The Four Loves That Drive Book Sales

The Four Loves That Drive Book Sales

July 14, 2026 · 1h 16m · Episode 178

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The episode discusses the four ancient loves that drive fiction and how understanding them can lead to producing bestsellers.

Have you ever finished a book you loved, handed it to a friend, and heard back, "It was fine"? That disconnect has nothing to do with the quality of the writing. It has everything to do with a principle C.S. Lewis understood well enough to write classics that have endured for decades. In this week's episode, I sat down with bestselling novelist Angela Hunt to break down the four ancient loves that drive all fiction, and how mastering them can help you produce a bestseller and a classic. You’l...

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Host: Thomas Umstattd Jr.

Guest: Angela Hunt

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