371: Women's Fiction vs. Romance: What's the Difference? — Interview with Kris Clink

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Kris Clink.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kris writes about relatable characters who rely on humor and tenderness to navigate complicated relationships. Set in middle America, her novels are laced with romance, heartbreak, and just enough snarky humor to rock the boat.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When not writing, Kris spends her time searching for an open karaoke mike and an understanding audience. Born and raised in the Texas Panhandle, Kris lives in Wichita, Kansas with her husband and two spoiled-rotten pups. She’s also the host of Kris Clink’s writing table, a podcast for writers and book lovers.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Today we’ll be discussing her debut novel,</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Goodbye, Lark Lovejoy</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">, which is out now.</span></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode Kris and I discuss:</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why she writes the flap copy for her next book before she begins drafting it.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How she wrote a not necessarily likeable character that readers can engage with.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What makes a book one genre versus another and why that can be important.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Plus, her #1 tip for writers.</span></em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For more info and show notes: <a href="https://diymfa.com/podcast/episode-371-kris-clink" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">diymfa.com/371</a></span></p>