316 / What does it take to trust your intuition as a writer—and how can you find true joy in the crazy unpredictability of publishing? Amy Robinson shares her path from medical editor to romance novelist  and the power of mental rest for authors.

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• Trusting your intuition instead of following all the writing “rules”
• Redefining success and making family a priority
• Learning from (and letting go of) others’ marketing formulas
• Finding joy with passion projects and creative freedom
• The importance of mental rest and slowing down

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• ✨ May Pod-Pal Shout-Out: Two Authors’ Podcast - Wheel of Life with Adrienne Giordano
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• MBP S7 E3: From Miss Marple to Modern Cozies: A Guide to Amateur Sleuth Mysteries https://www.buzzsprout.com/1311757/episodes/19071210
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