This week we are joined by Rachel Linden! Rachel is a novelist and international aid worker whose adventures in fifty countries around the world provide excellent grist for her writing. She is the author of The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie and Recipe for a Charmed Life and several other novels, including her latest The Secret of Orange Blossom Cake. The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie was turned into a Hallmark movie in 2024. Currently Rachel lives with her family on a sweet little island in the Pacific Northwest where she enjoys creating stories about strong women facing big challenges, food, travel, and second chances at love, all with a happy ending and a touch of magical realism.

In this episode, Carly and Rachel Linden explore personal transformations, the impact of homeschooling, and the journey of becoming an author. They discuss the significance of embracing change in one's 40s, the challenges and joys of working with women in crisis, and the art of storytelling through magical realism. Rachel shares her experiences as an expat, her writing process, and the excitement of having her book adapted into a film. The conversation also touches on the importance of nurturing a love for reading in children and the joy of connecting with readers.

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