Bianca Gillam | Authors at a Glance
Romance at a Glance is a podcast where hosts Bridget and Shani review romance novels and interview some of romance’s biggest authors diving into candid conversations about life, relationships, and sexual desires. Expect 100% honest reviews, spontaneous singing, life lessons, indecent anecdotes, and bawdy humor. Leave us a rating and review on iTunes.
Bianca Gillam Podcast Interview
In this episode of Romance at a Glance, hosts Bridget and Shani interview Bianca Gillam, debut author of Bad Publicity, which follows senior book publicist Andy and her tumultuous, enemy-to-lovers relationship with author Jack Carlson. The discussion dives into Bianca's transition from romance editor to author, the challenges of separating the editorial voice while writing, and the process of making her protagonist competent in her job. The novel also touches on themes of grief, and Bianca shares how her own experiences with loss influenced the book. The episode wraps up with a sneak peek into Bianca's upcoming project, 'Off Script.'
00:00 Introduction and Guest Announcement
00:12 Book Overview and Themes
01:03 Author's Journey and Writing Process
01:33 Challenges of Being an Author-Editor
02:15 Balancing Writing and Editing
04:16 Working with Editors
07:18 Querying Process and Finding an Agent
09:48 Transition to Full-Time Writing
17:38 Character Development and Crafting the Protagonist
19:44 The Importance of Edits and Research
20:54 Balancing Professionalism and Personal Relationships
22:46 Insights from Publicists and Celebrity Stories
24:27 Navigating Public Persona and Social Media
25:27 Sales, Marketing, and Book Distribution
28:10 Emotional Impact and Reader Connections
30:55 The Power of Romance Novels
34:34 Upcoming Projects and Future Plans
36:30 Conclusion and Farewell
ABOUT BAD PUBLICITY
Andie’s first day at her new job could very well be her last when she discovers she has to work with literary darling Jack Carlson. While the rest of the world may adore him and his perfect hair, Andie has despised this man ever since he ruined her life five years ago. But to keep her job, she must execute a flawless campaign. To make matters worse, the centerpiece of this career-defining campaign is a book tour. For an entire month, Andie will have to travel across Europe with the man she’d secretly love to hit with her car. But she refuses to lose this opportunity, especially not because of him. One month on tour with Jack Carlson, visiting some of the most romantic spots in Europe. Deep breath. She can do this.
ABOUT BIANCA GILLAM
Bianca Gillam is a London-based author and armchair expert on ’80s and ’90s rom-coms whose poetry has been published in a variety of publications. She formerly worked in publishing, where she had the joy of editing a wide variety of brilliant authors; she was inspired by the books she published to write her own. Bad Publicity is her debut.
Welcome to Romance at a Glance, a podcast that uses romance novels to dive into candid conversations about life, relationship dynamics, and sexual desires.
As hosts Bridget and Shani review books and interview some of romance’s biggest authors, they explore the breadth of the genre, openly embracing the sex, diverse couplings, and taboo in order to create a safe space for listeners to be exposed to different lifestyles, fantasies, and to pique their naughty curiosity.
Expect 100% honest reviews, spontaneous singing, life lessons, indecent anecdotes, and bawdy humor.
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