Publishing Books, Empowering Women & MORE with Priscilla Oliveras and Rebecca Heflin

With Valentine's Day coming up soon, we decided to invite two romance writers, right here in Gainesville! Welcome Priscilla Oliveras and Rebecca Heflin to the WHOA GNV Podcast. Today we discuss what it means to be a romance writer, the ways to get published and the journey of becoming a writer. Rebecca and Priscilla also give some romance tips for those wondering what to do for their special someone on Valentine's Day. This week on the podcast we get ROMANTIC! 

PRISCILLA AND REBECCA

4:05 Priscilla’s origin story

8:55 Dianne’s origin story

21:06 You both write a lot on a daily basis, do you still read a lot as well?

25:52 Since the books you’re currently writing are on your mind most of the time, do you meditate or do anything to help clear your mind?

28:32 Are you a plot or a plantser? (What do these mean?)

31:28 What encouraged you to start teaching a writing class?

33:18 Do many authors use pen names?

37:08 What is the process of getting published like? Is it better to do self, traditional or indie publishing?

43:29 Finding a professional editor if you’re self-publishing

46:21 How do you handle reviews, especially negative reviews?

48:43 Some people think romance novels are anti-feminist, what do you do in your novels to empower women?

53:10 Have you found yourself picking up traits of your characters in real life?

58:22 Why did you choose to write in Gainesville?

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