156: Romance Novels and Saturday Night Live with Emma Barry
The world could use a little more love, and that's one of the guiding forces behind author Emma Barry's books. Romance novels are about love, relationships, and hope. In a dark world, that's endearing!
If you have any inkling to write...well, anything, you'll find plenty in here. Emma shares why she has a writing ethos, the reason she fired her agent, and how Saturday Night Live inspired her most recent work.
By the end of this episode, you may very well be inspired to read a romance novel. And it should probably be one of Emma's books.
Highlights of our conversation
The first thing Emma ever wrote and her romance novel reading origin story. (4:43)
What it’s like to be featured and reviewed in The New York Times. (7:31)
Why more people should read romance novels and how Emma approaches her writing. (10:04)
The reason Emma chooses not to write every day. (14:52)
How Emma uses her friend network to read and offer advice on her books, and why it’s important to connect with people who are in a similar stage of their career. (19:02)
A peek inside Emma’s new book, Funny Guy. Plus, her favorite SNL moments. (23:06)
Why Emma has a writer ethos, and how you can develop one of your own. (27:27)
How Emma got her first agent — and why she broke up with her. (30:00)
Emma’s Top 3 musicals. (35:34)
Other resources
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