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Friends this episode is full of wisdom! Grab an iced coffee and get your steps in.

J.M Frey shares the extraordinary journey of her latest novel “Time and Tide,” a sapphic Regency romance that made the New York Times Best Romance Books of the Year list after a 16-year path to publication.

• From idea to New York Times recognition: how a visit to the Jane Austen Center sparked a time-slip romance concept
• Why traditional publishing requires patience—Time and Tide went through 17+ drafts before publication
• Fan fiction as valuable training ground for developing voice, taking critique, and understanding story structure
• After 327 rejections on her newest manuscript, why Frey is embracing self-publishing
• The importance of finding joy in writing again when creativity becomes a commodity
• How returning to fan fiction helped reignite creative passion and productivity