Thoughts from a Page Podcast

Ann discusses her debut novel A Good Family, her very personal inspiration for the book, joining the amazing debut author community on Facebook, trying to settle on the perfect title for the book, publishing during the pandemic, and much more. A Good Family can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Ann’s 2 recommended reads are: A Door Between Us by Ehsaneh Sadr Remembrance by Rita Woods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alice discusses her new mystery A Solitude of Wolverines, combining her passion for wildlife and writing, how she settled on wolverines for the first book in this new series, the research she conducted for the book, her current wildlife research studies, and much more. A Solitude of Wolverines can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Alice’s recommended reads are: White Fire by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child Demon Crown by James Rollins The River is Dark by Joe Hart Everything’s Trash, But It’s Okay by Phoebe Robinson The Molly Murphy series by Rhys Bowen If you enjoy reading mysteries and want to listen to more episodes like this one, try Lisa Gardner, Megan Collins, David Heska Wanbli Weiden, and Wendy Walker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fiona and M.J. discuss Stories from Suffragette City, the inspiration for this compilation, the speed with which the project came together, honoring the 100th anniversary of women getting the right to vote, how each author is reflected in their individual story, the bright and engaging cover, and much more. Stories from Suffragette City can be purchased at Murder by the Book. M.J.’s 2 recommended reads are: A Splendid Ruin by Megan Chance The Wicked City by Beatriz Williams Fiona’s 2 recommended reads are: The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline Gilded Suffragists: The New York Socialites who Fought for Women’s Right to Vote by Johanna Neuman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rhys discusses her latest novel The Last Mrs. Summers, creating an homage to Rebecca, writing two books a year, reading historical fiction during these stressful times, advice for aspiring authors, and much more. The Last Mrs. Summers can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Rhys’s 2 recommended reads are: Paris Is Always a Good Idea by Jenn McKinlay The Lost Girls of Devon by Barbara O’Neal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren discusses her debut novel Last Tang Standing, the importance of humor in books, the way reading promotes empathy and understanding, choosing to write the book in diary format, coming up with the idea for the novel while she was an amateur stand-up comic, and much more. Last Tang Standing can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Lauren’s 6 recommended reads are: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett The Other Americans by Laila Lalami The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel Forever 51 by Pamela Skjolsvik White Coat Diaries by Madi Sinha The Exit Strategy by Lainey Cameron Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lynne discusses her latest thriller The Silent Conspiracy, the various ways information is used to influence people today, the importance of vetting the news, writing thrillers with her sister, and much more. The Silent Conspiracy can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Lynne’s 3 recommended reads are: Don’t Look for Me by Wendy Walker Goodnight Beautiful by Aimee Molloy Becoming Bulletproof by Evy Poumpouras Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nancy discusses her latest novel Girls of Summer, writing about the intricacies and mysteries of family, her love of crafting beach reads with happy endings, the way technology has impacted her job, the importance of independent book stores, and much more. Girls of Summer can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Nancy’s 3 recommended reads are: One by One by Ruth Ware Anxious People by Fredrik Backman The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris discusses his latest mystery Never Turn Back, the personal family story that served as his inspiration, the challenges of writing a thriller, the incredible author community, the importance of independent book stores, and much more. Never Turn Back can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Chris’s 3 recommended reads are: Hard Cash Valley by Brian Panowich Blacktop Wasteland by S. A. Cosby When These Mountains Burn by David Joy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Natalie discusses her debut novel The Jane Austen Society, the long-lasting impact and continued relevance of Jane Austen’s books, the importance of independent book stores, launching a debut novel during the pandemic, and more. The Jane Austen Society can be purchased at Murder by the Book.  Natalie’s 3 recommended reads are: Sigh, Gone: A Misfit’s Memoir of Great Books, Punk Rock, and the Fight to Fit In by Phuc Tran The All-Night Sun by Diane Zinna Cuyahoga by Pete Beatty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hazel discusses When We Were Young & Brave, her inspiration for the story, writing about World War 2 in the Pacific, her extensive research for the book, exploring the human condition, her reading recommendations, and much more. When We Were Young & Brave can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Hazel’s 2 recommended reads are: Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices