Listen "Exploring History and Setting with Sarah Loudin Thomas"
Episode Synopsis
Bestselling author William Bernhardt discusses the latest news from the world of books, offers writing tips, and interviews Sarah Loudin Thomas, author of Where Silence Sings and other inspirational novels set in the history and culture of Appalachia.Chapter 1: IntroductionRegister now for WriterCon, William Bernhardt's annual writers conference held over Labor Day weekend (September 3-6). Over 60 authors, agents, publishers, and experts will be presenting. Visit the website to learn more about the unique opportunities at WriterCon to improve your writing life: www.writercon.orgChapter 2: Newsa) Erin Hildebrand handles an internet storm over an Anne Frank reference in her latest novel;b) McGraw Hill was acquired by a private equity firm;c) Astra adds a new children's book line; andd) Draft2Digital increases distribution to libraries with BorrowBox.Chapter 3: InterviewAward-winning inspirational and historical novelist Sarah Loudin Thomas discusses:a) her writing process;b) where she gets ideas and how she develops them;c) why walking the dog is critical to her writing;d) how she researches the past; ande) why she has chosen Appalachia as the setting for her novels.Chapter 4: Parting WordsRemember there are now ten books in the Red Sneaker Writers Book Series offering practical, down-to-earth tips for improving your work: https://amazon.com/dp/B07DBGD644?This podcast is supported by our patrons. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider contributing to our Patreon site: www.patreon.com/willbernWilliam [email protected]
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