In this episode of Author Express, Shawna Rodrigues chats with Lyn Liao Butler, a Taiwanese American author whose portfolio spans thrillers, upmarket fiction, and rom coms. Are you curious about how someone expertly juggles writing multiple genres? Lyn charmingly shares her inspirations, the commonalities her novels share, and the unique workings of her creative process. You'll even learn about Lyn’s fascinating bi-coastal lifestyle between New York and Kauai and the unique backdrops that influence her work. Whether you prefer the depth of upmarket fiction, the intrigue of a thrillers, or the joy of a light-hearted romance, Lyn’s insights and stories will captivate you. Tune in to discover the vibrant experiences that shape Lyn's storytelling and why you'll want her next book on your nightstand. She's also the perfect author you'll want to know as you shop for everyone on your holiday list!

Lyn Liao Butler is a Taiwanese American author of thrillers, upmarket fiction, and rom coms. Her most recent thriller, Someone Else’s Life, was an Amazon bestseller and her second book, Red Thread of Fate, was a finalist in the WFWA Star Awards for 2023. If you are looking for a rom com - don't miss, Crazy Bao You. She and her family divide their time between New York and Kauai.

You can connect with Lyn through @lynliaobutler across all social media platforms and her website is lynliaobutler.com

Support your local bookstore & this podcast by getting your copy of Someone Else’s Life or Crazy Bao You at Bookshop.org - you'll find all of her other novels there as well!

Shawna Rodrigues left her award-winning career in the public sector in 2019 to consult and publish her first novel Beyond the Pear Blossoms. Her desire to connect and help others led to the launch of her podcast The Grit Show shortly thereafter. When she learned women host only 27% of podcasts, her skills and passion led to the founding of the Authentic Connections Network. She now helps mission-driven entrepreneurs better connect with their audiences by providing full-service podcast production and through a community for Entrepreneurs & Podcasters – EPAC. Podcasting is her primary focus, so she continues to support the writing community through this podcast, and her writing time is mostly focused on anthologies.

She offers a free 7 Steps to Perfect Your Podcast Title to anyone interested in launching a podcast. You can also follow her on Instagram-@ShawnaPodcasts, and learn more about the network and community at https://linktr.ee/37by27.

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