Karen Kingsbury: Someone Like You

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Published 2024-04-03
Karen Kingsbury knows a thing or two about writing books, with over 70 of them published. She joins the Lautners today to discuss her first film adaptation of a novel, Someone Like You, with part of the proceeds going to 10 non-profits, one of them being Lemons! Karen shares how she got into writing and how she got her start in journalism. She talks about the feeling of putting out her first book, what keeps her motivated, and how beneficial writing has been to her mental health. She shares why Someone Like You was chosen to be turned into a film, and how she came up with the high-concept story. Lastly, she shares why she was compelled to share the proceeds and how she chose the 10 recipients.

00:00 Intro
04:00 Welcome Karen
04:20 Citrus Got Real
06:55 When & how she got into writing
11:30 Writing about true crime
18:30 Where her motivation comes from & her first fiction novel
23:25 Writing has a positive impact on her mental health
25:50 Advice for aspiring writers
27:45 Her values & personal mental health journey (TW: panic attacks, bulimia)
31:20 New movie based on her book Someone Like You!
39:25 The Lemons Foundation x Someone Like You
46:45 Hopes & takeaways

Be sure to follow Karen www.instagram.com/karenkingsbury/?hl=en and check out Someone Like You in a theatre near you: www.someonelikeyou.movie/

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All Comments (18)
  • @tegandean1592
    Karen is one of my favourite Christian authors and was definitely integral in helping me learn more about Jesus, faith and how to navigate hardships through her beautiful heartfelt stories. I have been waiting with bated breath for this interview to drop and to say that I am excited is a massive understatement!!! Thank you for bringing this podcast to life - it's a gift to the world and to many who need support with their mental health. Myself included. Big love 💛💛💛💛
  • @nancydroge7682
    Karen Kingsbury’s books came into my life in a mind-blowing way & at just the right time! These books were transformational reads for me! It is my belief that she has changed countless lives for the better! ~Am profoundly grateful for Karen Kingsbury; her very being, & what she does! Thank YOU for having her on your powerful & irreplaceable podcast! ~Could not be more grateful!
  • @Taylorfamily04
    I love Karen. She is my favorite author and I've met her twice. She is just lovely. Thank you for interviewing her!
  • @claremonea872
    Congratulations The Squeeze!🎉 This is amazing news.
  • @tashainjena
    I love Karen. I hope to find my Baxter family books soon, as I clean out my shed from where we moved...
  • @ItsJustJess269
    This is awesome I'm currently reading the book and going to see the movie this weekend❀
  • @neverforgetmeever
    Great interview! And wow
 the journalism/crime stories, crazy! Who knew! Can’t wait to see the movie!
  • @PaolaCardee
    I love reading but I hadn’t heard of Karen’s books and they sound like something I would love! I will also be watching the movie, thanks for sharing!
  • @MissKing.B
    I loved this episode!! I will be going to see the movie ✹🩋
  • @neverforgetmeever
    “The world is divided enough, you don’t want your family divided too”
  • @CarolynMatyjanka
    Are you going to announce how much you got!!??? We can't find the movie near us!! 😱
  • @SaraGarcia-re9st
    TOXIC BONDED TOXIC BONDED TOXIC BONDED TOXIC BONDED TOXIC BONDED TOXIC BONDED TOXIC BONDED TOXIC BONDED TOXIC BONDED TOXIC BONDED - UNCONSCIOUSED.