197: Juggling Dreams: Parenting and Writing with Jessica Flory

Guest Name: Jessica Flory Episode Name: Juggling Dreams: Parenting and Writing with Jessica Flory Episode Number: 197 Episode Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/5coFY0t8f2LkHrK3yYux6r ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Join Massiel as she interviews author Jessica Flory about her journey as a parent and writer. In this episode, Jessica shares her experiences balancing motherhood and her passion for writing, while also discussing her upcoming book "Oceans of Sand." Discover the mindset and routines Jessica developed to make her dreams a reality and learn valuable insights on finding harmony between multiple roles. Get inspired by Jessica's story and gain practical tips for pursuing your dreams amidst the chaos of daily life. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest: Jessica Flory has a bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology from BYU, Provo, and she uses that science background to dream up cool settings and magic systems. She has been a proud member of the Hot Mess Writers Critique Group since 2013.  Jessica is a mom of three crazy boys and one girl. She is a fitness instructor and an avid baker. When she's not writing, she can be found chasing her kids, making a mess in the kitchen, or reading with her husband. Connect with her at jessicaflory.com. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Timestamps 00:01 Massiel introduces author Jessica Flory and mentions her upcoming book launch party  01:07 Jessica confirms the release date of her book, "Oceans of Sand," as Tuesday, June 20th. 04:49 Discussion of the writing process and finding time to write despite a busy life. 06:04 The mindset of being both a writer and a parent. 07:19 Jessica shares her writing routine. 10:33 Discussion of the sequel to "Oceans of Sand" titled "Dunes of Water" (10:33) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Additional Resources: Publishing a Memoir  1:1 Book Coaching  Publishing a Romance  Book 30 minutes and get your book strategy instantly!  _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow us: Jessica Flory's Instagram handle: @jessicafloryauthor Jessica Flory's Website and Blog: www.jessicaflory.com Website - www.blackheartedstudios.com  Instagram - www.instagram.com/massielwrites LinkedIn - Massiel Valenzuela - Castaneda Facebook  - www.facebook.com/howtowriteabookpodcast