Literary Latte Podcast with Lynda Bouchard

In her newly released novel, The Summer Guests, New York Times best-selling author Mary Alice Monroe explores the complexities of relationships and the parallels between land and life. A hurricane is the catalyst that brings very different characters together in this novel and as the storm approaches the South Carolina coast, residents are forced to evacuate and leave possessions behind. An important question is posed: what do I treasure most?

In this episode, Mary Alice Monroe talks with Lynda about the real storm that sparked the idea for this novel, she reveals what she treasures most and the way she immerses herself in the research of environmental issues for each novel. https://maryalicemonroe.com

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The New York Times bestselling author and Queen of the Beach Reads, Mary Kay Andrews, delivers this summer's blockbuster, Sunset Beach. In this episode Lynda takes us beyond the book and talks with Mary Kay about her back-story to becoming such a prolific writer. Mary Kay shares her advice on writing and publishing and the secret to sustaining her career.

There are teachable, take-it-to-the writing desk moments throughout. Mary Kay takes us back to her journeyman days as a journalist for 2 southern newspapers and the way she developed her formula for writing that she still uses today. She talks about her 'light bulb' moment, the importance of focus and staying true to your dream, and how her 'scam a day' helped propel her forward.

Mary Kay's success has been driven by her ability to renovate her identity as an author and then put in the work needed to make it a reality. Today, she shares how any writer can do the same. https://www.marykayandrews.com/

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Award-winning author and historian, Jim Jordan, transports us back to 1858 in Savannah, Georgia to share the true story of the criminal life of slave trader, Charles Lamar in his award-winning book, 'The Slave Trader's Letter Book: Charles Lamar, the Wanderer, and Other Tales of the African Slave Trade.' Jim talks with Lynda about finding the lost documents that brought his book to life and how being lousy at golf led to his real passion.   http://www.jimjordanauthor.com

Gaithersburg Book Festival - http://www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/

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So you think you know everything about the Civil War? Think again. In this episode, Georgia native, noted Civil War historian and award-winning author Dr. Joan Cashin provides a fresh perspective on the American Civil War and offers one of the most original interpretations of our country's

most wrenching internal conflict to date. Joan joins Lynda to talk about her new book, 'WAR STUFF: The Struggle for Human and Environmental Resources in the American Civil War. ' https://u.osu.edu/joanecashin/,

Twitter: @JoanECashin

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McIntosh Book Shoppe-

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'Press 53' Founder and Publisher, Kevin Watson, talks with Lynda about why running a publishing house is like 'taming an octopus' and the advantages for authors of being published by a small independent press. Kevin reveals why his publishing house specializes in short-fiction and poetry and offers up salient advice for authors from his real-world perspective. His career has taken him from the airline industry to the world of book publishing and the reinvention has kept him creative. In this episode he shares the 2 most important things a writer should know about the publishing industry, the importance of real books and what he looks for when a manuscript comes across his desk. Kevin shares why there is no better calling card than being published and how being 'a literary citizen' sparked his creation of the 'High Road Festival of Poetry & Short Fiction.' https://www.press53.com

The High Road Festival of Poetry and Short Fiction:

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This Week's Sponsors:

McIntosh Book Shoppe - https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Bookstore/McIntosh-Book-Shoppe-115613895135200/

The Beaufort Book Store -

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Patrice Gopo – From her white Sunday school classes as a child, to her early days of marriage in South Africa, to a new home in the American South with a husband from another land, award-winning author Patrice Gopo's life is a testament to the challenges and beauty of the world we each live in, a world in which cultures overlap every day.

Patrice talks with Lynda about the writing journey that resulted in her new collection of essays, All the Colors We Will See and shares the way the reality of being different affects her quest to belong. In this honest and courageous conversation, Patrice examines the complexities of identity in our turbulent yet hopeful time of intersecting heritages. As she digs beneath the layers of immigration questions and race relations, Patrice also turns her voice to themes such as marriage and divorce, the societal beauty standards we hold, and the intricacies of living out our faith.

Patrice Gopo's work has appeared in The New York Times and

The Washington Post among other publications and her work has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize.  https://www.patricegopo.com

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Kirkus Book Reviewer, Bill Thompson - Lynda picks the brain of one of the best book reviewers in the biz in this fascinating episode. You'll discover what it takes to get a book review, what a reviewer looks for and valuable insider tips.    http://www.sojournerartoftravel.com/ 

When the Detour Becomes the Main Road – In this year-end episode, Lynda reflects on highlights from Season 1 and the common thread in each episode. She shares her thoughts on why writing matters and previews a fascinating, fun-filled Season 2.   

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Patti Callahan Henry - New York Times best-selling author Patti Callahan Henry joins Lynda to talk about her newly released historical novel, Becoming Mrs. Lewis, which explores one of the greatest love stories of modern times. Patti shares her reason for writing about Joy Davidman, who became the wife of C.S. Lewis, the surprises she found in her research and the trick of bringing it all together. 

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