Books That Rocked Her World: The Original Romance Novels
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Sasha Peyton Smith, the New York Times best-selling author of fantasy novels for young adults, including The Witch Haven and The Rose Bargain. Her work has been translated into more than a dozen languages worldwide. Sasha lives in a 100-year-old house in the mountains of Utah with her husband and (allegedly) two ghosts—though she has yet to see them!
This episode was just as fun to record as it was to read The Rose Bargain! Sasha shares insights into her journey from studying biology to becoming a full-time writer, along with invaluable tips for aspiring authors. We also discuss how her writing process has evolved from her first series to The Rose Bargain. Plus, Sasha shares a book flight featuring the books that have rocked her world and shaped her as both a reader and a writer.
Episode Highlights:
Sasha’s childhood and how she found her way to writing
Transitioning from a career in biology to becoming a full-time author
Advice for new and aspiring writers
The differences between writing her debut series and The Rose Bargain
Sasha’s book flight and the books that have influenced her the most
This episode was just as fun to record as it was to read The Rose Bargain! Tune in now.
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Show Notes
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Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
Cold Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
Emily Wilde series by Heather Fawcett
Book Flight
Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
Marrying Winterbourne by Lisa Kleypas
I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith
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