Mary Ann Claud and Mary Flinn Share and Discuss “Alex Dances” and “Lumina”
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In this episode 82, we visit with Mary Ann Claud, author of “Alex Dances,” and Mary Flinn, author of “Lumina,” novels where dancing is front and center in the plots of both books.
Mary Ann’s latest novel, “Alex Dances,” features Alexandra Ward Dixon, who comes from a long line of strong-minded women from a prominent Southern textile family and who has one goal in life, to be a principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater. She leans on her grandfather but has to fight her ever-determined mother, who has a different idea for her career.
Mary Flinn’s latest novel, LUMINA, depicts social life on Wrightsville Beach during the summer of 1928 when an early version of the Shag was introduced at the Lumina Beach pavilion, also known as “The Palace of Light.” LUMINA explores race relations, Prohibition, new jazz, the sexual revolution, changing roles for women, and class conflict, and has a little romance thrown in for good measure.
We start the show with Mary Ann and Mary reading from the opening pages of “Alex Dances” and “LUMINA.”
Connect with Mary Ann Claud
Website: http://www.maryannclaud.com/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/maryann.claud
Connect with Mary Flinn
Website: http://theonenovel.com
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About author Mary Ann Claud:
Author Mary Ann Claud began writing in the early 1970s, shortly after moving to Tryon, NC., where she became a columnist for the Henderson Times News. She is the author of a trilogy of novels, including “The Dancin’ Man,” “Whirlygig,” and her latest, “Alex Dances.” Mary Ann has also published a collection of her favorite newspaper columns, called “Blue Ridge Pilgrimage,” where she explores the many charms of the Southern Appalachian region she calls home. She has participated twice as a presenter at the Carolina Mountains Literary Festival and has previewed all of her books at Hub City Book Shop. Mary Ann is a member of the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance and is a strong supporter of Independent book stores. She lives in Tryon, North Carolina with her husband.
About author Mary Flinn:
A native of North Carolina, award-winning author Mary Flinn long ago fell in love with her state’s mountains and its coast, creating the backdrops for her novels. Her award-winning romance novels include “A Forever Man” (Honorable Mention in the Reader Views Literary Awards 2012), “Three Gifts” (First Place Award in the Reader Views 2011 contest and the Pacific Book Review Best Romance Novel), and “Second Time’s a Charm,” (Honorable Mention in the Reader Views Reviewers’ Choice Awards). In addition to romance, Flinn writes contemporary women’s fiction, including B.R.A.G. Medallion winners “The Nest,” “Breaking Out,” and “Allegiance.” Her 2015 release, “A Girl Like That,” has won both the B.R.A.G. Medallion award as well as the Reviewer’s Choice award for general fiction. Mary Flinn lives in Summerfield, North Carolina with her husband.
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