Marissa chats with Joanne Levy, author and social media manager for The Happy Writer Podcast, about her newest middle grade contemporary - FISH OUT OF WATER - as well as writing that once-in-a-lifetime book that magically writes itself, why society's imposed gender roles deserve to be challenged, how not every publication journey is linear and how perseverance is the key to maintaining a writing career, and some tips for delegating your work to an assistant.Books discussed in this episode can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or buy them online from the Happy Writer bookshop.org store (that benefits indie bookstores) at https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyerBooks discussed in this episode can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or buy them online from the Happy Writer bookshop.org store (that benefits indie bookstores) at https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyer Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/