(Our first official American guest! Yee-haw!)

Jenn Hanson de Paula grew up singing in a small town in Iowa, never imagining it would lead her to Nashville, where she worked in the music industry for Essential Records and EMI.

Today, she helps authors and creatives get their work into the world, working with everyone from film producer Devon Franklin to Dr Ingrid Clayton, author of Fawning.

Jenn has helped me enormously, and I regularly listen to her podcast. That's why I wanted to introduce her to you!

In this conversation, we explore book marketing, finding readers and building an author platform without needing thousands of followers. But this episode is about so much more than books. It's about taking that first scary step, finding your people and remembering that there is someone out there waiting for the gifts that only you can bring to the world.

As Jenn reminds us:

“You don't need thousands of followers to be a success. You are a unique individual and there are people out there who want your work.”

If you're an aspiring author, a creative with something to share, or someone wondering whether it's time to take your own next step, this conversation is for you.

To learn more about Jenn's work you can find her here: https://jenndepaula.com/

And if you would like a free yes FREE copy of my uplifting Women's Fiction novella Could We Just Do That Again? you can download it here: https://www.elliebarkerwrites.com/

And if you'd like to sign up to our 3 Pieces of Next Chapter Inspiration notes. - you can also do that here: https://www.elliebarkerwrites.com/ Cookie and I would love to stay in touch

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Sahar thought she wanted to be a lawyer after watching LA Law, but soon realised, in her words she was very mediocre and it wasn't the right world for her. But she had no idea a trip to New York and a love for skinny latte's would take her to creating the UK's first US - style coffee chain with her brother. Not only did they create Coffee Republic but she also created Buy Women Built - a whole movement shining a spotlight on the brands created by women.

"Sometimes you’re not mediocre. You’re simply in the wrong place."

To learn more about Sahar Hashemi OBE you can find more here: https://saharhashemi.com/

To download your FREE yes FREE novella Could We Just Do That Again? click here: https://www.elliebarkerwrites.com/

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Starting a new chapter at 58: Cornish crime novelist Julie Evans

What happens when you have a successful career, a family and a life you love, but there’s still a little voice telling you there’s something else you want to do?

Today I’m talking to Cornish crime novelist Julie Evans, who began writing fiction at the age of 58.

Julie grew up in Cornwall surrounded by a huge family, listening to stories around her grandmother’s kitchen table. She became a lawyer, built her own law firm and created a life and family in the Cornwall she loved.

But the niggle to write never went away.

Julie wanted to tell stories about the Cornwall she knew — the communities, characters and places beyond the Cornwall we see as tourists. So, at 58, she started writing. Today, her Cornish crime novels are read around the world.

In this inspiring Next Chapter conversation, Julie talks about starting a new career later in life, following your dreams, finding the courage to listen to that niggle and why it’s never too late to try something new.

We also talk about real-life love, community and the wonderfully unexpected story of how Julie met her husband Martin — involving, rather memorably, a pair of stockings!

If you’re wondering whether it’s too late to start your own next chapter, Julie’s story is a wonderful reminder that sometimes the dream has simply been waiting for you to listen

To learn more about Julie and her books you can find her here: https://www.cornishcrimeauthor.com/my-books

To keep in touch with me (and I'd love that) I'll send you 3 Pieces of Next Chapter Inspiration every other Friday click here: https://www.elliebarkerwrites.com/

And to download your FREE novella - Could We Just Do That Again? click here: https://www.elliebarkerwrites.com/

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