In this interview, I chat with Stephanie Dray about Becoming Madam Secretary, why she decided to write about Frances Perkins, her research and how she chose what to include and what to leave out, drafting a comprehensive Author's Note, what she is working on next, and much more.

Stephanie's recommended read is The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang.

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