In this 37 minute episode, Deirdre and Maria of the Mount Kisco Public Library interview debutante author Neesha Meminger about her book "Shine, Coconut Moon." Topics discussed include autobiographical writing and fiction, as well as how Neesha invents her wonderfully charismatic characters and where she got the inspirations for her novel. Neesha concludes with some great advice for listeners who may want to follow their own creative path. Please stay tuned for future episodes, featuring more of your favorite authors, such as Pam Bachorz, Sarah Rees Brennan and Erin Dionne. And if you like our podcast, please vote for us on Podcast Alley! Many thanks to Neesha Meminger for talking to us, and to The Illiad and Cursor Miner for our opening and closing songs.