MEG LUSH: How An Indie Romance Author Turned Pain Into Purpose And Sold 800 Books

Send us Fan MailA health crisis stole sensation from Meg Lush’s right side and gave her a story that wouldn’t let go. What started as a search for identity during an MS relapse became 120,000 words in six weeks, a self-published debut, and a year-long push to 800 sales. Julie sits down with Meg to unpack the exact steps behind her indie romance rise, from finding an editor by serendipity to learning Amazon and Kindle from scratch, and the unglamorous work of talking to strangers at markets until curiosity turned into readers.We explore why she chose open-door romance, how dark themes and real grief shaped her characters, and what happens when you write from the body, not just the brain. When it came to marketing, Meg learned on her own. Suppose you’ve ever wondered how to market a first novel without a platform, her Indigo table stories. In that case, vendor market wins, and the Instagram growth playbook delivers practical, repeatable tactics that are lessons you need to learn.There’s more on craft, too: writing intimacy with respect, depicting mental health with care, and letting lived experience deepen the stakes without exploiting pain. Meg also teases her next project, The One I Hurt, a darker, psychologically rich romance with a dash of mystery. The throughline is courage, saying no to perfection, claiming time to write, and letting passion become purpose. Press play to learn how to ship before you feel ready, connect with the right readers, and build momentum one honest conversation at a time. If this conversation moved you, subscribe, share with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review to help others find the show.Grab Meg's Book here:    https://a.co/d/2SRHrUs Connect with Meg on Social Media and her website:https://linktr.ee/meglushwrites?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=941e8368-772b-43f7-b449-0de9baec4e2e Follow Meg on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/meglushwrites/ If this conversation stirred something in you… good. That’s where change begins.Make sure you’re subscribed, share this with someone who needs it, and if you’re ready to tell your story, step into your voice, or build a life that actually feels like yours… You’re in the right place.I’m Julie Fairhurst, and this is where stories turn into power.Go to my website if you would like to be a guest on the Women Like Me Stories & Business in the toolbar click Let's PodcastJulie's Website