Ep 106: Writing Rom-Coms with Jane Costello
An episode that celebrates the joys of writing and never-ending search for inspiration, this laughter-filled chat with the incredibly witty Jane Costello, bestselling author of romantic comedies and women's fiction, also features the prep for the release of her upcoming novel (her fifteenth), It's Getting Hot In Here (Zibby Books, Feb 2025).
Peek behind the curtain into Jane's disciplined yet creative writing world, where structured planning and spontaneous inspiration meet. We reflect on the highs and lows of the publishing world, where timing and market trends often dictate a book's success. Jane's candid reflections on social media book events also bring a fresh perspective on connecting with readers and the creative community.
ABOUT JANE COSTELLO
Jane Costello writes romantic comedy books that celebrate all that’s great about midlife - and make you laugh about anything that isn’t.
She's the Sunday Times bestselling author of 15 novels, five of which were published under the name ‘Catherine Isaac’.
Her new book, IT’S GETTING HOT IN HERE, is a spicy rom com about a 40-something TV exec and mum-of-two navigating perimenopause, a moody teenager, the to-do list from hell . . . and some delightfully steamy thoughts about a handsome new colleague at work.
Her novels have been translated into 26 languages, selected by the Richard & Judy Book Club and she's been honoured to win a Romantic Novelists’ Award - twice!
She was born in Liverpool, where she still lives with her husband and three sons. When she's not writing, you’ll usually find her on the tennis court, wishing she'd started to play about 25 years before she did.
CONNECT WITH JANE
Instagram: @janecostellobooks
Website: www.catherine-isaac.com (Catherine Isaac is Jane's pseudonym)
Shop all of Jane Costello's books here
Click here to order It's Getting Hot In Here
WHAT JANE'S READING
The Last Love Note by Emma Grey
Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan
ADDITIONAL MENTIONS
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