Embracing Change | Aime Austin

Send us a text Aspiring authors often find themselves at a crossroads, deciding whether to follow their passion for writing or stay in a secure career. In this episode of Authors Who Lead, Azul sits down with Aime Austin, a successful author of legal thrillers, to discuss her unique journey from the courtroom to the writing desk. This insightful conversation uncovers Aime’s path, creative processes, and advice for emerging writers. Timestamp: 00:00 Rushed graduate school decision 05:38 Endless ideas, choosing the right one 08:01 Creating vivid, relatable characters 10:45 Writing coach insights on the process 13:17 The challenges of authorship 18:46 Small publisher’s author marketing advice 22:18 Separating from fictional characters 23:19 Immersed in writing characters 28:12 Unique fan-author relationships 29:58 Building writing Communities essential 33:53 Marketing insights and writing advice 35:59 Writing on social issues 40:01 Art’s noble purpose celebrated Full show notes COMMUNITY PROGRAMS 📚 Write and Publish your book CONNECT 📷 Instagram 🎬 TikTok 👫🏻 Facebook 💼 LinkedIn 🐦‍⬛ Twitter 🤝🏻 Apply to be a Guest LEAVE A REVIEW ✍🏻 Review on Apple Podcasts ✍️ Review on Spotify 🖱️ Episode Webpage