#44.  Cassandra Lane began writing the story of Mary McGee and Burt Bridges as part of her Masters in Fine Arts degree, but as her life changed, so did the meaning of this project in her life. She found that “even within pain and tragedy, there are lessons.”

In this episode Cassandra shares:

• Why she felt compelled to research her family history
• Why you shouldn’t feel reluctant to imagine the lives of your ancestors
• How this project helped her find her voice

About Cassandra:

Cassandra Lane is the winner of the Louise Meriwether First Book Prize, author of "We Are Bridges: A Memoir," and Editor-in-Chief of L.A. Parent Magazine. She previously worked as a newspaper staff reporter and received an MFA in creative writing from Antioch University LA.

Connect with Cassandra:

Website          www.cassandralane.net
Facebook        @CassandraLaneAuthor
Instagram       @CassandraLane71
Twitter             @casslanewrites
LinkedIn          Cassandra Lane

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