From Twitter Writing Contest to Bestselling Author: Andi Epimoni’s Journey, Pen Names & Meet Cute BookFest

In this episode, we sit down with UK author Andi Epimoni—founder of Meet Cute BookFest—to unpack her journey from entering a Twitter writing competition to building a full-time career in romance publishing.Andi shares how she transitioned from literary fiction to commercial romance, the strategy behind writing under multiple pen names, and what it really takes to succeed in today’s fast-moving publishing industry. We also dive into the creation of Meet Cute BookFest, a festival designed to bring romance authors and readers together in real life.Whether you’re an aspiring writer, a romance reader, or curious about the publishing world, this episode is packed with insight, honesty, and practical advice.💡 What We CoverAndi’s path from Twitter writing contest to published authorTransitioning from literary fiction to commercial romanceWriting under multiple pen names (Lauren Forsyth & A.L. Michael)The realities of digital publishing and writing at speedFinding an agent and navigating the submissions processBalancing writing with full-time work and motherhoodThe story behind Meet Cute BookFestChallenges of running a book festival and future plansIndustry trends: AI, self-publishing & communityHandling rejection and building a sustainable writing careerIf you're enjoying these episodes and hearing from your favourite authors, please hit the subscribe button and leave a comment!