Author Q&A with Chelsea Curto – The Bonus Chapter

In the latest episode of the 'Bonus Chapter' podcast, we're delighted to share a lovely conversation with Chelsea Curto. Chelsea joined us live from her New York hotel room ahead of a Book of the Month event at Simon & Schuster.

As with all 'Bonus Chapter' episodes, we dive into the fascinating business of being an author. But Ashlee and Chelsea also kick things off with a fun chat about the UK heatwave and the sheer necessity of air conditioning. It sets a wonderfully relaxed tone – more like two old friends catching up over a drink than a rigid interview.

Chelsea walks us through her career transition from flight attendant to bestselling author. She shares a truly unique routine, having written parts of her books in Tokyo, Edinburgh, London, Rome, Paris, and Amsterdam while still working her cabin crew shifts.

Later, Chelsea and Ashlee discuss shifting from independent publishing to working with a mainstream publisher, offering sharp insights on why retaining creative control is crucial when scaling your creative work.

Finally, Chelsea shares her vision for the next decade. It is a brilliant chat about setting ambitious goals, 'pantsing' (writing by the seat of your pants without a fixed outline), and her unexpected approach to writing 'spicy' romance scenes.

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