The Joy of Writing and Connecting with Readers

25:38 Future Projects and Where to Find Nicola

For more info on Nicola's books, go to Nicola's website.

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