In this milestone 30th episode of Three Lesbians and a Pen, bestselling authors Kimberly Todd, KC Luck, and Jamey Moody dive into what it really takes to plan for writing full time. With KC just days away from retiring her day job and stepping fully into the world of authorship, the hosts talk about everything from finances and schedules to the pressure of book launches and marketing.

KC shares how she’s preparing emotionally and practically for the transition, including budgeting, tracking income, and building multiple streams of revenue—because she’s determined not to go back to the corporate world. Jamey reflects on her semi-retired status and how shifting her mindset helped her become a more efficient writer, while Kimberly offers advice on how to survive the financial highs and lows of publishing, especially when success can be unpredictable.

There’s a lot of laughter, real talk, and encouragement for anyone dreaming of turning writing into their full-time gig.

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In this episode of Three Lesbians and a Pen, bestselling authors Kimberly Todd, KC Luck, and Jamey Moody explore the complicated and sometimes frustrating world of social media for authors. KC shares how Facebook helped launch her career and why it remains her primary platform, even as she experiments with Bluesky and Instagram. Jamey opens up about her love-hate relationship with social media, explaining why posts featuring her dog Leo get the most attention and why she’s hesitant to commit to platforms like TikTok. Kimberly talks about her struggle with social media content and why creating engaging posts doesn’t come naturally to her—though she’s determined to give Bluesky a real shot.

The hosts discuss the value of personal connection on social media versus the pressure to constantly produce content. They dive into whether social media actually drives book sales, with KC revealing that her newsletter consistently outperforms social media posts when it comes to generating pre-orders and sales. They also cover the do's and don’ts of author social media etiquette, including why “drive-by” promo posts are a bad idea, the importance of authenticity, and why hiring a virtual assistant might not be the magic solution some authors hope for.

Along the way, they share funny and awkward social media moments, from Kimberly’s yawning during the podcast (yes, they left it in!) to Jamey’s niece’s brutal honesty about her early TikTok attempts. It’s an honest and relatable conversation about the ups and downs of being an author in the digital age.

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In this episode of Three Lesbians and a Pen, bestselling authors Kimberly Todd, KC Luck, and Jamey Moody explore the delicate and rewarding world of building relationships with readers. KC reflects on how important it is to be authentic when connecting with readers and why being genuine helps create stronger bonds. Jamey talks about the nervous excitement of meeting readers in person and shares a heartwarming story about a longtime reader she recently met for lunch. Kimberly discusses how reader interactions have evolved into real friendships and why hearing from readers keeps her motivated to write.

The conversation highlights the balance between staying accessible to readers while maintaining boundaries and privacy. From receiving thoughtful gifts and emails to navigating tricky situations with overfamiliar readers, the hosts offer candid advice on how to nurture positive and meaningful reader relationships.

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