Ep43: Writing Spicy Rom-Coms While Raising Kids with Max Monroe

In this author chat with the dynamic writing duo Max Monroe, they share their journey from individual authors to a successful collaborative team. They discuss their origin story, the challenges of balancing writing with family life, and the creative process behind their latest works. The authors also delve into their hybrid publishing approach and how they engage with their readers on social media, all while maintaining a sense of humor and authenticity.Watch video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LTrpxsJ_hOwMax Monroe is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of nearly fifty contemporary romance titles. Favorite writing partners and long time friends, Max and Monroe strive to live and write all the fun, sexy swoon so often missing from their social media newsfeed. Sarcastic by nature, their two writing souls feel like they’ve found their other half. This is their most favorite adventure thus far. ​Connect with them here: www.authormaxmonroe.com TikTok @authormaxmonroe IG @authormaxmonroeFind their newest book here:Fifteen Minute Rule: https://amzn.to/45YiicWAlso check out the hiliarious Call Me Anytime: https://amzn.to/4r5qDEdOr the Billionaire book that started it all: https://amzn.to/4r5qDEdTimestamps:00:00 Intro01:02 The Origin Story of Max Monroe10:20 Transitioning to Full-Time Writing17:16 Balancing Work and Family Life23:06 Navigating Collaboration Across Distances25:27 Finding Inspiration for New Ideas27:51 Overview of the Latest Book: 15-Minute Rule36:50 The Premise of Call Me Anytime40:24 Engaging with Readers on Social Media42:37 Hybrid Publishing Approach45:24 Quickfire Questions and Personal Insights-------------------------------------------------------------------Where I get my books and audiobooks:Buy audiobooks while supporting your local indie bookstore while getting 3 books for the price of 1 through Libro.fm: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=1920683&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Fmembership%3Fmp%3DSWITCHCheck out Everand and read all the books, audiobooks, and magazines you want! Use my link to get a free month: https://go.everand.com/z7aqup05my3rAmazon shop for my favorite books:https://www.amazon.com/shop/amynesbitt/list/2SL37R4CQ71R4?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_list_dOr for all my fav items in general:https://www.amazon.com/shop/amynesbittAmazon links to gear I use to film:Fav camera: https://amzn.to/42XuQiuWireless Lavalier mic: https://amzn.to/42P0gXUTripod: https://amzn.to/3wUipEkTravel tripod: https://amzn.to/3wUiyaQ✅ FOLLOW and join my mama reading club!▸ Connect with me in all the book placeshttps://www.linktree.com/amynsreads▸ YouTube Subscribe for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1a0vXA2_ZCrHcMWTidjMdg?sub_confirmation=1 Disclaimer:As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases using the links above at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!