In this week’s episode, we meet with historical fiction and mystery author, Mary Kendall.
Mary lived in old (and haunted) houses growing up which sparked a life-long interest in history and story-telling. She earned degrees in history related fields and worked as an historian for many years. Her fiction writing is heavily influenced by the past which she believes is never really dead and buried.
Fueled by black coffee and a possible sprinkling of Celtic fairy dust, she tends to find inspiration in odd places and sometimes while kneading bread dough.
The author currently resides in Maryland with her family (husband, three kids, barn cat and the occasional backyard hen) who put up with her mad scribbling at inconvenient hours.
Mary shares about her writing journey from her childhood experiences in haunted homes to the inspiration behind her novels. She discusses her writing process, the discipline required also known as the “butt in chair” technique, and the unexpected opportunities and personal growth that come with writing and publishing a book.
Mary’s next novel drops on July 16th, 2024.
This is a can’t miss episode!
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