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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 50 MIN

Hannah Doyle: From Journalism to Bestseller | Writing Romance, Publishing & The Long Haul

from Beyond The Plot Podcast · host Lisa El-Behnaihy

Bestselling romantic comedy author Hannah Doyle joins the podcast to share her inspiring journey from celebrity journalism to becoming a published novelist. Hannah opens up about breaking into the publishing world, balancing motherhood with writing, navigating editors and industry changes, and creating her latest rom-com with a sci-fi twist, The Long Haul.If you're an aspiring author, romance reader, or publishing enthusiast, this episode is packed with honest insights into writing careers, creativity, persistence, and modern publishing.In This EpisodeHannah Doyle’s transition from journalism to fiction writingHow celebrity interviews shaped her storytelling skillsThe realities of traditional publishing and finding an agentBalancing writing with motherhood and family lifeBehind the scenes of writing romantic comedy novelsCreating The Long Haul and adding a time-loop elementThe role of editors, cover design, and book marketingWhy independent bookstores matter more than everAdvice for aspiring writers and debut authorsThe future of romance publishing and genre mashupsConnect with Hannah DoyleInstagram: @hannahdoyleauthorTikTok: @hannahdoyleauthorIf you enjoyed this episode, follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with fellow readers and writers.

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