Best Ines Higgins Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 78: In Which Kristan Higgins Contemplates Lad Lit and Po-Fam Romance 1:05:55

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In this engaging conversation, Nancy chats with bestselling author Kristan Higgins, exploring her journey from aspiring writer to successful novelist. Kristan shares her experiences in the publishing industry, her writing process, and the evolution of her work from romance to women's fiction. The discussion also delves into the importance of social…

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Episode 77: In Which Cecelia Mecca Juggles 54:06

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Cecelia Mecca, a full-time romance author, shares her journey from being an English teacher to becoming a successful author. She talks about how she transitioned to full-time writing and the challenges she faced along the way. Cecelia also discusses the importance of finding the right genre and niche, and how it has contributed to her success. She …

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Episode 76: In Which Julia Jarrett Talks about Hanson. (Dreamy Sigh.) 1:02:19

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Julia Jarrett is a Canadian author of spicy romance novels. She started with small-town romance but recently branched out into sports romance, specifically baseball. In this episode, Nancy and Julia talk about where Julia's ideas for her books come from and what goes on in their plot coaching sessions. Julia shares her strategies for launching book…

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Episode 75: In Which Mona Shroff Waits Beneath Clerys Clock 53:56

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In this conversation, authors Nancy Smay and Mona Shroff discuss the process of writing contemporary romance novels, sharing insights into their creative process, inspiration, and the challenges they face. Mona Shroff shares her journey from optometry to becoming a writer, her approach to character development, and the unique way she plots her stor…

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Episode 74: In Which Ines Johnson Enters Her Godmother's Pantry 1:13:57

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In this conversation, Ines Johnson discusses her experience as a romance writer and the changes she has observed in the genre. She talks about her journey as an indie author and the challenges she faced in traditional publishing. Ines also shares her insights on the evolving preferences of readers, particularly the TikTok generation, and how she in…

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Episode 73: In Which Denny S. Bryce Time Travels 1:10:27

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In this conversation, Nancy Smay interviews Denny S. Bryce, a traditionally published author of historical fiction. They discuss Denny's background as a writer and her passion for craft and research. Denny shares her experience as a fan fiction writer and how it led her to join the Romance Writers of America (RWA) and eventually get an agent. They …

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Episode 72: In Which Lena Hendrix Discusses Whether Mafia Cowboys Will Ever be a Thing 1:01:11

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In this episode, Nancy chats with spicy small town romance writer Lena Hendrix. Lena, who began publishing just a few years ago, has found success in KU writing multiple series and focusing on cozy settings, relatable characters, time-tested tropes, and an edge. They discuss the importance of considering marketing before beginning to write, explore…

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Episode 71: In Which Kait Nolan Talks about Talking to Herself 1:14:02

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In this conversation, Nancy interviews Kate Nolan about her writing career and process. They discuss topics such as the different genres Kate writes in, her experience with self-publishing and traditional publishing, her decision to use pen names, her approach to wide distribution, and her writing routine. Kate shares that she is a rabid plotter an…

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Episode 70: In Which Pippa Grant Ponders Rage 1:08:49

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Summary: Pippa Grant discusses her journey as a writer, from querying agents to self-publishing, and shares insights into her writing process and success. She emphasizes the importance of joining writing organizations, like Romance Writers of America, for learning and support. Pippa also talks about the strategic decision to rebrand under a new pen…

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Episode 69: In Which Sylvie Discusses Superpowers 1:14:04

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Nancy and Sylvie Stewart discuss their pen names, their family histories, and their writing careers. They talk about how they got started in writing and the genres they write in. They also discuss their experience co-writing a series with Marika Ray and the process they use. The conversation touches on the challenges of self-publishing and the impo…

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Episode 68: In Which Marika Ray Searches for the Secret Sauce 50:35

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The conversation between Nancy Smay and USA Today bestselling rom-com author Marika Ray delves into the world of writing and publishing, exploring topics such as book production, genre selection, marketing strategies, and writing processes. Marika shares insights into her journey as an author, her approach to writing, and the challenges she faces i…

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Episode 67: The One Where International Bestseller Kelly Collins Ponders the Pepper Rating 1:01:12

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In this episode, Nancy and author Kelly Collins delve into Kelly's writing process, book series, and publishing experiences. They also explore the concept of 'steaminess' in romance novels, the challenges of writing, and the importance of backups and market research. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the creative process, bo…

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Episode 66: Delancey Stewart - Exploring Writing Process 33:11

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We're flipping the script a bit! Listen in as Nancy interviews working authors who run the gamut of genre and renown. First up? A bit of a multiple personality situation - Delancey Stewart! Hear how she gets ideas, plots her books, tools she uses, and how she approaches marketing. Our new focus gives you a look behind the scenes at your favorite au…

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Episode 65: Talking Tropes and Building Better Stories 31:55

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Tropes are a storytelling convention that help us let readers know what to expect from our books. Learn how to use them, combine them, and twist them to make your stories fresh!

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Episode 64: Marketing Focus - Understanding Comps 26:00

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Why do you need to understand comps as an author? Because you can't market a book without understanding the market. This episode of Story Strategy focuses on helping indie authors figure out how to market their books based on identifying where they fit with other books in the market.

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Episode 63: What the Heck is Deep Point of View? 29:08

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The Story Strategy podcast is back, and in this episode, we explore Deep POV - a fiction writing technique that eliminates the narrator and pulls readers directly into the emotion and action of your story. Want to learn how to do it? Practical tips and examples are inside!

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Story Strategy 55: How to Begin... 41:29

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Have you always wanted to write a book? Is this your year to do it? Story coaches Dawn and Nancy talk about the multiple ways a new writer can take their idea and turn it into something wonderful -- a story. Even experienced authors might find tips about how to generate and test ideas. Join us to explore - how to begin!…

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Episode 6 (reboot) - Busting Writing Myths with Becca Syme 46:31

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Clifton Strengths coach, writer, and writing coach to thousands of writers, Becca Syme, joins Dawn and Nancy to discuss common "wisdom" shared in the writing community. Is it critical that you write every day? Should you be rapid releasing to stay on top? Are Facebook ads absolutely necessary for success? Listen as Becca Syme uses data to examine w…

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Story Strategy Episode 54 - Finding Your Readers 34:16

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Do you know who your reader is? Or are you writing books and sending them out into the world, hoping for the best? Learn tips and tricks for figuring out exactly who your audience is or will be as Dawn and Nancy from Evident Ink offer insights gleaned from NYT and USA Today bestselling clients.

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My story… Are you guilty of judging? 23:57

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In this bonus episode in between two Fridays, I share with you my story of how I became overweight and my gentle unpicking journey of all the barriers in my mind that hinder me from losing the weight and keeping it off. I talk about coping mechanisms and how it’s easy for us to judge people. Lastly I talk about killing the guilt so we can get on wi…

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You were made for more! 15:17

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I’m actually getting passionate in this episode! We all struggle with something. We will claim we love ourselves, until the rubber hits the road, we make a mistake and suddenly, we are angry at ourselves and beat ourselves up. But we were made for more then our cycle of guilt and beating ourselves up. We have a purpose. In this episode I am also ta…

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Great expectations and prioritising your own life load 22:45

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In this podcast I am discussing yours versus other peoples expectations of yourself and your life, as well as a play on the very popular phrase in every job description: to prioritise your own workload. What if we actually have to learn to prioritise our own life load as well? Life is, after all, the best teacher.…

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Being kind to yourself verses making excuses 13:18

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We are all about building others up and encouraging them, but do we do this to ourselves? Often, we speak to ourselves in a way that we wouldn’t even speak to her worst enemy. Have you been there? I am exploring this issue with the example of weight loss. I am also dealing with being kind to yourself versus actually making excuses and with differen…

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Finding your passion 13:22

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In today’s society, a lot of people work just to pay the bills. But what if work is more than just to pay for your next meal or the mortgage? What if you can find fulfilment in contributing to society? What if your passion and work could be related rather than your passion being relegated to a hobby? I am sharing my passion with you, hopefully insp…

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Review of an effective Health supplement 15:58

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In this episode, I discussed the effectiveness of one of our Nutricode supplements, Inner Balance. I share how it has helped me, what it does and how it can help you.If you’re interested about more information on the supplement, you can email me at Ines [email protected]. Alternatively, follow my page on Facebook called feelgood beauty with Ines, …

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Healthy eating… Because you are worth it. 16:17

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Many of us find healthy eating a chore. It’s so easy to reach for sugary food and drinks to provide short-term energy. I am discussing how much better I am feeling now that I have started a healthy regime that can be easily maintained. I am using a certain program, which I will be referring to, however if you have your own program that you trust an…

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What's your story? 11:02

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We all have a story. In this episode I'm asking you, are you writing your story, or are you letting your circumstances write it for you? Are you playing down everything you have already achieved? Would your story be a good read?

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Seven reasons why I run a network marketing business 44:41

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There are so many benefits and good reasons why you would join a network marketing company, and guess what… Money is not my top reason. Here are just seven reasons why I joined, ranging from personal development, the people you meet, to finding your purpose and your focus in life.

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Smashing the comfort zone… A true story 18:14

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Last weekend was one of the best weekends for me in a long while. I had the privilege of attending one of the biggest generic network marketing events in Europe. But the journey there wasn’t as easy as I’d hoped, and I was really scared of making the journey as nobody I knew was coming with me. In this episode, I’m showing you what is possible if y…

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My journey… I am not yet at my destination smiley 10:14:41

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This is quite a long episode about me in my journey. Everyone has a story, and every story can inspire people. I hope my story may inspire at least one person, so please bear with the length of this. I want to give hope, inspiration and the motivation to get started. It’s never too late.

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Would you say this to your loved one? 7:26

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Listen to yourself… How do you talk to yourself? Would you speak to your five-year-old, or the one you love the most, with the words you say to yourself? Would you call your child or your husband useless, or stupid or clumsy? We are often our own harshest critic. Stop, be kind to yourself!

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Representing yourself 16:26

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It may not be quite right, but it’s true… First impressions are everything. Your character will only come through after a while, the first thing people see is your face. Even with a disability, you still owe it to yourself to look your best. Whether you are just going for an interview or running your own business, you are your own brand.…

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Goalsetting… Believe you can absolutely get there! 13:08

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Goals are so important in life. Smaller goals are stepping stones that help you to not lose sight of the bigger goals. Self believe is everything.

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A bit about myself 8:52

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In this short introductory podcast, I talk about myself and how we all have challenges. I talk about how to perceived challenges and the rewards of overcoming an obstacle.

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Episode 78: In Which Kristan Higgins Contemplates Lad Lit and Po-Fam Romance 1:05:55

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Episode 77: In Which Cecelia Mecca Juggles 54:06

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Episode 76: In Which Julia Jarrett Talks about Hanson. (Dreamy Sigh.) 1:02:19

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Episode 75: In Which Mona Shroff Waits Beneath Clerys Clock 53:56

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Episode 74: In Which Ines Johnson Enters Her Godmother's Pantry 1:13:57

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Episode 73: In Which Denny S. Bryce Time Travels 1:10:27

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Episode 72: In Which Lena Hendrix Discusses Whether Mafia Cowboys Will Ever be a Thing 1:01:11

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Episode 71: In Which Kait Nolan Talks about Talking to Herself 1:14:02

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Episode 70: In Which Pippa Grant Ponders Rage 1:08:49

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Episode 69: In Which Sylvie Discusses Superpowers 1:14:04

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Episode 68: In Which Marika Ray Searches for the Secret Sauce 50:35

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Episode 67: The One Where International Bestseller Kelly Collins Ponders the Pepper Rating 1:01:12

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Episode 66: Delancey Stewart - Exploring Writing Process 33:11

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Episode 65: Talking Tropes and Building Better Stories 31:55

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Episode 64: Marketing Focus - Understanding Comps 26:00

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Episode 63: What the Heck is Deep Point of View? 29:08

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Story Strategy 55: How to Begin... 41:29

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Episode 6 (reboot) - Busting Writing Myths with Becca Syme 46:31

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Story Strategy Episode 54 - Finding Your Readers 34:16

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My story… Are you guilty of judging? 23:57

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You were made for more! 15:17

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Great expectations and prioritising your own life load 22:45

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Being kind to yourself verses making excuses 13:18

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Finding your passion 13:22

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Review of an effective Health supplement 15:58

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Healthy eating… Because you are worth it. 16:17

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What's your story? 11:02

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Seven reasons why I run a network marketing business 44:41

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Smashing the comfort zone… A true story 18:14

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My journey… I am not yet at my destination smiley 10:14:41

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Would you say this to your loved one? 7:26

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Representing yourself 16:26

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Goalsetting… Believe you can absolutely get there! 13:08

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A bit about myself 8:52