Miss the 2025 Saratoga Book Festival? Hundreds of authors from all over the world including plenty of New York Times Best Sellers came to connect with fellow authors and to be inspired by the hidden gems in Saratoga County! Can you guess which places they are most drawn too? In this episode of the Destination Saratoga All Access Podcast, host MacKenzie Zarzycki sits down with several authors to discuss their book writing journeys, how they found success and why reading posters empathy and understanding among diverse perspectives.

00:00 Introduction to Saratoga Schaeffer and the Festival

00:55 Celebrating the Saratoga Book Festival

02:37 Authors and Their Inspirations

05:30 Exploring Saratoga: Favorite Spots and Activities

08:16 Advice for Young Writers

11:02 Diving into Unique Book Concepts

13:40 The Journey of an Author

16:42 Friendship and Its Impact on Writing

19:20 The Importance of Community in Literature

22:27 Reflections on Life and Writing

25:14 The Future of the Saratoga Book Festival

28:00 Closing Thoughts and Future Events

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