“I want each book to be better than the last one.” – Rachael Tamayo Today’s featured award-winning international bestselling author is mom, wife, former 911 emergency operator, and Freelance Editor, Rachael Tamayo. Rachael and I have a chat about the writer’s growth mindset, why she no longer writes fiction books and more good advice for authors.   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: What inspired her to write. What helped her to step out of her comfort zone and tell the world that she is a writer. Why a genre switch may help your writing career. Why pacing yourself is important as a writer. How to view the editing process of your book.     Rachael’s Site: https://rachaeltamayowrites.com/ Rachael’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B01HC2VZ0C   Resource Mentioned:   Critique Circle - https://new.critiquecircle.com/landing   The opening track is titled “Vash The Stampede” by Asis Galvin. To listen to the full track and support the artist monetarily, click the following link. https://asisgalvin.bandcamp.com/track/vash-the-stampede   You May Also Like…   Ep. 330 – “A Long Way from Ordinary” with Ann Charles (@AnnWCharles): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-330-a-long-way-from-ordinary-with-ann-charles-annwcharles/   Ep. 312 – “Reader to Dark Fantasy Writer” with Liz Butcher (@lunaloveliz): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-312-reader-to-dark-fantasy-writer-with-liz-butcher-lunaloveliz/   Ep. 323 – “Shapers of Worlds” with Edward Willett (@ewillett): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-323-shapers-of-worlds-with-edward-willett-ewillett/   257.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “Write Words” with Kristine Raymond (@k_raymondauthor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2575-host-2-host-special-write-words-with-kristine-raymond-k_raymondauthor/   Ep. 337 – “The Accessory to Magic” with Kathrin Hutson (@ExquisitelyDark): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-337-the-accessory-to-magic-with-kathrin-hutson-exquisitelydark/