Episode 90 From “The Nanny Diaries” to Solo Success - Writing Partnerships, Early Fame, and Work-Life Balance with Nicola Kraus
Nicola Krause, co-author of the bestselling novel "The Nanny Diaries" shares her journey from early literary success in her twenties to her "conscious uncoupling" from writing partner Emma McLaughlin after nine successful books together. With candid insights about the challenges of early fame, the dynamics of creative partnerships, and balancing writing with motherhood, Krause offers valuable wisdom about reinvention and finding fulfillment as a woman in the creative field.
Now embarking on her solo fiction career with her upcoming novel "The Best We Could Hope For," Krause reflects on her writing process, the importance of getting paid fairly for creative work, and how maintaining multiple identities helped her navigate life's transitions. Her perspective on work-life balance—giving 100% focus to whatever is at the top of the pile—provides a practical approach for anyone
Episode recorded March 27, 2025, at the LMC Media studio.
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The Best We Could Hope For (2025)
Nicola Kraus Books Co-Authored with Emma McLaughlin
The Nanny Diaries: A Novel (2002)
Citizen Girl (2004)
Dedication: A Novel (2007)
Nanny Returns: A Novel (2009)
Over You (2012)
Between You and Me (2012)
The First Affair: A Novel (2013)
So Close (2015)
How To Be A Grown-Up: A Novel (2015)
Other Writing By Nicola
Kraus, Nicola and McLaughlin, Emma (2015, August 2). Stop. Working. For. Free: Writing is my job, so why was it so hard to take that advice. salon.com
Kraus, Nicola (2015, September 3). How I Consciously Uncoupled . . . With My Best Friend. redbookmag.com
Kraus, Nicola (2016, January 28). Why Barbie’s New Makeover Distracts Us From the Real Issue. redbookmag.com
Writings About Nicola
Sipher, Devan (2008, July 6). Out of My Shell Over You. nytimes.com