I Know How This Book Ends

In this episode, Michelle Brafman talks about the story behind the story of her newest novel, SWIMMING WITH GHOSTS. Brafman talks about the ingenious way she gets to know her characters early in the writing process, and the moment she received a BEAUTIFUL cover blurb from the incomparable Anne Lamott. We also talk about secrets, suburbia, and sports moms in this jam-packed episode!

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Podcast credits

Host and Producer: Amy Impellizzeri

Producer: Timothy Griggs

Executive Producer: Matt Boatright-Simon

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Debut novelist and former lawyer, Deepa Varadarajan, talks about her journey to writing a novel that is both deeply personal and totally imaginative. A story of 2 divorced Indian-American 50-something’s navigating the world of dating, on-line love, and parenting grownups, LATE BLOOMERS is the story of second and third chances complicated by loss and life. In this episode, Deepa tells us how she first started the book, discloses the unlikely real life inspiration for the story, and reveals how becoming a mother during the course of writing the book, changed everything.

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Susanna Hoffs first came into the public eye in the 1980’s as co-founder of the iconic band, THE BANGLES. Now, she’s stepping into the light in a brand new way as the debut author of the newly released novel, THIS BIRD HAS FLOWN, a story of love and loss and resiliency, set against the backdrop of the music industry, from a true music insider and icon. In this stripped down conversation, we go behind the songs and the fame and the music - to talk about taking risks in storytelling and life. Hoffs’ new chapter will surprise and inspire in this don’t-miss episode!

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Tif Marcelo is the USA TODAY Bestselling Author of 11 novels, including the newly released WHEN JASMINE BLOOMS, featuring life coach, Celine, who - with a dash of magical realism -  explores the universal question of “What If?” Hear how Tif’s childhood discovery of the classic, LITTLE WOMEN, inspired this novel and its themes of motherhood, grief, and resiliency. In this amazingly raw, poignant, stripped down episode, Tif talks about her journey to writing and how the shiny, polished images of social media started her journey of questioning her paths not taken and ultimately became the story of WHEN JASMINE BLOOMS.

Stay in touch with Tif at https://tifmarcelo.com/

In this SEASON THREE LAUNCH EPISODE, Debut novelist, Megan Tady, dishes about the body worker industry (and how one bad massage launched an 8 year journey to publication!) In this thought-provoking, discussion, Tady peels back the curtain on the trials and tribulations of navigating the publishing industry, transitioning from journalist to novelist, overcoming disappointment and rejection to finally find herself in a state of SUPER BLOOM. (We also talk about what it’s really like to be on the inaugural roster of Zibby Books, the publishing house launched by Zibby Owens - one of the biggest book influencers in the industry today!)

Follow Megan Tady at https://www.megantady.com

Deep diving into Hannah Mary McKinnon’s most recent novel, Never Coming Home. Told with dark wit and a sharply feminist sensibility, Never Coming Home is a terrifying tale of duplicity that will have you side-eyeing your spouse as you dash to the breathtaking end. Lisa Unger calls it “Fiendishly clever and deeply chilling,” and Heather Gudenkauf says “McKinnon explores the darkest corners of the human heart in this highly entertaining, bone-chilling must read.” Don’t miss this revealing behind-the-scenes look at the novel reviewers are calling McKinnon’s best (and darkest!) yet.

Hannah Mary McKinnon

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Amy Impellizzeri

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Hear how Priscilla Oliveras, USA Today Bestselling Author and RWA RITA Double Finalist, crafted her journey to publication and success with some must-hear advice for all of us! In this episode, we discuss the true life inspiration behind her newest novel, West Side Love Story, and why Oliveras, an admitted fan of the “Happily Ever After” decided to take on a retelling of Romeo & Juliet!

Priscilla Oliveras

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https://www.instagram.com/prisoliveras/

Amy Impellizzeri

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Debut author, T.M. Blanchet, talks about the poignant inspiration for her YA fantasy novel, Herrick’s End, and how she got the idea to flip the narrative, and stretch the boundaries of genre. Get a teaser for what comes next in this exciting new supernatural trilogy! PLUS! Find out more about the exciting projects T.M. Blanchet is involved in including: A Mighty Blaze and Operation Delta Dog.

https://www.amightyblaze.com/

https://operationdeltadog.org/

T.M. Blanchet’s Website, Twitter and Instagram

https://www.tmblanchet.com/

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https://www.instagram.com/t.m.blanchet/

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In one of our favorite conversations, Amy dishes with bestselling author, Eliza Knight, about a surprising early career which foreshadowed her later life as a historical fiction writer. Eliza explains how she came to be interested in the Mitford Sisters, and Nancy in particular, and reveals some secrets about a character from her recent release - THE MAYFAIR BOOKSHOP - who ended up on the cutting room floor and why. Plus! Get a sneak peek about what’s up next for Eliza (and friends!)

Eliza Knight’s Website, Twitter and Instagram

https://elizaknight.com/

https://twitter.com/ElizaKnight

https://www.instagram.com/elizaknightfiction/

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In this don’t-miss-episode, NYT #1 Bestselling Author, E. Lockhart, spills about the highly anticipated sequel to her mega-hit, WE WERE LIARS. She talks about TikTok, how the prequel that almost wasn’t came to be, why she didn’t want to write a sequel to WE WERE LIARS, and she dishes about something she admits she’s never been asked about before in interviews. All this and more!

E. Lockhart’s Website, Twitter and Instagram

http://www.emilylockhart.com/

https://twitter.com/elockhart

https://www.instagram.com/elockhartbooks/

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