The Lost English Girl, Plus Writing Process and Tools
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In this episode 338, we feature award-winning author Julia Kelly’s “fascinating” new novel The Lost English Girl, which offers a moving and thought-provoking exploration of a harrowing chapter in British history. Plus we share a glimpse of the third book in The Write Quotes series, with a discussion about some of our favorite insights on writing process and tools.
Today’s Featured Authors
Julia Kelly Time Stamp: 7:44
The Lost English Girl, about a family torn apart during the mass evacuation of children in WWII, explores how one simple choice can change the course of a life, and what we are willing to forgive to find a way back to the ones we love and thought lost. In a starred review, Publishers Weekly said “This will hook readers from the first page.”
The Write Quotes Series:
Book 3 Time Stamp: 37:10
To learn more about the series and download Book Three, Writing Process and Tools, head to https://charlottereaderspodcast.com/writequotes/.
Elevator Pitches:
Thanks to Reita Pendry for sharing an elevator pitch for Amends: A Cass Robbins Mystery.
Community Updates:
Listen to our episode for updates on the Charlotte writing community, including events from the Charlotte Writers Club, Charlotte Lit, and more.
Host Updates:
Sarah: I just had a short story picked up by a literary magazine, so I’m excited to share that when it comes out. I’ve also been doing some weekend trips around North Carolina to Asheville and Hillsborough.
Hannah: My husband and I are celebrating the end of his seven-year residency, and getting ready for a family move to Cincinnati.
Landis: I recently had a piece published in the Personal Story Publishing Project’s Spring 2023 edition, titled “The Application,” about what happens when a lawyer who practiced law for 35 years tries to surrender his law license. And in addition to podcasting and planning a number of Meck Dec talks for May around my novel Deadly Declarations, I am in the throes of creating several moves that will turn the larger house I live in with my wife Janet into two smaller places, one in Durham and one in Charlotte, so that we can be closer to our grandchild. The things we do to be around grandchildren. There is probably a story in there somewhere.
Book Recommendations: Time Stamp: 58:28
Hannah recommends:
We Are Water by Wally Lamb
Sarah recommends:
This Other Eden by Paul Harding
Landis recommends:
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Mark West, Storied Charlotte Blog, recommends:
El Cinco de Mayo: An American Tradition by David Hayes-Bautista
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