After trying unsuccessfully to sell Boop and Eve's Road Trip, debut novelist Mary Helen Sheriff was told her manuscript had three red flags that many other first novels have as well. Mary shares her experience with Zibby and other writers who may be facing publication roadblocks, as well as a few funky tips for anyone stuck with writer's block. The two also discuss the differences between motherhood and grandmotherhood, how growing up in the 1980s and 90s affected the way they parent today, and which relationships in Mary's life helped shape her characters.Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3xc72WPBookshop: https://bit.ly/3xyFjQx Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.