Jo Jakeman: Author Realities and Balancing Ambitions
Episode description
Ever wondered what it's really like to be an author in today’s publishing world? Join us for an enlightening conversation with the talented Jo Jakeman as she pulls back the curtain on the realities of an author's journey. From the exhilarating moment of landing an agent to the rollercoaster ride of book sales, Jo shares the highs and lows that TV glamorization often overlooks. As we approach 2025, we dive into the pressures of book tours, the unexpected twists of defamation lawsuits, and the resilience needed to thrive amid it all.
In our exploration of storytelling across different mediums, we talk about Jo's inspiration behind her new novel, "One Bad Apple".
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