Dive into the refreshing world of midlife fiction with bestselling UK novelist Jane Costello as she reveals the creative journey behind her latest romantic comedy, "It's Getting Hot in Here." With candor and humor, Jane shares how she's boldly reimagining the rom-com genre with a 47-year-old protagonist navigating perimenopause, teenage children, and unexpected romantic stirrings. After selling over a million copies of her debut novel and publishing 15 books across two decades, Jane offers a fascinating glimpse into her evolution as a writer. Her story begins not with childhood dreams of authorship, but during maternity leave with her first child, when she carved out precious writing time during nap sessions. For anyone who's ever doubted their creative potential, Jane's journey from uncertainty to international success proves that persistence transforms possibility into reality. Whether you're an aspiring writer seeking practical advice or a reader hungry for stories that reflect the richness of midlife experiences, this conversation delivers wisdom and warmth in equal measure. Jane demystifies the writing process with refreshing honesty, sometimes describing it as "like knitting with spaghetti," while celebrating how her latest book flowed with unexpected joy. Her advice to writers—begin with a compelling idea, create a rough plot outline, and treat writing as a marathon rather than a sprint—cuts through creative intimidation with practical clarity. And her message to her younger self? "Relax more and worry less. Things are going to work out okay." Don't miss this inspiring conversation about finding new creative chapters in midlife and beyond.Connect with Jane and purchase her book <a href='https://janecostello.com/'>here:</a>Ready to <a href='https://www.fearlesslyfacingfifty.com/'>FEARLESSLY FACE</a> all the F WORDS – be inspired and encouraged? Get a copy of Amy’s Best selling book: CANNONBALL! FEARLESSLY Facing Midlife and Beyond <a href='https://fearlesslyfacingfifty.com/the-book/'>here</a> Fearlessly Facing Fifty and Beyond has over 200 episodes with inspiration and stories to age fearlessly and connect confidently to others thriving at midlife and beyond. Make sure to share with friends and family and would love if you could leave a review. There are so many shows out there floating around and if you are finding value in the <a href='https://fearlesslyfacingfifty.com/the-podcast/'>Fearlessly Facing Fifty podcast</a> share it with the world – a review means so much. And don’t forget to follow along on all the socials: <a href='http://instagram.com/theamy.schmidt'>http://instagram.com/theamy.schmidt</a> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/fearlesslyfacingfifty/'>https://www.facebook.com/fearlesslyfacingfifty/</a> <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-schmidt-a5684412/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-schmidt-a5684412/</a>

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