Art Forgery Meets Murder, and Discipline and Symbols in Writing

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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