#301 – Navigating Emotional Narratives with Carol Van Den Hende

<p>In this episode, we heard from award-winning author and professional speaker <a href="https://carolvandenhende.com/">Carol Van Den Hende</a>, whose second book, <a href= "https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/orchid-blooming"><em>Orchid Blooming</em></a>, was published this year. <a href= "https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/orchid-blooming"><em>Orchid Blooming</em></a> is the prequel to her acclaimed debut, <a href= "https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/goodbye-orchid"><em>Goodbye, Orchid</em></a>, and a continuation of a trilogy.</p> <p>We spoke to Carol about her path to writing, releasing a debut novel during the pandemic, crafting compelling characters, the importance of research, writing emotional narratives that affect her readers, tips on public speaking, and more. Follow Carol on <a href="https://twitter.com/c_vandenhende">Twitter</a>, <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/carolvandenhende/">Instagram</a>, and <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/carolvandenhende">Facebook!</a></p> <p>Find more information about our podcast <a href= "https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/p/kwlpodcast" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">here</a>. If you're ready to start your publishing journey, visit <a href="http://www.kobo.com/writinglife" target="_blank" rel="noopener">kobo.com/writinglife</a>. </p>