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#1 New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah  joins Jane Healey to talk about her new novel, The Women.

From master storyteller Kristin Hannah, bestselling author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds, comes the story of a turbulent, transformative era in America: the 1960s. The Women is that rarest of novels—at once an intimate portrait of a woman coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided by war and broken by politics, of a generation both fueled by dreams and lost on the battlefield.

Bestselling author Ariel Lawhon joins Jane Healey to talk about her new book, The Frozen River. From the New York Times bestselling author of I Was Anastasia and Code Name Hélène comes a gripping historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into American history.

In today's episode of the podcast, Annie Sargent and Elyse Rivin chat about contemporary french novels they enjoyed in the last few years.

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Contemporary French Novels: Reliving the Joys of France Through Literature

For many travelers who have experienced the allure of France, reading books set in that picturesque country often becomes a way to relive their adventures and memories. There's a unique joy in immersing oneself in a narrative that unfolds in familiar streets, among the charming cafes, or within the historic walls that one may have walked through during their vacations in France. This connection between travel and literature is profound and personal, offering a portal back to those cherished moments.

Welcome to Michelle’s Inspiration Hour Podcast, where each episode aims to bring you daily inspiration! In this week's episode, we have a very special guest, Guy Morris, who will take us on a thrilling journey through the power of writing and its profound impact on self-discovery and understanding human nature.

As a retired leader with an impressive 36-year career in Fortune 100 software, high-tech, and global energy, Guy Morris brings a unique perspective to the table. But that's not all – he is also a multitalented individual, having worked as a published songwriter for Disney Records, a screenplay writer for Sojourn Entertainment, a patented inventor, a Coast Guard charter captain, a PADI diver & adventurer, and now, an author and publisher of intelligent, well-researched thrillers.

Drawing from his vast and varied experiences, Guy will share how the process of writing has been a transformative tool for him, leading him on a journey of self-knowledge and understanding. Inspired by a quote from George Buhler, he believes that writing allows one to delve into raw experiences and distill them into works of art, making sense out of life itself.

Since his debut as an indie-author in 2021, Guy has released three pulse-pounding thrillers – The Last Ark, Swarm, and The Curse of Cortes. He will give us insights into how he draws inspiration from true stories, actual technologies, global politics, and history to create gripping narratives that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Join us for an exhilarating conversation with Guy Morris as he unravels the secrets of writing as a powerful means of self-discovery and understanding the world around us. Whether you're an aspiring writer, a fan of thrillers, or someone seeking inspiration, this episode promises to leave you enlightened and motivated to unleash the writer within you!

https://www.guymorrisbooks.com/

Thank you so much for listening! To view all of the episodes on video, go to Michelle Henderson's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@michellesinspirationhour

New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris joins Jane Healey to discuss her new novel, The Ways We Hide, a sweeping World War II tale of an illusionist whose recruitment by British intelligence sets her on a perilous, heartrending path.

I review two novels by current Canadian literary stars Emily St. John Mandel and Heather O'Neill. Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel is a science fiction novel about art, time, travel, love and plague that takes readers from 1912 Vancouver Island to a dark colony of the moon 500 years later. The author also incorporates references to her earlier award-winning novels Station Eleven and The Glass Hotel.

When We Lost Our Heads by Heather O'Neill is a historical fiction, satirical novel about 19th-century Montreal. It takes readers into the brutality of factory life and the opulent lives of Montreal’s wealthy while exploring sex, desire and class.

Books and Resources Discussed:

Significant Others, podcast
Borgen, Netflix
Dicte, Prime Video
Sea Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel
When We Lost Our Heads by Heather O'Neill
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
Station Eleven, HBO
The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel
Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Heavenly Creatures, movie (1994)
The Virgin Cure by Ami McKay

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This book pick for Historical Happy Hour is perfect for Halloween! Please join Jane Healey and the fabulous author Kris Waldherr as we celebrate the launch of her latest novel Unnatural Creatures: A Novel of the Frankenstein Women.

Some tales aren't what you think. For the first time, the untold story of the three women closest to Victor Frankenstein is revealed in a dark and sweeping reimagining of Frankenstein by the author of The Lost History of Dreams and Doomed Queens.

Kris Waldherr’s books for adults and children include The Lost History of Dreams, Bad Princess, Doomed Queens, and The Book of Goddesses. The Lost History of Dreams received a Kirkus starred review and was called "an unexpected delight" by Booklist. The New Yorker praised Doomed Queens as “utterly satisfying” and “deliciously perverse.” The Book of Goddesses was a One Spirit/Book-of-the-Month Club’s Top Ten Most Popular Book. Her picture book Persephone and the Pomegranate was lauded by the New York Times Book Review for its “quality of myth and magic.” Her fiction has won fellowships from the Virginia Center of the Creative Arts, and a works-in-progress reading grant from Poets & Writers. Upcoming books include Unnatural Creatures: A Novel of the Frankenstein Women.

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              The Writer's Guild

              Sat, Nov 05

AVA Gallery

WIR Residency Reception and Reading

The winner of the 2022 AVA and Writer's Guild writer-in-residency, Jennifer Munro, will read her work during this reception. Join us for an evening celebrating the work of this upcoming Oregon author.

Marianne Monson decided her career path at the age of seven.

Having moved multiple times growing up, she found her best friends in books.

She is now a published author of 12 books, 8 children's and 4 Historical Fiction.

She is also the founder of the Astoria Writer's Guild, a part of Astoria Visual Arts.

Titles include: 

The Opera Sisters
Her Quiet Revolution
Frontier Grit
Women of the Blue and Grey
Finding Fairies
Nearer to Thee
The Enchanted Tunnel series
The Water is Wide 

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 In today's episode, I talk to the author of the Regency mystery, Murder in Westminster Vanessa Riley. We talk about her new mystery book, diversity during the time of Jane Austen and the importance of reading diversely... and of course plenty of talk about the genius of Jane Austen. 

Vanessa Riley: www.vanessariley.com 

Books mentioned: 
Something Like Love by Beverly Jenkins 
Walter Mosely's Easy Rawlins series 
The Rose Code by Kate Quinn 
Wild Woman and the Blues by Denny S. Bryce 
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