In this episode of Who I Met Today, former Rockette Sandy Lachenauer reflects on life at Radio City Music Hall and the journey that led to inspiring The Spectacular.

Sandy and I discuss her time as a Rockette, the iconic wooden soldier dance number, and the friendships she made during that time. She shares how a simple email inspired a spectacular historical fiction novel.

This perky 86-year-old was a delight to chat with, and I hope you enjoy our conversation.

Books mentioned:

The Spectacular by Fiona Davis

The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis

Five books Sandy has read and enjoyed lately:

Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts

The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

And Now There's Zelda by Carolyn Clarke

The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

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A neuropsychologist discusses Alzheimer's

Pam's book, Do the Next New Thing is out and available at your local bookstores, Pam's local bookstore, or on Amazon.