Dying Literary Icon Tasks Daughter to Write Final Book in “The Audacity of Sara Grayson”
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In this episode 234, guest hosted by novelist Sarah Archer, we visit with Joani Elliott, author of “The Audacity of Sara Grayson,” in which Sara Grayson, a 32–year-old greeting card writer, is tasked in her mother’s will to write the final book in her bestselling suspense series.
Despite her lack of confidence, Sara takes on the project, even with her mother’s publisher actively working against her. As family secrets begin to surface, she realizes she may threaten her mother’s legacy.
Maddie Dawson, bestselling author of “Matchmaking for Beginners,” had this to say about the book, “Joani Elliott has written an enjoyable, funny, page-turning novel about the ups and downs of a woman’s quest to find herself and the family she thought she knew.”
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About the Author:
JOANI ELLIOTT believes in the magic of stories, a good cup of tea, and the power of living a creative life. She has taught writing at the University of Maryland and Brigham Young University.
In her words:
I am very good at cartwheels, imitating Disney Princesses, and making soup. I grew up with six sisters and two brothers so I can easily apply my make-up using the toaster as a mirror.
I have taught middle school English (a little like playing Wac-a-Mole) and writing at Brigham Young University and the University of Maryland.
My husband and I are the parents of two amazing daughters. We live in Utah by the mountains, next to a lake and a river.
Additional Endorsements
“You know what it’s like when you discover a new writer whose witty and wise voice makes your heart sing? That’s Joani Elliott for me. …I stayed up too late turning pages. I loved it.”
– Ann Garvin, USA Today bestselling author of I Like You Just Fine When You’re Not Around
“From the moment I began this debut novel, I knew I was in for a treat. The Audacity of Sara Grayson is a rich tale…with dramatic twists at every turn. A compelling read!”
– Susannah Marren, author of A Palm Beach Wife and A Palm Beach Scandal
About Guest Host Sarah Archer
Sarah Archer’s debut novel, The Plus One, was published in the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, and is currently in development for television. Archer is a Black List Screenwriting Mini-Lab fellow who has had material produced for Comedy Central, has published fiction and poetry in numerous literary magazines, and has placed in competitions including the Tracking Board’s Launch Pad. After working in TV and film development, she left Los Angeles, moving between six cities in three countries in the course of a few years. She currently lives in North Carolina.
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