116. The Big Day is Here!

<p>Just for fun, this week on the podcast to celebrate the launch of <a href="https://amzn.to/3cMI0Vh" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><em>Love-Centered Parenting</em></a>, we turn the tables and Jesse hosts the show and interviews me about why I wrote another book when I never thought I would, a real behind-the-scenes look at how I wrote this book, what the editorial process is like for writing a book, plus much more!</p> <p>He asks me some of his own questions + questions you all submitted, including:</p> <ul> <li>Did I plan to write another book? (Spoiler alert: the answer is no!)</li> <li>How was the writing process of this book compared to my other books?</li> <li>What was the most difficult part of writing <a href= "https://amzn.to/3cMI0Vh" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><em>Love-Centered Parenting</em></a>?</li> <li>What are the best and worst aspects of writing a book?</li> <li>How do you find inspiration for what to write about?</li> <li>Could a non-Christian benefit from <em><a href= "https://amzn.to/3cMI0Vh" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Love-Centered Parenting</a></em>?</li> <li>How do you get started writing a book?</li> <li>And more!</li> </ul> <h3><strong>In This Episode: </strong></h3> <p>[00:33] Welcome back! We've got a new host today because it's a special week!</p> <p>[02:37] Did I intend to ever write another book?</p> <p>[05:34] Why this writing process was the best out of all the books I’ve written.</p> <p>[08:05] What was the most difficult of this process?</p> <p>[09:57] The best and worst aspects of writing a book and getting it published.</p> <p>[13:07] How I find a focus, topic, or direction for my books.</p> <p>[15:17] My advice for how to start writing your first book.</p> <p>[18:50] How did I come across my current publisher and agent?</p> <p>[21:45] Have I ever gotten tired of the subject that I am writing about?</p> <p>[23:49] Can a non-religious person benefit from this book?</p> <p>[25:09] What I’m most excited about with this book.</p> <p>[28:43] Jesse shares his perspective