Author Anna Rasche talks with Kelley Vick about her debut novel, The Stone Witch of Florence, how her work as a gemologist and jewelry historian inspired the book, the road to publishing her first novel, learning to sell herself as an author, and much more.

*For literary shirts, totes and gifts, and other tools for writers, check out our new Literary Prospects Shop.

*For books featured on the podcast and other curated booklists, check out our online store at Bookshop.org,  Literary Prospects Books.

*More good stuff for writers and readers at LiteraryProspects.com.