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Published: June 9, 2024, 4:02 p.m.

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We recently celebrated our 42nd anniversary, so Episode 175 of our podcast for writers is about the challenge of familiarity. We love to watch and read about new romances, and as writers, those books are relatively easy to write. Think Romeo and Juliet and The Taming of the Shrew (or 10 Things I Hate About You).

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The steeper climb is writing a book about the older couple who\u2019ve been together for decades and, over time, have developed their own language and culture. Unlike new couples, they can sum up a thirty-minute conversation with just a look. The reality is they often know their partner better than they know themselves.\xa0

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How do you write a book about those couples? We have ideas.

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We talk about our three active book projects, including the status of The Big A** Trip book. You also get a sneak peek at my writing process when I am triggered by a random book idea. You will see my struggle is real.

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Our home is www.carsonhume.com

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Have a listen and let us know what you think. TIA LYL!