#56: Victoria S. Walsh Reveals What Everyone Gets Wrong About Writing Plus Size Heroines
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Morgann Book interviews Victoria S. Walsh about her debut fantasy novel and the importance of representation in writing.
This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Victoria S. Walsh to talk about turning a lifelong dream into reality with her debut fantasy novel, The Iron Hex. From manifesting and leaving her corporate job to building a fantasy trilogy, writing meaningful representation, and why book pre-orders matter more than you think, Victoria shares the story behind her journey to becoming a published author. Plus, she teases what's next for The Iron Hex series and beyond. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro & Welcome 03:49 Dreaming of Becoming an Author 05:08 Childhood Stories & Supportive Parents 07:01 Why Competitiveness Led to YouTube 09:54 Quitting Her Corporate Job 14:21 The Story Behind The Iron Hex 16:40 Landing Her Dream Literary Agent 17:33 What The Iron Hex Is About 18:41 Planning an Entire Trilogy 20:11 Writing a Plus-Size Fantasy Heroine 23:51 The Decade-Long Yearning Romance 26:26 Memory Loss, Romance & Fantasy Tropes 27:38 The High School That Changed Everything 30:37 A Childhood Photo That Says It All 35:11 Why Pre-Ordering Books Matters So Much 41:42 Book Two, The Iron Oath & What's Next FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok…
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