{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Premise","title":"Christine Pride on Second Chances, Friendship, Publishing, and \"All the Men I've Loved Again\"","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3666,"description":"Episode Summary\nThis week, Jeniffer and Chad Thompson welcome bestselling author, editor, and publishing veteran Christine Pride to discuss her solo debut novel, All the Men I've Loved Again. Christine shares the real-life inspiration behind the story, her journey from editor to author, the power of lifelong friendships, and what it means to trust yourself—in love, writing, and life.\nThe conversation explores second-chance romance, coming-of-age experiences that continue well into adulthood, the realities of publishing, and why writers need both resilience and community. Christine also offers valuable advice for aspiring authors and shares insights into her collaborative work with co-author Jo Piazza.\nWhether you're a reader, writer, or hopeless romantic, this episode is packed with wisdom, humor, and heart.\nIn This Episode:\nThe inspiration behind All the Men I've Loved Again\nWhy Christine was compelled to turn a personal experience into fiction\nCreating Cora: writing a character searching for love, identity, and belonging\nThe importance of friendship as a central love story\nHow childhood experiences shape self-confidence and relationships\nWriting authentic coming-of-age stories across multiple decades\nThe nostalgia of the 1990s and pre-social media relationships\nCo-writing bestselling novels with Jo Piazza\nThe differences between collaborative writing and solo authorship\nWhat editors really want from aspiring writers\nThe value of trusted readers, critique partners, and developmental feedback\nWhy writers must learn to trust their instincts\nPublishing myths, realities, and industry misconceptions\nChristine's coaching, retreats, and resources for writers","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/nj4fk5WnTrxbJiBHxxgBejYoW3Lo0-RQxX8S5sNajMA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83NmE4/ODc3NDcwNmY5NWZl/ZWYyYjZiZmU4MGFj/YmI4NC53ZWJw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}