Alone Writing Romantic Comedies with Emotional Depth with Author Ellen O’Clover
Alone At Lunch · Sep 28, 2026 · 54:42
Alone At Lunch · Sep 28, 2026 · 54:42
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This week we are joined by Ellen O’Clover! Ellen O’Clover is the author of If Not You , The Heartbreak Hotel , and other stories for teens and adults. Her books have been selected for Book of the Month, appeared in outlets like NPR and Rolling Stone, and been nominated for multiple states' book awards. She lives in a little green house under a giant aspen tree near Boulder, Colorado, with her rocket scientist husband and two perfect bulldogs.
In this episode, Ellen discusses her journey from copy writing to romance novels, the importance of authentic storytelling, and the themes of friendship, love, and self-doubt in her latest book 'If Not You.' She shares insights on writing for different age groups, her creative process, and her experiences balancing her career and personal life.
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