Kathleen Basi is the author of the new novel, A Song for the Road, a story of a womxn’s healing road trip after profound loss. 

"Basi's exquisite, gut-wrenching debut is filled with loss, hope, and secrets.” - Booklist 

In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:

• The brick wall that is an invitation
• Feeding your creativity when supporting your family
• And more

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This Week’s Writing Prompt

This week’s writing prompt: Think of a scene from your WIP. Think about the place where it is set: the smell, the sound, the way it feels on the skin and in your body. Freewrite 3-4 details you can weave into the dialogue that can be evoked in a sentence or two, so that you can weave them into your action.

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In this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:

• Sonya Yoerg, Author of True Places
• Louise Miller, Author of The Late Bloomers’ Club

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Check Out More Womxn Authors

• Episode 74: Tashie Bhuiyan - Author of Counting Down With You
• Episode 73: Ellen Hagan - Author of Reckless, Glorious, Girl and Blooming Fiascoes
• Episode 72: Heather Ostman - Author of The Second Chance Home for Girls
• Episode 71: Elle Marr - Author of Lies We Bury

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