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Today's episode features the ray of light that is, Jessica George. Her infections laughter and spirit help us understand how she came to write her compelling debut novel MAAME, using her diary entries, following the passing of her father. She shares how she was able to write such a tender and witty novel on a topic that is so close to home, how she understands the editing process to be an enriching experience for both herself and her characters as well as when she knew she had to break up from her first agent. MAAME is Jess' sixth novel that she wrote but the first to be published. She shares how she knew the other five were not it and why her sixth would be the one to land her the book deal! Pre-order link below.

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Podcast Artwork: Coline Tinevez

Sound Design: Jane Arnison

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MAAME (Pre-Order), Jessica George

ON WRITING: A MEMOIR OF THE CRAFT, Stephen King

THE WORST CLASS IN THE WORLD, Joanna Nadin & Rikin Parekh


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