Ep 45: Bridesmaids, Boundaries, and Being Yourself with Rachael Johns

Episode Title: Rachael Johns: The Bad Bridesmaid and the Love of Books Guest: Rachael Johns, Australian Romance Author Key Highlights: Discussion of Rachael's latest book "The Bad Bridesmaid" Insights into her writing process and inspiration Exploration of her love for books and libraries Episode Breakdown: Book Overview Main character: Winnefren (Fred) Darling Setting: Norfolk Island Plot: Fred tries to stop her mother's sixth wedding Inspired by "The Parent Trap" movie concept Writing Journey Started writing at 17 Former English teacher Known as the "Undisputed Queen of Australian Women's Fiction" Book Series Connection Linked to previous book "The Other Bridget" Features characters from the library where Fred works Rachael's Book Club 6,500 members on Facebook Monthly book discussions Annual in-person retreats Focuses on supporting Australian and women writers Personal Insights Loves audiobooks Passionate about libraries and librarian representation Enjoys traveling to research book settings Recommended For: Romance readers, book lovers, fans of Australian fiction Contact/Follow: Website: RachaelJohns.com Facebook: Rachael Johns Book Club Book Club Retreat: rachaeljohnsbookclubretreat.com