In our conversation with USA Today bestselling author Kellie Coates Gilbert, we talk about setting reader expectations through your author branding (including your book covers) and meeting those expectations within the stories you tell. Kellie also talks about her love for the settings in which she sets her novels and how she brings them to life. Kellie Coates Gilbert&apos;s author website: <a href='https://kelliecoatesgilbert.com'>kelliecoatesgilbert.com</a> Barbara Hinske&apos;s author website: <a href='https://barbarahinske.com/'>https://barbarahinske.com</a> J. W. Judge&apos;s author website: <a href='https://jwjudge.com'>https://jwjudge.com</a>

The Ins and Outs of Writing a Series with Diane Kelly

The Write Approach is a podcast for writers to learn more about the craft and business of writing. It is hosted by USA Today bestselling author Barbara Hinske and J. W. Judge. Hinske has written more than twenty women's fiction and mystery novels, including The Christmas Club which became a Hallmark movie. Judge has authored five novels, including the trilogy The Zauberi Chronicles, and the non-fiction book, Write Your Novel One Day at a Time. You can find out more about the hosts and this podcast at writeapproachpod.com.