Fresh Fiction sits down with writers, creatives, and friends to talk pop-culture, creating stories, and what guests are watching, reading, and listening to.
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Fresh Fiction sits down with writers, creatives, and friends to talk pop-culture, creating stories, and what guests are watching, reading, and listening to.
00:00 – Meet Heatherly Bell
Her start in 2010 and first publication in 2014.
02:00 – From Indie to Harlequin
How she transitioned from self-publishing to one of the biggest romance publishers.
05:00 – Pantsing vs. Plotting
Why Heatherly actually enjoys writing synopses first.
08:00 – Writing Long Series
How she manages the Charming Texas world, Harlequin’s Montana Mavericks and Fortunes of Texas.
10:00 – Holiday Traditions & Small-Town Charm
Creating memorable events like Christmas light competitions and boat parades.
16:00 – What’s Next
Upcoming releases: OVERBOARD FOR THE HOLIDAYS, WEDDED TO A FORTUNE, and A BOOKISH STORY.
21:00 – Fresh Fiction Facts (Rapid Fire Q&A)
Her writing fuel, dream elevator companions (Chris Hemsworth, anyone?), and shoe obsession.
📚 Books Mentioned:
• THE EX NEXT DOOR (Charming Texas #8, July 2025) https://freshfiction.com/book.php?id=141233
• OVERBOARD FOR THE HOLIDAYS (Charming Texas #9) https://freshfiction.com/book.php?id=142686
• WEDDED TO A FORTUNE (Fortunes of Texas, June 2026)
• A BOOKISH STORY (RomCom, March 2026)
🔗 Connect with Heatherly Bell
• Newsletter: Sign up on her website https://freshfiction.com/author.php?id=37569
• Instagram & Facebook: @HeatherlyBell
• Pinterest: Dream casting boards for her characters
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The Fresh Fiction Podcast
Fresh Fiction sits down with writers, creatives, and friends to talk pop-culture, creating stories, and what guests are watching, reading, and listening to.
