Clashing and crashing
Finishing my book and starting a new K-drama
Dear reader,
I'm over halfway through the final self-editing phase for my upcoming book, Clashing with the CEO, and it's really coming together nicely. That "finishing energy" has kicked in, making this the most enjoyable and effortless part of the entire writing process so far. One major lesson I've taken away is the importance of having a rock-solid grasp of the overall storyline before diving into the actual writing. Writing to "discover" the story as I go has been a key factor in why this book took longer than expected. With some intentional pre-writing for my next project, I'm hoping for a smoother journey.
Apart from working on the edit everyday, I've been prioritising my health and wellness through walking and green smoothies everyday. I’ve also been taking “me time” everyday—this has meant getting back into K-drama watching. I’d been in a K-drama slump for a while. The last show I tried watching, Moving, lost me during the flashback episodes as I found the present-day storylines with the children more compelling.
However, I've finally surrendered to the hype and started watching Crash Landing On You (yes, I'm very late to this party!). Four episodes in, and it's pretty good so far, though I'm not quite seeing it as the best K-drama ever like many claim! The female lead is still leaning more insufferable than endearing to me at this point, but I trust the show will redeem her through her character arc.
Even though Clashing with the CEO isn't a K-drama themed book like my last trilogy, it's still heavily inspired by classic K-drama tropes and themes. K-dramas inform my work much more than other romance novels do, so it’s important to “fill my well” by watching them (that’s my excuse, anyway 😅)
Before you go, be sure to check out the pre-order romance promo I've linked below - lots of amazing new releases to get excited about this year!
-Sara
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