In Episode 22, we have the joy of speaking with Kristen Harnisch, the international bestselling author of the award-winning series: The Vintner's Daughter, The California Wife and The Vintner's Legacy. Kristen is a unique author in that she’s experienced all three publishing paths: traditional, hybrid and independent publishing. Her publishing story is one of perseverance, determination and will give those of us juggling the responsibilities of family life, daily life and being true to your passion to write. If you’re considering this path, Kristen will inspire you to say YES. All it takes is just one page at a time. And before you know it, you’ve got a bestselling series that happens to pair well with a great glass of wine. Enjoy! You can find Kristen Harnisch at www.kristenharnisch.com, Twitter @KristenHarnisch, or Instagram @kharnischauthor.
Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books.
About the guest author:
Kristen Harnisch is the international bestselling author of the award-winning trilogy: The Vintner's Daughter, The California Wife and The Vintner's Legacy. Kristen drew upon her extensive research and experiences living in the San Francisco Bay Area and visiting Parise and the Loire Valley to create the historic world for the masterful trilogy. Kristen has served as a monthly guest blogger for the Writer's Digest Blog, The Writer's Dig and currently speaks on the business and craft of writing at conferences and writing retreats. You can find her at
www.kristenharnisch.com, Twitter @KristenHarnisch or Instagram @kharnischauthor.
About the host:
Holly Lynn Payne is an award-winning novelist and writing coach, and the former CEO and founder of Booxby, a startup built to help authors succeed. She is an internationally published author of four historical fiction novels. Her debut, The Virgin's Knot, was a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers book. She recently finished her first YA crossover novel inspired by her nephew with Down syndrome. She lives in Marin County with her daughter and enjoys mountain biking, surfing and hiking with her dog. To learn more about her books and private writing coaching services, please visit hollylynnpayne.com or find her at Instagram and Twitter @hollylynnpayne for updates and writing tips from your favorite master storytellers.
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