In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac interviews author Meg Tady about her latest novel, Bluebird Day. The conversation explores the inspirations behind the book, including Meg’s personal experiences and research in Switzerland. They discuss themes of estrangement, climate change, the writing process, and the influence of family on Meg’s work. The episode concludes with Tady sharing insights into her future projects and the importance of supporting local bookstores.

 

What we’re talking about

• The book explores the relationship between a mother and daughter.

• Meg’s personal experiences influenced the themes of estrangement.

• Researching Switzerland involved interviews with locals and tourists.

• The writing process can be influenced by personal grief and experiences.

• Meg alternates between the perspectives of the mother and daughter.

• Family dynamics play a crucial role in Meg’s writing.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Bluebird Day

07:00 Themes of Climate Change and Environmental Awareness

13:02 Mother-Daughter Relationships and Forgiveness

22:02 Future Projects and Inspirations

31:28 Introduction to Meg's Journey and Bluebird Day

31:58 The Personal Touch in Writing

 

LINKS MENTIONED

Meg Tady’s Website

https://www.megantady.com/ 

Meg Tady’s Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/megtady/ 

Bluebird Day by Meg Tady

https://bookshop.org/a/99223/9781958506875