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In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by Debra Borchert. Debra’s career journey is as fascinating as the stories she writes. From her beginnings as a clothing designer to acting, hosting TV shows, working in high-tech marketing, and technical writing for Fortune 100 companies, she has truly done it all. As a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, Debra infuses her expertise in textiles and clothing design into her historical French fiction, earning accolades such as the Historical Novel Society Editors’ Choice and Publishers Weekly Booklife Editor’s Pick.

Join us as we delve into a multifaceted career journey, contrasting life in Seattle and New York and the inspiration drawn from traveling to story settings. Discover the creative process of connecting with characters through recipes, and enjoy a humorous anecdote about a speeding ticket linked to her favorite author. Plus, don't Debra’s curated book flight featuring novels set during the French Revolution.

Episode Highlights:

• Debra’s Diverse Career Path: From fashion design to acting and more, explore how varied experiences shape a writing journey.
• Authentic Storytelling: The role of travel in bringing vivid detail and imagination to her stories.
• A Writer’s Favorite: The book closest to Debra’s heart and why it stands out among her works.
• Getting Into Character: How recipes help Debra step into the shoes of her characters.
• Book Flight: Debra’s book flight features captivating stories set during the French Revolution.

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• Purchase Her Own War

Books and authors mentioned in the episode:

• Janet Evanovich’s books
• The Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
• Pockets by Hannah Carlson

Book Flight

• Annette Vallon by James Tipton
• Pure by Andrew Miller
• Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly

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