71. Navigating postpartum, romantasy, and time travel w/ Jessica Dall

Juggling motherhood, writing, and career aspirations?

Join Erin as she chats with author and editor Jessica Dall about her journey from fan fiction to publishing historical romance and romantasy.

Discover the challenges and rewards of balancing writing and editing, as well as the unexpected twists and turns of motherhood and creativity.

You’ll also learn valuable insights into the research process, the importance of support systems, and the power of perseverance in the writing world.

Key takeaways:
  • The unique paths writers and editors take to their careers
  • Balancing writing and editing as a creative professional
  • Overcoming challenges like postpartum depression and finding support
  • The importance of research and authenticity in historical fiction and romantasy
  • Tips for managing writer's block and pushing through creative hurdles
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Erin P.T. Canning has worked for 20 years as an editor, encouraging each writer’s individual voice and strengthening their writing goals.

She always planned to write a book, but life had a tendency to distract her. After dedicating six years of her life to motherhood and discovering her ADHD, she started writing again, even though she feared her writing skills had atrophied.

After letting go of her perfectionism, Erin finally finished her own shitty first draft and released her fantasy romance novel, Ruins and Redemption, in 2023. Her current role as a podcaster and book coach enables her to help writers pursue their author dreams.