Suspense Novel, and the Role of Rest for Writers
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In this episode 332, we feature Leah Konen’s suspense novel You Should Have Told Me, which offers a gripping take on new motherhood. We discuss Kammeron Polverari’s blog post on an underrated topic: the role of rest for writers. And we share community updates and more!
Today’s Featured Authors
Leah Konen Time Stamp: 4:18
In You Should Have Told Me, a Paste Magazine Most Anticipated Book of 2023, a new mother chases the secrets her partner left behind after his sudden disappearance. An endlessly suspenseful and surprising look at both the beauty and darkness of modern motherhood, this is a roller-coaster of a thriller with family at its heart.
Kammeron Polverari Time Stamp: 34:57
From Kammeron Polverari’s blog post “Might I Suggest a Hammock?” we take the following points:
- Sometimes writers (and humans) need rest, especially now, but at any time of year.
- If your creativity feels tapped, embrace the utility of a rest period to recharge.
- A rest period might be a long time away from writing, or a short break within a writing session, or just putting one project away to focus on another.
2-Minute Tip: Time Stamp: 26:04
Don’t miss Charlotte Lit co-founder and executive director Paul Reali’s tip, part four of a series about how to start a writing project.
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: 44:43
Hannah recommends:
The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion
Sarah recommends:
Something Like Gravity by Amber Smith
Landis recommends:
Leaves from a President’s Notebook: Lessons on Life and Leadership by Thomas H. Kearn, Jr.
Mark West, Storied Charlotte Blog, recommends:
The People We Keep by Allison Larkin
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