Quintana McConnell: Writing Love, Loss & When Tides Meet

In this episode of Page to Picture, Kimmy and Tiffany sit down with debut author Quintana McConnell to chat about her emotionally rich novel When Tides Meet. Set against the dreamy backdrop of Laguna Beach, this story explores resilience, slow-burn romance, and healing through writing.Quintana opens up about her writing journey, the emotional weight behind her characters Maris and Colton, and how music and personal experiences shaped the story. We dig into the importance of beta readers, the revision process, and the magic of crafting flawed, relatable characters.And because we’re never just serious; there’s laughter, casting debates (Austin Butler anyone?), comfort movie favorites, hot takes on superhero films, and a spicy round of rapid-fire romance tropes.✨ This episode and this book are DEFINITELY not unseasoned chicken. ✨Whether you’re a reader, writer, or just love a good story, you won’t want to miss this one!IG: @QUINTANAMCCONNELLAUTHOR