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“What I learned about myself was that I could actually do it.” – Beth Pellino-Dudzic
“What I learned about myself was that I could actually do it.” – Beth Pellino-Dudzic
Today’s featured author is a wife, grandmother, baker, and sports enthusiast, Beth Pellino-Dudzic. Beth and I had a fun chat about her first book, “Playing Hard (Perfection Saga Series Book 1)”, her experiences in New York's 1970s music scene, navigating the big wide world of self-publishing, and more!!!
Key Things You’ll Learn:
What inspired her to become a romance author
Beth’s experiences with bands and musicians from the 70s, and how these memories influence her writing
Why every author needs a team when publishing their books
The crucial role that marketing plays in a book’s success
Beth’s Site: https://perfectionsaga.com/
Beth’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0D3JF1VXM/allbooks
The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/
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