Art Forgery Meets Murder, and Discipline and Symbols in Writing
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In this episode 328, we explore Alex Kenna’s debut detective novel, What Meets the Eye, which combines oil painting, art forgery, and murder. We also feature pilot Robert Young with a blog post on discipline in writing, and we learn about symbolism from Charlotte Lit. Plus we share book recommendations and more!
Today’s Featured Authors
Alex Kenna Time Stamp: 5:22
Alex Kenna drew on her experiences as an art critic to write What Meets the Eye, about a low-rent PI looking into the apparent suicide of a famous artist.
Robert Young Time Stamp: 46:56
From the blog post “Flying and Writing: Without Discipline, Expect a Crash Landing”by Robert Young, aka Captain Bob, we take the following points:
- Flying is a powerful metaphor for the writing process!
- Just like flying a plane, writing takes training, preparation, and planning. Know your destination before you leave for the journey.
- An editor, like an air traffic controller, can help you stick the landing.
2-Minute Tip: Time Stamp: 36:40
Don’t miss Charlotte Lit co-founder and creative director Kathie Collins’ tip about symbols in writing.
Community Updates:
Listen to our episode for updates on the Charlotte writing community, including events from the Charlotte Writers Club, Charlotte Lit, and more.
Book Recommendations: Time Stamp: 58:50
Hannah recommends:
Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen
Sarah recommends:
Games and Rituals by Katherine Heiny
Landis recommends:
Your Life as Story by Tristine Rainer
Mark West, Storied Charlotte Blog, recommends:
Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail ‘72 by Hunter S. Thompson
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