About this episode

Tara Sexton discusses her journey to becoming a published author and the challenges of writing her debut novel, The Greatest Game.

Tara Sexton has been writing stories since second grade. Now she is preparing to release her debut novel, The Greatest Game, this June. In this episode, Tara shares her journey from early creativity to becoming a published author. We talk about what first sparked her love for writing, the challenge of finishing her first novel, and what kept her going through the long process of developing her craft. Tara also gives insight into the realities of writing today, including her decision to pivot from fantasy to a rivals to lovers soccer story, and what it means to write within the expectations of the romance genre. She reflects on what she hopes readers will take away from the book and why stories still matter. Along the way, we also explore her work as Grant Administrator for the City of Paragould and how her day to day role requires a different kind of discipline and attention to detail. If you have ever wanted to write a book or bring a creative idea to life, this conversation offers an honest look at what it takes to start and to finish. The Greatest Game is scheduled for release in June.

Topics covered

• writing
• publishing
• creative process
• romance genre
• author journey

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