This week I interviewed the masterful Martha Hall Kelly over on Substack.
To celebrate, I’m giving away a free copy of her new novel, The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club! It’s the perfect combination of seaside summer escape, fascinating historical insights, and page-turning mystery.
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And be sure to check out the full Q&A with Martha Hall Kelly, who is also the bestselling author of Lilac Girls, Sunflower Sisters and more.
We discuss drawing on her own family’s ties to the island, fascinating stories from her research (including Nazi U-boat activity off the Massachusetts coast), and crafting the complex characters she’s known for.
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 Eiffelcontains 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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