BFF Book Club - The Life She Forgot with Joanna Davidson Politano (E222)
This week on Bookish Flights, I'm joined by Joanna Davidson Politano to discuss her latest novel, The Life She Forgot. Known for her atmospheric historical fiction and layered mysteries, Joanna shares the inspiration behind the novel, the first in a new series set around a house built into the cliffs of Cornwall. We talk about her love of creating immersive settings and why she believes there's a difference between a romance and a true love story.
We also talk about writing while raising young children, the twists and turns of crafting a mystery, and how books allow us to travel the world without ever leaving home.
Episode Highlights:
Why Joanna believes "it is fun to travel through fiction"
The difference between a romance and a love story
What it means to truly love someone well
How she builds twists and surprises into her novels
Becoming a "naptime novelist" while raising young children
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📚 Next Meet the Author Book Club - Spies, Lies and Alibis with Natalie Walters
🗓️ Aug 24th | 🕓 5 pm PST / 7 pm CST / 8 pm EST
This romantic suspense novel is packed with danger, secrets, second chances, and plenty of twists. We'll be reading it together and then welcoming Natalie Walters for a live author conversation. Register Here.
Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Book Flight
The Splendor Falls by Susanna Kearsley
This Promise Remains by Darcy Schock
The Bookshop of 99 Doors by Jaime Jo Wright
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