Episode Recap:

Joanne and I talked about

• The existential dread we’re all feeling right now (1:19)
• The questions she asked before leaving her full-time job (6:15)
• How she got started in writing (15:20)
• Her book, Game Changer (18:25)
• How she writes diverse stories without writing A Book About Race (26:51)
• Writing about real-world events like coronavirus...or not writing about them! (37:30)
• Being flexible about creativity and believing in the inherent value of your story (41:06)

Guest Bio:

Joanne Machin is a copyeditor, life/career coach, and romance author. She is based in the Seattle area.

Links and Resources:

• Joanne’s website
• Joanne’s Twitter
• Joanne’s Instagram



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