Do you love a good literary mystery with a touch of the supernatural? This week on Bookish Flights, I'm joined by Kathleen Carr Foster, author of The Jewel of Corlivo, for a conversation about storytelling, historical research, and her journey to becoming a published novelist. Kathleen shares what went into creating the world of her debut novel, what she's learned about herself through writing, and why sometimes the hardest part is simply getting started.
Episode Highlights:
Kathleen's decision to leave the corporate world and pursue writing.
The inspiration behind The Jewel of Corlivo and the historical research that brought its setting to life.
Why research can sometimes become a form of procrastination.
Learning to embrace criticism and discovering the joy of writing a book that others enjoy.
Why your first draft doesn't need to be perfect—you just need to start.
The importance of reading contemporary fiction and understanding today's publishing landscape.
Three literary mysteries with a supernatural twist in Kathleen's Book Flight.
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Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
The Poet Empress by Shen Tao
Book Flight
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
Possession by A.S. Byatt
Dessert Pairing
The Lost Book of Elizabeth Barton by Jennifer N. Brown
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