🎙️ From Action Thrillers to Hockey Romance?!
Bestselling author Nick Thacker joins The Author Next Door to talk about his wild genre jump—from high-octane explosions to heart-fluttering emotions. 💥💘
In this refreshingly honest (and hilarious) conversation, Nick opens up about:
Swapping plot-driven thrillers for character-driven romance
What surprised him most about writing love stories ❤️
How to balance emotional arcs with genre expectations
Writing through trauma and writing it well
Navigating reader expectations when you switch lanes
And why romance is harder—and more rewarding—than he thought
Whether you’re a thriller writer toying with a rom-com idea, a romance author refining your character arcs, or just love hearing how authors stretch their creative muscles—this one’s for you.
📣 Stick around for writing insights, big laughs, and behind-the-scenes moments from Nick’s publishing journey.
👇 Drop a comment: What’s a book you loved that surprised you by being outside your usual genre?
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ANGELA HAAS
Choose your own adventure
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CASSIE NEWELL
Romance 🩷 https://ckdarling.com/
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Writing Coach 📚 https://www.sassywritingcoach.com/
Keywords 🔑: character development, hockey romance, thrillers, writing tips, author success, dialogue, female characters, male characters, sports romance, storytelling, writing, romance, character development, marketing, storytelling, point of view, trauma, reader expectations, genre crossover, intuitive writing
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