Episode 30: Conversations on Building Characters with Nick Thacker

🎙️ From Action Thrillers to Hockey Romance?!Bestselling author Nick Thacker joins The Author Next Door to talk about his wild genre jump—from high-octane explosions to heart-fluttering emotions. 💥💘In this refreshingly honest (and hilarious) conversation, Nick opens up about:Swapping plot-driven thrillers for character-driven romanceWhat surprised him most about writing love stories ❤️How to balance emotional arcs with genre expectationsWriting through trauma and writing it wellNavigating reader expectations when you switch lanesAnd why romance is harder—and more rewarding—than he thoughtWhether you’re a thriller writer toying with a rom-com idea, a romance author refining your character arcs, or just love hearing how authors stretch their creative muscles—this one’s for you.📣 Stick around for writing insights, big laughs, and behind-the-scenes moments from Nick’s publishing journey.👇 Drop a comment: What’s a book you loved that surprised you by being outside your usual genre?🔔 Subscribe for more! ➡  https://www.youtube.com/@TheAuthorNextDoor Find more about Nick Thacker Here:👉 https://www.nickthacker.com/ 📚 https://learn.bookcareerinayear.com/🎙️To Find More About The Author NextDoor➡ https://theauthornextdoor.com/ 🗺️ Other places to find Angela & Cassie and connect:ANGELA HAASChoose your own adventure 🚀💕  https://ahaaswrites.com/CASSIE NEWELLRomance 🩷 https://ckdarling.com/ Young Adult 🧚  https://authorcmnewell.com/ Writing Coach 📚  https://www.sassywritingcoach.com/ Keywords 🔑: character development, hockey romance, thrillers, writing tips, author success, dialogue, female characters, male characters, sports romance, storytelling, writing, romance, character development, marketing, storytelling, point of view, trauma, reader expectations, genre crossover, intuitive writing