Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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This week, I talk with Kate Williams about her new romance spy thriller Fake Out Make Out!

Kate's journey from self-publishing and writing across genres to landing a traditional publishing deal with Fake Out, Make Out.

How Kate built a spy romance, balanced action with emotional beats, and embraced genre mashups.

How she drew from her own autoimmune journey and the importance of seeing disabled and chronically ill characters on the page.

How she approaches outlining action scenes, creating compelling character dynamics, and finding the perfect title for the book.

Lessons from years of writing, and encouragement for aspiring authors navigating publishing.

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