From Medicine to Romance: Anne Karine Quinn’s Journey
In this episode of Page to Picture, Kim and Tiff sit down with romance author Anne Karine Quinn, who traded scrubs for storytelling to write high-stakes love and danger in her debut duology.
Anne opens up about her writing journey from sixth-grade horror stories to bodyguard romances, the cultural nuances that shape her characters, and the support systems that keep her creativity flowing. The conversation dives into:
✨ Her transition from a medical career to writing romance
✨ The inspiration behind her Zhao twin duology & yin-yang cover design
✨ Asian American representation, tropes, and writing culturally sensitive scenes
✨ How fan casting, music, and Asian media influence her storytelling
✨ Overcoming writer’s block with the Pomodoro method
✨ Reader feedback, side characters, and sibling dynamics as creative sparks
✨ Favorite movies, current reads, and rapid-fire fun
Whether you’re an aspiring author, a romance reader, or just love hearing about the messy magic of the creative process, this episode is packed with inspiration, laughter, and plenty of bookish passion.