In this engaging conversation, Shameez Patel shares her journey as an author, discussing her early inspirations, the challenges of writing and editing, and the nuances of publishing in both the romance and fantasy genres. She reflects on her writing process, the importance of character development, and the role of feedback from beta readers. The discussion also touches on the pressures of meeting deadlines and the evolution of her writing style, culminating in her excitement for future projects.
You can buy her romance novel Playing Flirty here.
And her fantasy trilogy here.
If you’d like to connect with Shameez you can find her on Instagram or her website.
If you want to connect with me I’d love to hear from you.
or my Substack
Chapters
00:00 The Journey to Authorship
04:14 Crafting Characters and Story Structure
07:05 Exploring Genre and Writing Process
10:09 The Publishing Experience
13:06 Balancing Multiple Projects
16:04 The Evolution of Writing Techniques
19:04 Upcoming Works and Future Plans
29:02 The Writing Process and Deadlines
33:09 Finding Time to Write
37:16 Music and Writing
41:05 Character Development and Interior Thoughts
44:28 Navigating Feedback and Revisions
50:46 Exploring New Genres and Future Projects