<p>What does it take to walk away from Hollywood, survive a cancer diagnosis, and build a literary career on your own terms?</p><p>Kay Oliver is a dynamic storyteller with over three decades in entertainment, spanning studios, TV stations, and film production. Armed with degrees in radio, TV, film, and an MBA, she made a bold decision to leave it all behind and prove that female-centric stories could not only sell, but win awards.</p><p>And win she did. Her debut novel alone earned four literary awards. Now on her 15th book and named Fiction Author of the Year, Kay is just getting started.</p><p>In this episode, Kay pulls back the curtain on what Hollywood never told her about storytelling, why female-driven stories get dismissed before they ever get a chance, and the unconventional writing process that keeps readers coming back for more. Listen in to learn more about writing strong female characters, self-publishing strategies, and breaking barriers in the entertainment industry.</p><p>To connect with Kay Oliver, visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://kayaoliver.com">kayaoliver.com</a></p><p><strong>Stay connected!</strong> Subscribe to Sheila's newsletter for early access to upcoming episodes and events, expanded strategies and resources, and direct connection with Sheila for questions and support.</p><p>📩 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter">Subscribe to the Newsletter</a> 💼 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/">Connect on LinkedIn</a> ▶️ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones">Subscribe on YouTube</a> 🌐 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://sheilaslick.com/">Sheila Slick</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://fivemilestones.com/show/">Five Milestones</a></p><p><em>Sponsored by </em><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://PodToBook.ai"><em>PodToBook.ai</em></a><em> | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book</em></p>