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Ep. 230: Signe Pike Brings Legends to Life in The Shadowed Land

December 17, 2024November 27, 2024Posted in History, Research, WritingTagged author, PodcastLeave a comment

Signe Pike is back this week to discuss The Shadowed Land, the third installment of The Lost Queen series, which is being made into a tv series and resurrects the real historical figures who inspired one of the most epic legends: King Arthur.

“A legend-steeped story of the real King Arthur and his contemporaries, The Shadowed Land is full of mystery and Celtic magic, shimmering lochs and verdant glens, snow-cloaked mountains and deep forests, fierce battles and fragile love. Deeply researched, sweeping, and utterly compelling, The Shadowed Land is this winter’s can’t-miss historical epic.” —Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Daughter

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About the Author:

Signe Pike is the author of The Lost Queen series, which has been optioned for television, and the travel memoir Faery Tale. She has researched and written about Celtic history for over a decade. She lives in South Carolina. Learn more: signepike.com

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Ep. 229: Shelley Noble on the Ambitious Women Behind The Colony Club

December 10, 2024November 26, 2024Posted in History, Research, WritingTagged author, PodcastLeave a comment

Today Shelley Noble is here to tell us all about her new novel, a stunning, Gilded Age NYC-set story about the inception of The Colony Club, the first women’s club of its kind.

Come for the dazzling setting and stay for an unforgettable story of female ambition. The novel is perfect for fans of Alison Pataki, Fiona Davis, and historical TV shows like The Gilded Age and Downton Abbey.

“The Colony Club is an inspiring, powerful tribute to the Gilded Age women who broke through barriers to create their own place in the world. This impeccably researched story features real events and people in history, spotlighting the amazing feats women can accomplish when they support each other.” — Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author of The Keeper of Hidden Books

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About the Author:

Shelley Noble is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Whisper Beach, Beach Colors, and The Tiffany Girls, the story of the largely unknown women artists responsible for much of Tiffany’s legendary glasswork, as well as several historical mysteries. A former professor, professional dancer and choreographer, she now lives in New Jersey halfway between the shore, where she loves visiting lighthouses and vintage carousels, and New York City, where she delights in the architecture, the theatre, and ferreting out the old stories behind the new. Shelley is a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, Women’s Fiction Writers Association, and Historical Novel Society. Learn more: shelleynoble.com

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Ep. 227: Rosa Kwon Easton on the Roots of Her Grandmother’s Story in White Mulberry

November 26, 2024November 17, 2024Posted in History, Research, WritingTagged author, PodcastLeave a comment

Today my guest is Rosa Kwon Easton, author of the evocative debut novel, White Mulberry. Set against the backdrop of the 1930s in Japan-occupied Korea, it tells a rich & deeply moving portrait of a young Korean girl who is torn between two worlds and must reclaim her true identity to provide a future for her family.

“A beautiful and deeply researched novel…If you loved Pachinko, you’ll love White Mulberry.” —Lisa See, New York Times bestselling author of The Island of Sea Women

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About the Author:

Rosa Kwon Easton was born in Seoul, Korea, and grew up with her extended family in Los Angeles. Easton holds a bachelor’s degree in government from Smith College, a master’s in international and public affairs from Columbia University, and a JD from Boston College Law School. She is a lawyer and an elected trustee of the Palos Verdes Library District. She is an Anaphora Writing Residency Fellow, and her work has been published in CRAFT Literary, StoryCenter.org, Writer’s Digest, and elsewhere. She has two adult children and lives with her husband and Maltipoo in sunny Southern California. For more information, visit www.rosakwoneaston.com.

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Ep. 226: Aimie K. Runyan on the Overlooked Mademoiselle Eiffel

November 19, 2024Posted in History, WritingTagged author, books, fiction, Podcast, WritingLeave a comment

Aimie K. Runyan is back on the podcast this week to discuss Mademoiselle Eiffel, which tells the little-known story of Claire Eiffel, and her significant, though overlooked, contributions to the city of Paris.

Claire was Gustave Eiffel’s daughter, illustrious architect of many global landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower. Mademoiselle Eiffel contains sweeping themes of love, devotion, and family legacy, and is sprinkled with impeccably researched tidbits of French culture and historical events and figures. It is an absolute delight for historical fiction readers!

“For anyone who has ever admired the Eiffel Tower, this fascinating tale of a woman ahead of her time will leave a mark on your heart, in much the same way that Claire Eiffel left her mark on the world.” – Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Daughter

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About the Author:

Internationally bestselling author Aimie K. Runyan writes to celebrate unsung heroines. She has written six historical novels (and counting!) and is delving into the exciting world of contemporary women’s fiction. She has been a finalist for the Colorado Book Award three times, a nominee for the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers’ ‘Writer of the Year, ‘ and a Historical Novel Society’s Editors’ Choice selection. Aimie is active as a speaker and educator in the writing community in Colorado and beyond. She lives in the beautiful Rocky Mountains with her wonderful husband, two adorable (usually) children, two very sweet cats, and a pet dragon. Visit her online at aimiekrunyan.com.

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Ep. 224: Crystal King on a Modern Reimagining of the Persephone Myth

November 5, 2024November 4, 2024Posted in History, Research, WritingTagged author, PodcastLeave a comment

Crystal King is back on the podcast to discuss In the Garden of Monsters, a glorious literary feast for the senses—a modern reimagining of the classic myth of Persephone and Hades, set in a real-life garden of stone statues in Italy featuring food, art, literature, and architecture.

“In the Garden of Monsters is a gorgeous and atmospheric dreamscape of a novel, one that drew me in and took me places both surreal and earthly. Crystal King is a magician, and this novel a delicious spell.”—Danielle Trussoni, New York Times bestselling author of Angelology and The Puzzle Master

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About the Author:

Crystal King is an author, culinary enthusiast and marketing expert. She has taught classes in writing, creativity and social media at Harvard Extension School, Boston University, Mass College of Art, UMass Boston and GrubStreet, one of the leading creative writing centers in the US. A Pushcart-nominated poet and former co-editor of the online literary arts journal Plum Ruby Review, Crystal received her M.A. in Critical and Creative Thinking from UMass Boston, where she developed a series of exercises and writing prompts to help fiction writers in medias res. She lives in Boston. Learn more: www.crystalking.com

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Ep. 222: Kimberly Brock Takes Us to Mysterious Cumberland Island in The Fabled Earth

October 22, 2024October 21, 2024Posted in History, WritingTagged author, PodcastLeave a comment

Today my guest is Kimberly Brock, author of The Fabled Earth, a sweeping, beautiful written novel inspired by the little-known history of Cumberland Island.

The gentle magic of Alice Hoffman meets the rich details of Kate Morton, all wrapped in southern folklore and charm in this dual-timeline story of three women connected in different ways to the ghosts and secrets of the past.

‘THE FABLED EARTH is lush and vivid, with passages so beautiful they will break your heart and then turn around and mend it. The lines blur between magic and mystery, pulling you into a dreamy, immersive experience. It’s a tour de force of a novel. You can always tell a born storyteller when you read one. And Kimberly Brock is the real deal.’ — Sarah Addison Allen, New York Times bestselling author of OTHER BIRDS

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About the Author:

Kimberly Brock is the award-winning author of The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare and The River Witch. She is the founder of Tinderbox Writers Workshop and has served as a guest lecturer for many regional and national writing workshops including at the Pat Conroy Literary Center. She lives near Atlanta with her husband and three children. Visit her online at http://www.kimberlybrockbooks.com

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Ep. 221: Lynda Cohen Loigman on the Magic of The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern

October 15, 2024October 7, 2024Posted in History, Romance, WritingTagged author, PodcastLeave a comment

Lynda Cohen Loigman is back this week to discuss The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern, a heartwarming dual timeline historical novel that will have you believing in second chances and wishing for even more time with this charming cast of characters.

“Mix equal parts humor, heart, and hope and you’ll get The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern, a sparkling ode to second chances. I adored Augusta on both of the book’s timelines, delighting in both her razor-sharp wit as a present-day Floridian retiree and her unrelenting curiosity as a grieving motherless child, in Brooklyn, whose life is upended by an aunt who appears to have spiritual healing powers. Lynda Cohen Loigman’s latest is a must-read that will leave you believing in the power of believing.”-Shelby Van Pelt, New York Times bestselling author of Remarkably Bright Creatures

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About the Author:

Lynda Cohen Loigman graduated from Harvard College and Columbia Law School. Her debut novel, The Two-Family House, was a USA Today bestseller and a nominee for the Goodreads 2016 Choice Awards in Historical Fiction. Her second novel, The Wartime Sisters, was selected as a Woman’s World Book Club pick and a Best Book of 2019 by Real Simple Magazine.

Her most recent book, The Matchmaker’s Gift, was named a Best New Book by People Magazine and a Best Book of Fall by the New York Post, Parade Magazine, Buzzfeed, and Good Morning America.com. The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern is her fourth novel. Learn more: http://www.lyndacohenloigman.com

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Ep. 219: Shawntelle Madison on The Fallen Fruit, a Sweeping Multigenerational Epic

October 1, 2024September 30, 2024Posted in History, WritingTagged author, PodcastLeave a comment

Shawntelle Madison is here today to discuss The Fallen Fruit, which follows a woman who travels through time to end a family curse that has plagued her ancestors for generations.

“A mesmerizing tale of a family bound by an extraordinary curse—an uncontrollable ability to fall backwards in time. Spanning generations, their saga weaves a rich tapestry of American history, from the Revolutionary War to the brink of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. I loved this book. I wish I could go back in time to read it again for the first time.”

— Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of The Many Daughters of Afong Moy

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About the Author:

Shawntelle Madison is an African American bestselling author of over a dozen paranormal romance, contemporary romance, and fantasy titles. She lives in Missouri with her husband and children.

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Ep. 218: Discover The Lost Letters from Martha’s Vineyard with Michael Callahan

September 24, 2024September 19, 2024Posted in History, Mystery, Romance, WritingTagged author, PodcastLeave a comment

This week’s guest is Michael Callahan, author of The Lost Letters from Martha’s Vineyard, a captivating page-turner about two women bound by blood but divided by a long-buried secret, and the island that holds the key to the fateful summer that changed everything forever.

“Compelling and evocative, The Lost Letters from Martha’s Vineyard is a page turner of the highest order. Michael Callahan’s novel does what few books do; it glued me to my seat. It is a great mystery with great insight into the secrets everybody keeps.” – Michael Connelly, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Resurrection Walk

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About the Author:

Michael Callahan is the author of the critically acclaimed novels Searching for Grace Kelly and The Night She Won Miss America, as well as a coffee-table history of the famed Musso & Frank Grill restaurant in Hollywood. A contributing editor at Vanity Fair, his work has been published in Esquire, Town & Country, and the New York Times, among others. He lives in Los Angeles. Learn more: http://www.callahanwrites.net

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Ep. 216: Madeline Martin Brings Us Into The Booklover’s Library

September 10, 2024September 9, 2024Posted in History, Research, WritingTagged author, PodcastLeave a comment

What a treat to have one of my favorite historical fiction writers, Madeline Martin, back this week to discuss her new novel, The Booklover’s Library, a heartwarming story about a mother and daughter in wartime England and the power of the books that bring them together.

“A spectacularly well-researched and well-plotted tale of World War II, motherhood, and the solace we find in books, The Booklover’s Library is filled with characters you’ll root for, drama that will bring you to tears, and the kind of emotional journey that will earn this novel a permanent place in your own booklover’s library. I loved every page.” -Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Daughter

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About the Author:

Madeline Martin is a New York Times, USA Today, and International Bestselling author of historical fiction and historical romance with books that have been translated into over twenty different languages. She lives in sunny Florida with her two daughters (known collectively as the minions), two incredibly spoiled cats and a man so wonderful he’s been dubbed Mr. Awesome. She is a die-hard history lover who will happily lose herself in research any day. When she’s not writing, researching or ‘moming’, you can find her spending time with her family at Disney or sneaking a couple spoonfuls of Nutella while laughing over cat videos. She also loves research and travel, attributing her fascination with history to having spent most of her childhood as an Army brat in Germany. Check out her website for book club visits, reader guides for her historical fiction, upcoming events, book news and more: http://www.madelinemartin.com

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