Uncorking A Story

"I kind of almost became an author by accident. It was a case of rediscovering a love of fiction, and then, on idle weekends, working on things purely to entertain myself. It grew from there." — Richard Roper In this episode, author Richard Roper shares insights into his unique path to becoming an author, starting from a childhood filled with a love for books but no clear ambition to write. His journey took a turn when he began working in publishing, eventually leading to the realization that he could indeed craft compelling stories of his own. Richard's candid recount of his writing journey, including the trials of rejected manuscripts and the breakthrough that led to his published works, provides an inspiring look at perseverance and the creative process. Meet Richard Roper Richard Roper is a writer and freelance book editor. He is the author of Something to Live For and When We Were Young and joined me on Uncorking a Story to talk about his career and latest book, This Disaster Loves You. Key Topics