Author Diary Entries

Sagan Morrow

Get the behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing novellas in these diary-style personal stories of life as an indie author! Sagan Morrow writes "why choose" romance novels (the Polyamorous Passions series and Small Town Stilettos duology) — in the Author Diary Entries podcast, you'll learn more about the books Sagan writes, her insights and stories of being an author and a multipassionate creative, and a peek behind the curtain of the writer's life. Your host (Sagan Morrow) is a Kamloops-based writer with 15+ years of experience as a small business owner. She is also a hobbyist burlesque dancer and performs on stage as Babe Maverick.  Sagan started out as a blogger and freelance writer (and editor) around 2008. In 2016, she began teaching other solopreneurs how to improve productivity and time management, using anti-hustle methods. Nowadays — when she's not writing novellas — she works as an internationally board-certified Life Coach who specializes in personal fulfillment for self-aware individuals. Sagan writes the Polyamorous Passions chick lit/romantic comedy series, and has published several business books in addition to her work as a romance novelist. She published her first work of fiction in 2018.  The first 12 episodes of this podcast were originally published on a “secret” platform only for email subscribers, but you can tune in to all of those original episodes right here. This podcast was rebranded from "Indie Author Weekly" to "Author Diary Entries" in April 2025.Learn more about Sagan’s published works and upcoming novels at SaganMorrow.com/books. Connect with Sagan on Instagram & Threads: @Saganlives

  1. 4h ago

    199: Sneak peek reading of insta-attraction romance novella, Love By Design

    Happy BOOK RELEASE DAY to Love By Design: an insta-attraction, forced proximity, friends to lovers, in love with a married man, small town romance with an unexpected premise: The main character needs to live alone with her boss’s husband (without her boss around), and she develops a HUGE crush on that man — and he seems to be interested in her, too — AND her boss seems to be encouraging them to spend more time together. (So this is kind of a twist on the workplace romance trope, too!)  …Basically, the main character has NO IDEA she’s in a “why choose” polyamorous romance story.  As the newest addition to the Polyamorous Passions Universe, Love By Design is part of the Small Town Stilettos duology. It is Book 2 in the duology, however it can 100% be read as a standalone book. Love By Design is a “PG-13” book (it has very low steam/spice — but that doesn’t mean it won’t make you swoon!).  Grab this book at your favourite e-bookstore, request it at your local library, or read it for free if you’re a Kobo Plus member.  Thank you for celebrating book release day with me by buying this novella for yourself or a friend, reviewing it on Goodreads, and/or helping me spread the word by sharing about the book! I appreciate you.  Resources mentioned in this episode:  Love By Design (Book 2 in the Small Town Stilettos contemporary romance duology): https://books2read.com/u/bOVMXA More “why choose” romance novels — the Polyamorous Passions series and Small Town Stilettos: SaganMorrow.com/books Connect with Sagan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saganlives Connect with Sagan on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@saganlives Tune in to ALL episodes of the Author Diary Entries podcast at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Leave a voicemail for the author after tuning in to this episode, to share your thoughts, insights, questions, and comments: https://www.buzzsprout.com/400015/fan_mail Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode. Support the show

    199: Sneak peek reading of insta-attraction romance novella, Love By Design
  2. Aug 4

    198: How I wrote this novella in 8 weeks (plus the editing process and number of hours to do it!)

    In this episode, your podcast host and why choose romance indie author Sagan Morrow shares behind the scenes all about the writing and editing experience for her upcoming romcom novella, Love By Design! Get an inside look at the overall journey for how the book writing and editing process went, the specific methods she used with examples for what she worked on during various rounds of writing, rewriting and revising, and editing, and the specific number of hours it took for her to complete this novella over the course of just 8 weeks.  (As a reminder, this book, Love By Design, is the sequel to Small Town Stilettos. It’s a very cute forced proximity, “why choose,” insta-attraction, friends to lovers, small town romcom.)  Remember to leave a voicemail for the author after tuning in to this episode, to share your thoughts, insights, questions, and comments!  Resources mentioned in this episode:  PRE-ORDER Love By Design: https://books2read.com/u/bOVMXA More “why choose” romance novels — the Polyamorous Passions series and Small Town Stilettos: SaganMorrow.com/books Connect with Sagan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saganlives Connect with Sagan on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@saganlives Author Diary Entries, episode 196 — Planning the chapter-by-chapter outline for my upcoming romcom novella (Love By Design) with a Tarot spread: https://www.buzzsprout.com/400015/episodes/19453605-196-planning-the-chapter-by-chapter-outline-for-my-upcoming-romcom-novella-love-by-design-with-a-tarot-spread Author Diary Entries, episode 197 — About "Love By Design" (forced proximity small town why choose romance): https://www.buzzsprout.com/400015/episodes/19499797-197-about-love-by-design-forced-proximity-small-town-why-choose-romance Tune in to ALL episodes of the Author Diary Entries podcast at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Leave a voicemail for the author after tuning in to this episode, to share your thoughts, insights, questions, and comments: https://www.buzzsprout.com/400015/fan_mail Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode. Support the show

    198: How I wrote this novella in 8 weeks (plus the editing process and number of hours to do it!)
  3. Jul 21

    197: About "Love By Design" (forced proximity small town why choose romance)

    Do you enjoy why choose romance novels with the forced proximity trope, a small town setting, and romantic comedy vibes? You’re in luck! “Love By Design” is the next romance novel you need to read. It’s a cute and flirty contemporary romance that will make you kick your feet giggling… Tune in to the episode to learn more about the book, hear the back-of-book blurb, and get 3 teasers about the book from your romance author Sagan Morrow.  Remember to leave a voicemail for the author after tuning in to this episode, to share your thoughts, insights, questions, and comments!  Resources mentioned in this episode:  Get a FREE copy of Love By Design in exchange for a sincere book review: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfSpL11lG5EEbTpH4UB3j71I1FSvRWvSBG9Gsk0s4NOUt65Q/viewform More “why choose” chick lit novels — the Polyamorous Passions series and Small Town Stilettos: SaganMorrow.com/books Tune in to Episode 196 of the Author Diary Entries podcast — Planning the chapter-by-chapter outline for my upcoming romcom novella (Love By Design) with a Tarot spread: https://www.buzzsprout.com/400015/episodes/19453605-196-planning-the-chapter-by-chapter-outline-for-my-upcoming-romcom-novella-love-by-design-with-a-tarot-spread Connect with Sagan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saganlives Connect with Sagan on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@saganlives Tune in to ALL episodes of the Author Diary Entries podcast at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Leave a voicemail for the author after tuning in to this episode, to share your thoughts, insights, questions, and comments: https://www.buzzsprout.com/400015/fan_mail Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode. Support the show

    197: About "Love By Design" (forced proximity small town why choose romance)
  4. Jun 23

    195: Generative AI has a major consent and plagiarism problem in creative spaces

    This episode explores two extremely problematic aspects of generative AI in creative spaces: a) lack of consent, and b) plagiarism. We discuss this through the lens of the performing arts (such as the burlesque community), as well as book events (such as markets).  This isn’t a call-out, it’s a calling-in, and please know that all of this is said with love! ALSO: I am addressing this episode to people who are using generative AI in the creative spaces. I’m gonna go out on a limb here and assume that most of our listeners here on the Author Diary Entries podcast are NOT using generative AI — in which case, think of this episode as a resource for discussing with others about WHY you don’t use it, and why they should care. Please do share this episode, because this is a very important topic!  If, on the other hand, you DO use generative AI in the creative spaces… this episode is an appeal to you. And again, this is a calling-in. I do not believe in shaming people, and this is NOT about shaming anyone. If you feel defensive at any point throughout this episode, that’s probably going to be a good indicator that there’s something deeper to explore. Get curious about any defensiveness you might experience. This is an invitation to go within, to think about your values, to get clarity on what matters to you.  Remember to leave a voicemail for the author after tuning in to this episode, to share your thoughts, insights, questions, and comments!  Resources mentioned in this episode:  Sagan’s burlesque persona (Babe Maverick) on Instagram: Instagram.com/babemaverick Episode 187: You are hurting YOURSELF when you use AI to “write” your books: https://www.buzzsprout.com/400015/episodes/17423776-187-you-are-hurting-yourself-when-you-use-ai-to-write-your-books “Why choose” chick lit novels — the Polyamorous Passions series and Small Town Stilettos: SaganMorrow.com/books Connect with Sagan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saganlives Connect with Sagan on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@saganlives Tune into ALL episodes of the Author Diary Entries podcast at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode. Support the show

    195: Generative AI has a major consent and plagiarism problem in creative spaces
  5. Jun 9

    194: Analysis of character regression in contemporary romance novel (Scarlett in Book 8 of the Polyamorous Passions series)

    Is it realistic for a character to regress in a novel? Why might a character regress, and is it relatable for them to do that? In this episode of the Author Diary Entries podcast, your host and chick lit indie author Sagan Morrow analyzes character regression in contemporary romance novel Kiss Me — Book 8 in the Polyamorous Passions series. We do an analysis of the main character, Scarlett, and her character development (or regression!) throughout the series… especially since she is initially viewed through the eyes of OTHER characters (Emma, in Books 1 - 3, and Helen, in Books 4 - 6).  If you’ve ever wondered what’s going on when your favourite character seems to be regressing, this is a must-listen episode for exploring subtext.  Remember to leave a voicemail for the author after tuning in to this episode, to share your thoughts, insights, questions, and comments!  Resources mentioned in this episode:  Kiss Me (Book 8 in the Polyamorous Passions contemporary romance series): https://books2read.com/polypassions8 More “why choose” chick lit novels — the Polyamorous Passions series and Small Town Stilettos: SaganMorrow.com/books Book life coaching sessions for personal fulfillment with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching/ Connect with Sagan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saganlives Connect with Sagan on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@saganlives Tune into ALL episodes of the Author Diary Entries podcast at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode. Support the show

    194: Analysis of character regression in contemporary romance novel (Scarlett in Book 8 of the Polyamorous Passions series)
  6. May 25

    193: LIVE Tarot reading — what this “why choose” novel (Kiss Me) wants you to know

    Happy World Tarot Day! In celebration, we are doing our FIRST-EVER live Tarot reading on the Author Diary Entries podcast… This Tarot spread explores the question, “What does Kiss Me (Book 8 in the Polyamorous Passions series) want to teach you, or tell you, as the reader of this story?”  The 5-card spread:  Card 1: Overarching message or theme from this book (III Pentacles) Card 2: Hidden teachings from this book that you might have overlooked (Knight of Pentacles) Card 3: The underlying vibe of this story (XI Justice) Card 4: Key attributes of the main characters to pay attention to (IV Swords) Card 5: General lesson, advice, or overall insights to take away from this novel (III Wands) A video was originally recorded along with the audio. The deck used in this Tarot spread is the Rider-Waite-Smith, in case you want to look it up and see what the cards look like visually!  Tune in to this episode of the podcast to get a full breakdown of the meanings behind each of these cards, and what the cards want us to know about this chick lit novel!   Resources mentioned in this episode:  Kiss Me (Book 8 in the Polyamorous Passions contemporary romance series): https://books2read.com/polypassions8 More “why choose” chick lit novels — the Polyamorous Passions series and Small Town Stilettos: SaganMorrow.com/books Connect with Sagan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saganlives Connect with Sagan on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@saganlives Tune into ALL episodes of the Author Diary Entries podcast at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode. Support the show

    193: LIVE Tarot reading — what this “why choose” novel (Kiss Me) wants you to know

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Get the behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing novellas in these diary-style personal stories of life as an indie author! Sagan Morrow writes "why choose" romance novels (the Polyamorous Passions series and Small Town Stilettos duology) — in the Author Diary Entries podcast, you'll learn more about the books Sagan writes, her insights and stories of being an author and a multipassionate creative, and a peek behind the curtain of the writer's life. Your host (Sagan Morrow) is a Kamloops-based writer with 15+ years of experience as a small business owner. She is also a hobbyist burlesque dancer and performs on stage as Babe Maverick.  Sagan started out as a blogger and freelance writer (and editor) around 2008. In 2016, she began teaching other solopreneurs how to improve productivity and time management, using anti-hustle methods. Nowadays — when she's not writing novellas — she works as an internationally board-certified Life Coach who specializes in personal fulfillment for self-aware individuals. Sagan writes the Polyamorous Passions chick lit/romantic comedy series, and has published several business books in addition to her work as a romance novelist. She published her first work of fiction in 2018.  The first 12 episodes of this podcast were originally published on a “secret” platform only for email subscribers, but you can tune in to all of those original episodes right here. This podcast was rebranded from "Indie Author Weekly" to "Author Diary Entries" in April 2025.Learn more about Sagan’s published works and upcoming novels at SaganMorrow.com/books. Connect with Sagan on Instagram & Threads: @Saganlives