SPA Girls Podcast – EP546 – Interview with Lucy Score: Breaking Out, Advice For New Authors
SPA Girls PodcastShow Notes
She’s back! NYT #1 Bestseller, Lucy Score last joined us back in March 2021 , before Things We Never Got Over launched her into the stratosphere!
In this episode, Lucy talks about what her breakout moment actually looked like from the inside, how she’s navigated the shift from working author to household name (and instant #1 NYT Bestseller), and what’s stayed surprisingly the same.
We dig into the practical stuff , including her evolving covers, brand-building, the Riley Thorn series, and advice for emerging authors.
Plus the mindset it takes to keep showing up at the page when the pressure (and the audience) keeps growing.
Lucy is just as genuine and delightful behind the scenes as she is in public, and we couldn’t be more thrilled for her success (and why this is the third time she’s been on the show!).
Whether you’re deep in your publishing journey or just getting started, this honest, fun and inspiring conversation is a must-listen (or watch).
ABOUT LUCY SCORE
Lucy Score is an instant #1 New York Times bestselling author of contemporary romance. She grew up in a literary family who insisted that the dinner table was for reading and earned a degree in journalism.
Her books have been translated into thirty languages and her international bestseller Things We Never Got Over has been optioned for television.
She writes full-time from the Pennsylvania home she and Mr. Lucy share. When not spending hours crafting unforgettable characters, Lucy can be found reading books other people wrote, snacking, and sometimes even working out.
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