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In this episode, author Syrie James shares her love of Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, and the character of Mina Harker in Bram Stoker's Dracula, as she discusses her five novels included in the Literature category on Art In Fiction.

Learn about writing in Jane Austen's voice, the challenges faced by a female author in the 19th century, Syrie's meticulous research methods, and her wise advice for both aspiring and published authors.

Highlights:

• Why Syrie James is Queen of 19th-century reimaginings
• What attracts Syrie to Jane Austen
• Jane Austen's timeless characters
• Depicting the personal lives of Jane Austen and Charlotte Brontë
• Research methods
• Relationship between Charlotte Brontë's novels and her life
• Writing The Missing Manuscript of Jane Austen
• Discussion of The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen 
• Jane Austen and her love affair with Mr. Ashford
• Marriage and writing in the 19th century
• A reading from The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen
• Discussion of Jane Austen's First Love
• Education of young women in the 19th century
• Excerpt from Jane Austen's First Love
• Will there be a novel about Jane Austen's later years?
• Syrie's favorite Jane Austen novel
• Edward Taylor, Jane's love interest in Jane Austen's First Love
• Discussion of Dracula, My Love: Dracula rehabilitated?
• Development of Mina Harker's character
• Advice to aspiring and published authors
• Recommended writing books
• What Syrie is reading

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Syrie James's website: http://www.syriejames.com/

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The intro music on the Art In Fiction Podcast is from Symbolist Waltz from the album Alive in Seattle and the ad music is from The Fever from the album Full Moon. Both pieces are composed by Gregg Simpson and performed by Lunar Adventures. Follow the links to download the full tracks.

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If you love comedy and comics, you won't want to miss my chat with Fred Van Lente, author of Ten Dead Comedians--a smart and funny take on Agatha Christie's classic mystery And Then There Were None.

 Fred talks about his love of comedy, shares writing advice, and reads from Ten Dead Comedians.

Highlights:

• Overview of Ten Dead Comedians
• Types of comics chosen as characters
• Inclusion of comedy "bits" in the narrative
• Background writing comic books
• Development of the concept for Ten Dead Comedians
• Favorite comedians
• Reading from Ten Dead Comedians
• Writing process and advice
• Empathy and writing
• New novel: Never Sleep

Fred Van Lente is the writer of the comics Odd Is on Our Side, Archer & Armstrong, and Action Philosophers! He also co-wrote the graphic novel Cowboys and Aliens, which was made into a film starring Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig. Ten Dead Comedians is Fred's debut novel.

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Fred Van Lente's website: http://www.fredvanlente.com/

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The intro music is from Symbolist Waltz  from the album Alive in Seattle and the ad music is from The Fever  from the album Full Moon. Both pieces are composed by Gregg Simpson and performed by Lunar Adventures. Follow the links to download the full tracks.

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Welcome to The Art In Fiction Podcast!

Ready to learn 5 tips to inspire your writing? This episode features six of the authors interviewed on the Art In Fiction Podcast. You'll hear wise advice—and plenty of encouragement—from M. J. Rose, Vaseem Khan, Layne Fargo, Andrew Cartmel, Laura Morelli, and Martin Turnbull.

Highlights:

• Tip #1: Accept that writing is work.
• M. J. Rose on the writing process
• Tip #2: Establish and stick to a writing routine.
• How Andrew Cartmel maintains a writing routine
• Tip #3: Don't be afraid to suck.
• Layne Fargo on getting over the need to be perfect
• Martin Turnbull on perseverence
• Tip #4: Write an outline.
• Laura Morelli on outlining
• Vaseem Khan on structuring a crime novel
• Tip #5: Create a writing journal.
• M. J. Rose creates a journal for each novel

Press Play now and be sure to explore www.artinfiction.com to find novels by our featured authors.

M. J. Rose's website:                       https://www.mjrose.com/content/
Vaseem Khan's website:               https://vaseemkhan.com/
Layne Fargo's website:                  https://www.laynefargo.com/
Andrew Cartmel's website:        http://venusianfrogbroth.blogspot.com/
Martin Turnbull's website:         https://martinturnbull.com/
Laura Morelli's website:               https://lauramorelli.com/

Episode 2: Viva Italia: Laura Morelli, Author of The Giant
Episode 3: Hooray for Hollywood:  Martin Turnbull, Author of The Garden of Allah Series
Episode 4: Baby Elephant Walk: Vaseem Khan, Author of the Baby Ganesh Detective Agency Novels
Episode 5: Thrillin' with the Bad Girls: Layne Fargo, Author of Temper
Episode 6: Diamonds are Forever: M. J. Rose, Author of Numerous Bestselling Novels, including Cartier's Hope

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Intro music: Symbolist Waltz from the album Alive in Seattle
Ad music: The Feverfrom the album Full Moon.
Composer: Gregg Simpson, performed by Lunar Adventures. 

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Welcome to The Art In Fiction Podcast! 

In this episode, I explore how author Patricia Sands celebrates the power of renewal and finding purpose in her compelling novel Drawing Lessons set in beautiful Provence.

In my lively conversation with Patricia, we find much in common, both as authors and in our lives' journeys.

Highlights:

• Summary of Drawing Lessons
• The role of dementia in Drawing Lessons
• Themes of renewal and change 
• Art and van Gogh  
• Food and the French landscape
• Reading from Drawing Lessons
• How Patricia became an author
• Hybrid publishing
• It's never too late to get started as an author
• On Writing by Stephen King
• Tours to Provence led by Patricia Sands

With a focus on her love of the south of France, women’s issues, and aging, Patricia Sands's novels celebrate the feminine spirit and the power of friendship. When Patricia isn’t working on a new novel, she leads tours based on her Love in Provence series and on Drawing Lessons to the French Riviera and the countryside around Arles in Provence. 

A fellow Canadian, Patricia Sands lives in Toronto.  

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Other novels by Patricia Sands:
 - Love in Provence Series
- The Bridge Club
- Villa des Violettes Series

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King

Patricia Sands's website: https://patriciasandsauthor.com/

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The intro music is from Symbolist Waltz from the album Alive in Seattle and the ad music is from The Fever from the album Full Moon. Both pieces are composed by Gregg Simpson and performed by Lunar Adventures. Follow the links to download the full tracks. 

This website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you. 

Support the show

Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider giving us a small donation so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists.  Click this link to donate: https://ko-fi.com/artinfiction.

Also, check out Art In Fiction at https://www.artinfiction.com and explore 2500+ novels inspired by the arts in 11 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Photography, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, & Other.

Want to learn more about Carol Cram, the host of The Art In Fiction Podcast? She's the author of several award-winning novels, including The Towers of Tuscany, A Woman of Note, The Muse of Fire, and The Choir. Check out her website...

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Welcome to The Art In Fiction Podcast!

In this episode, learn about Old Master art created by women artists, indie publishing, researching, and more in my entertaining conversation with Amy Maroney.

Amy is the author of the compelling Miramonde Trilogy, a dual-time series about a female artist in 16th-century Spain and France.

Highlights:

• Inspiration for The Miramonde Trilogy
• Developing the dual-time narrative
• Researching The Miramonde Trilogy
• The Cagots in Renaissance Spain
• The wool trade and Basque culture
• Connection to Fake or Fortune
• Recent European exhibitions of female Old Master painters
• Reading from The Girl from Oto (Book 1)
• Maroney's work-in-progress
• Advice on independent publishing
• The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi)
• Using Scrivener

Amy Maroney studied English literature at Boston University and public policy at Portland State University, and spent many years as a writer and editor of nonfiction. When she's not diving down research rabbit holes, she enjoys hiking, painting, dancing, and reading. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family. 

Press Play right now and don't forget to check out Amy Maroney's Miramonde Trilogy series on Art In Fiction.

Amy Maroney's Website: https://www.amymaroney.com/

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- Save the Cat Storytelling Method

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Music Credits
The intro music on the Art In Fiction Podcast is from Symbolist Waltz from the album Alive in Seattle and the ad music is from The Fever from the album Full Moon. Both pieces are composed by Gregg Simpson and performed by Lunar Adventures. Follow the links to download the full tracks.

This website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you. 

Support the show

Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider giving us a small donation so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists.  Click this link to donate: https://ko-fi.com/artinfiction.

Also, check out Art In Fiction at https://www.artinfiction.com and explore 2500+ novels inspired by the arts in 11 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Photography, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, & Other.

Want to learn more about Carol Cram, the host of The Art In Fiction Podcast? She's the author of several award-winning novels, including The Towers of Tuscany, A Woman of Note, The Muse of Fire, and The Choir. Check out her website...

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Welcome to The Art In Fiction Podcast!

Meet Andrew Cartmel, author of the hilarious Vinyl Detective series. Andrew talks about the joys and challenges of writing a series with recurring characters and shares his advice about writing.

Highlights:

• Inspiration for the Vinyl Detective series
• Developing the Vinyl Detective character
• Music genres in the Vinyl Detective series
• Recurring characters in the series: core and secondary
• A name for the Vinyl Detective (or does he have one?)
• Reading from Low Action: Chapter One
• Low Action and punk rock in the 1970s
• Basing a series on what you know
• Humor in the Vinyl Detective series
• Publishing advice

Andrew Cartmel is a novelist, playwright, and screenwriter. His work for television includes Midsomer Murders and Torchwood, and a stint as script editor on the legendary Doctor Who series. He has also written plays for the London Fringe, toured as a stand-up comedian, and is co-writing with Ben Aaronovitch a series of comics based on the bestselling Rivers of London books. 

Press Play right now and be sure to check out Andrew Cartmel's Vinyl Detective series on Art In Fiction.

Written in Dead Wax
The Run-Out Groove
Victory Disc
Flip Back
Low Action

Andrew Cartmel's website: http://venusianfrogbroth.blogspot.com/

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The intro music on the Art In Fiction Podcast is from Symbolist Waltz from the album Alive in Seattle and the ad music is from The Fever from the album Full Moon. Both pieces are composed by Gregg Simpson and performed by Lunar Adventures. Follow the links to download the full tracks.

This website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you. 

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Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider giving us a small donation so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists.  Click this link to donate: https://ko-fi.com/artinfiction.

Also, check out Art In Fiction at https://www.artinfiction.com and explore 2500+ novels inspired by the arts in 11 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Photography, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, & Other.

Want to learn more about Carol Cram, the host of The Art In Fiction Podcast? She's the author of several award-winning novels, including The Towers of Tuscany, A Woman of Note, The Muse of Fire, and The Choir. Check out her website...

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This episode, recorded July 18, 2020, features author M. J. Rose (1953-2024).

Welcome to The Art In Fiction Podcast!

My guest is author M. J. Rose. Tune in as M. J. talks about her novels Cartier's Hope and Tiffany Blues, her writing process, and marketing advice every author needs to hear.

The Washington Post describes M. J. Rose as "an unusually skillful storyteller. Her polished prose and intricate plot will grip even the most skeptical reader."

Highlights:

• Inspiration for Cartier's Hope and Tiffany Blues
• The role women journalists played in Gilded-age New York, the setting for Cartier's Hope
• Louis Comfort Tiffany and how his fabulous glassworks and Lauralton Hall mansion are portrayed in Tiffany Blues
• Writing and making a living
• Excellent marketing advice based on M. J. Rose's experience as the owner of AuthorBuzz, a marketing service that helps authors reach readers

Press Play right now and be sure to check out M. J. Rose's novels on Art In Fiction.

Cartier's Hope
Tiffany Blues
The Hypnotist
The Library of Light and Shadow

Novels mentioned in this episode
The Bells by Richard Harvell

M. J. Rose's website: www.mjrose.com 

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Music Credits
The intro music on the Art In Fiction Podcast is from Symbolist Waltz from the album Alive in Seattle and the ad music is from The Fever from the album Full Moon. Both pieces are composed by Gregg Simpson and performed by Lunar Adventures. Follow the links to download the full tracks.

This website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you. 

Support the show

Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider giving us a small donation so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists.  Click this link to donate: https://ko-fi.com/artinfiction.

Also, check out Art In Fiction at https://www.artinfiction.com and explore 2500+ novels inspired by the arts in 11 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Photography, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, & Other.

Want to learn more about Carol Cram, the host of The Art In Fiction Podcast? She's the author of several award-winning novels, including The Towers of Tuscany, A Woman of Note, The Muse of Fire, and The Choir. Check out her website...

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Welcome to The Art In Fiction Podcast!

Meet Layne Fargo, author of Temper, a contemporary psychological thriller set in Chicago. Layne talks about theater, writing thrillers, Pitch Wars, and her own podcast Unlikable Female Characters.

Layne's next novel, They Never Learn, will be published in October 2020.

Highlights:

• Inspiration for Temper and the Chicago theater scene
• The abuse of power by men from a feminist perspective
• The theater and the use of setting in Temper
• Writing and publishing advice
• The Unlikable Female Characters Podcast and the Pitch Wars mentorship program for new writers

Press Play right now and be sure to check out Layne Fargo's novels on Art In Fiction.

Layne Fargo's Website: www.laynefargo.com

Pitch Wars: https://pitchwars.org/

Unlikeable Female Characters Podcast: http://www.unlikeablefemalecharacters.com/

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The intro music on the Art In Fiction Podcast is from Symbolist Waltz from the album Alive in Seattle and the ad music is from The Fever from the album Full Moon. Both pieces are composed by Gregg Simpson and performed by Lunar Adventures. Follow the links to download the full tracks.

This website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you. 

Support the show

Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider giving us a small donation so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists.  Click this link to donate: https://ko-fi.com/artinfiction.

Also, check out Art In Fiction at https://www.artinfiction.com and explore 2500+ novels inspired by the arts in 11 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Photography, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, & Other.

Want to learn more about Carol Cram, the host of The Art In Fiction Podcast? She's the author of several award-winning novels, including The Towers of Tuscany, A Woman of Note, The Muse of Fire, and The Choir. Check out her website...

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Welcome to The Art In Fiction Podcast!

Meet Vaseem Khan, the author of the Baby Ganesh Detective Agency series of crime novels set in Mumbai, India.

Vaseem reads from Murder at the Grand Raj Palace and talks about writing, publishing, and marketing.

Khan's next novel is the first in a new series. Midnight at Malabar House is set in 1950 in Bombay and introduces Inspector Persis Wadia, India's first female police detective.

Highlights:

• Inspiration for Baby Ganesh Detective Agency series 
• The Strange Disappearance of a Bollywood Star and Murder at the Grand Raj Palace
• Social issues featured in the novels
• Reading from Murder at the Grand Raj Palace
• Writing and marketing advice
• Khan's new novel Midnight at Malabar House
• The Red Hot Chilli Writers Podcast

Press Play right now and be sure to check out Vaseem Khan's novels on Art In Fiction.

Baby Ganesh Agency Series:
The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra
The Perplexing Theft of the Jewel in the Crown
The Strange Disappearance of a Bollywood Star
Murder at the Grand Raj Palace
Bad Day at the Vulture Club

Latest Novel
Midnight at Malabar House

Red Hot Chilli Writers Podcast

Vaseem Khan's website: www.vaseemkhan.com

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The intro music on the Art In Fiction Podcast is from Symbolist Waltz from the album Alive in Seattle and the ad music is from The Fever from the album Full Moon. Both pieces are composed by Gregg Simpson and performed by Lunar Adventures. Follow the links to download the full tracks.

This website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you. 

Support the show

Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider giving us a small donation so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists.  Click this link to donate: https://ko-fi.com/artinfiction.

Also, check out Art In Fiction at https://www.artinfiction.com and explore 2500+ novels inspired by the arts in 11 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Photography, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, & Other.

Want to learn more about Carol Cram, the host of The Art In Fiction Podcast? She's the author of several award-winning novels, including The Towers of Tuscany, A Woman of Note, The Muse of Fire, and The Choir. Check out her website...

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Do you love Hollywood? Meet Martin Turnbull, the author of eleven novels set during Hollywood's Golden Age.

His novel The Heart of the Lion is the fascinating story of famed Hollywood mogul Irving Thalberg. Martin talks about writing, indie publishing, and more.

Martin is also the author of Chasing Salomé about legendary silent movie star Alla Nazimova as well as nine novels in the Garden of Allah series, set throughout the Golden Age from 1927 to 1959.

Highlights:

• Inspiration for The Garden of Allah series of novels set in Hollywood
• Chasing Salomé and The Heart of the Lion
• Reading from The Heart of the Lion
• Writing advice
• The benefits of indie publishing
• Turnbull's Work In Progress

Press Play right now and be sure to check out Martin Turnbull's novels on Art In Fiction.

Standalone Novels  by Martin Turnbull
Chasing Salomé
The Heart of the Lion

Garden of Allah Series:
The Garden on Sunset
The Trouble with Scarlett
Citizen Hollywood
Searchlights and Shadows
Reds in the Beds
Twisted Boulevard
Tinseltown Confidential
City of Myths
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Martin Turnbull’s Website: www.martinturnbull.com

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The intro music on the Art In Fiction Podcast is from Symbolist Waltz from the album Alive in Seattle and the ad music is from The Fever from the album Full Moon. Both pieces are composed by Gregg Simpson and performed by Lunar Adventures. Follow the links to download the full tracks.

This website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you. 

Support the show

Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider giving us a small donation so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists.  Click this link to donate: https://ko-fi.com/artinfiction.

Also, check out Art In Fiction at https://www.artinfiction.com and explore 2500+ novels inspired by the arts in 11 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Photography, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, & Other.

Want to learn more about Carol Cram, the host of The Art In Fiction Podcast? She's the author of several award-winning novels, including The Towers of Tuscany, A Woman of Note, The Muse of Fire, and The Choir. Check out her website...