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Listen in as I chat with Madeline Martin, the New York Times bestselling author of novels set in World War II along with dozens of romance novels. Madeline joins me on the Art In Fiction Podcast to discuss her three novels listed in the Literature category on Art In Fiction:  The Last Bookshop in London, The Librarian Spy and her newest novel, The Keeper of Hidden Books. Highlights include:Why Madeline chose books as her way into stories about World War II.Why The Keeper of Hidden Books is set in Warsaw.The role Poland and the Polish Resistance played in WWII.The theme of The Keeper of Hidden Books.Two short readings from The Keeper of Hidden Books.Book banning in WWII Poland and contemporary United States--parallels?The Librarian Spy and its setting in Lisbon and Lyon.Fado in Lisbon.The Blitz and The Last Bookshop in London.Research about London during the Blitz from memoirs contained in the Mass Observation published in the 1930s and 1940s in England.Differences between historical fiction and historical romance.Advice about research methods.Madeline's next novel.What Madeline is currently reading Press Play now & be sure to check out The Keeper of Hidden Books, The Librarian Spy and The Last Bookshop in London on Art In Fiction.Madeline Martin's WebsiteMusic CreditPaganology, performed by The Paul Plimley Trio; composed by Gregg SimpsonWould you like to support Art In Fiction? Please consider buying us a coffee on Ko-Fi. Thank you!Subscribe to Art In Fiction to find out about upcoming podcast episodes, blog posts, featured authors, and more.This website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEPro Writing AidProWriting Aid is a grammar checker, style editor, and writing mentor in one package. Click to get 20% off.Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider helping us keep the lights on so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists. Just $3 buys us a coffee (and we really like coffee) at Ko-Fi. Just click this link: https://ko-fi.com/artinfictionAlso, check out the Art In Fiction website at www.artinfiction.com where you'll find over 1800 novels inspired by the arts in 10 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, and Other. Thank you!

In this episode, I'm chatting with Pip Williams, author of two novels featured in the Literature category on Art In Fiction: The Dictionary of Lost Words andThe Bookbinder. Highlights include:The Oxford English Dictionary and Oxford University Press as inspiration for both novels.Finding treasure in the archives of Oxford University Press.Inspiration for The Bookbinder and an examination of women's work before and during World War I.The role class plays in both novels.Women and the vote in 1918 - working-class women were not included.Finding information about the lives of working women in archives written primarily by men.The characters of the identical twins Peggy and Maude in The Bookbinder.Reading from The Bookbinder featuring Calliope, Peggy and Maude's canal boat home in Oxford.Reasons for the breakout success of The Dictionary of Lost Words.Description of research methods.Two excellent pieces of advice for new authors.What Pip is currently reading Press Play now & be sure to check out The Dictionary of Lost Words and The Bookbinder on Art In Fiction.Pip Williams's WebsiteReceive 20% Off ProWritingAidMusic CreditPaganology, performed by The Paul Plimley Trio; composed by Gregg SimpsonWould you like to support Art In Fiction? Please consider buying us a coffee on Ko-Fi. Thank you!Subscribe to Art In Fiction to find out about upcoming podcast episodes, blog posts, featured authors, and more.This website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEPro Writing AidProWriting Aid is a grammar checker, style editor, and writing mentor in one package. Click to get 20% off.Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider helping us keep the lights on so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists. Just $3 buys us a coffee (and we really like coffee) at Ko-Fi. Just click this link: https://ko-fi.com/artinfictionAlso, check out the Art In Fiction website at www.artinfiction.com where you'll find over 1800 novels inspired by the arts in 10 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, and Other. Thank you!

In this episode, I'm chatting with Nicola Harrision, author of two novels featured on Art In Fiction: Laguna Beach in the Visual Arts category and The Show Girl  in the Theater category. Highlights include:Origins of Laguna Beach as the story of a woman who had been a Rosie the Riveter in WWII only to be thanked and sent on her way at the end of the War.The Pageant of the Masters--a unique art event that's been going almost continuously since 1932.The role visual arts has played in Nicola's life as the daughter of two artists.Writing a flawed character.Reading from Laguna Beach featuring the Pageant of the Masters.California Impressionists and the art of the 1940s in Laguna Beach.Origins of The Show Girl  about a young woman from the Midwest who lands a coveted role with the Ziegfeld Follies.Role of the Adirondack Great Camps in the novel and in the 1920s.Advice about research methods.Description of Nicola's writing routines--writing is a job!What Nicola is working on now.  Press Play now & be sure to check out  Hotel Laguna and The Show Girl on Art In Fiction.Nicola Harrison's WebsiteReceive 20% Off ProWritingAidMusic CreditPaganology, performed by The Paul Plimley Trio; composed by Gregg SimpsonWould you like to support Art In Fiction? Please consider buying us a coffee on Ko-Fi. Thank you!Subscribe to Art In Fiction to find out about upcoming podcast episodes, blog posts, featured authors, and more.This website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEPro Writing AidProWriting Aid is a grammar checker, style editor, and writing mentor in one package, ProWritingAidThank you!Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider helping us keep the lights on so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists. Just $3 buys us a coffee (and we really like coffee) at Ko-Fi. Just click this link: https://ko-fi.com/artinfictionAlso, check out the Art In Fiction website at www.artinfiction.com where you'll find over 1800 novels inspired by the arts in 10 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, and Other. Thank you!

I'm chatting with Liza Nash Taylor, author of Etiquette for Runaways and In All Good Faith.Highlights include: Origins of Etiquette for Runaways (Hint: don't text and talk!)Moll Flanders as inspiration for the main character May MarshallFinding Easter Eggs to inspire plotWhat happens when a fully formed character pops into your head and just won't go awayProhibition-era moonshine in Etiquette for RunawaysBlack performers in Jazz Age Paris and being inspired by Josephine BakerReading from Etiquette for Runaways Inspiration for In All Good FaithRole of the Veterans Bonus March on Depression-era WashingtonChallenges of writing strong women within an historical contextAdvice for new authorsPress Play now & be sure to check out  Etiquette for Runaways and In All Good Faith on Art In Fiction.Liza Nash Taylor's WebsiteReceive 20% Off ProWritingAidMusic CreditPaganology, performed by The Paul Plimley Trio; composed by Gregg SimpsonWould you like to support Art In Fiction? Please consider buying us a coffee on Ko-Fi. Thank you!Subscribe to Art In Fiction to find out about upcoming podcast episodes, blog posts, featured authors, and more.This website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEPro Writing Aid ProWriting Aid is a grammar checker, style editor, and writing mentor in one package, ProWritingAid Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider helping us keep the lights on so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists. Just $3 buys us a coffee (and we really like coffee) at Ko-Fi. Just click this link: https://ko-fi.com/artinfictionAlso, check out the Art In Fiction website at www.artinfiction.com where you'll find over 1800 novels inspired by the arts in 10 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, and Other. Thank you!

Join me as I chat with Samantha Silva, author of Love and Fury and Mr. Dickens and His Carol.Highlights:Origins of Love and FuryWhy Mary Wollstonecraft--her life, her writing, and her ongoing contribution as the "first feminist"Structuring Love and Fury - the use of ten plot pointsSense and sensibility in Love and FuryMary Wollstonecraft's long road back into public consciousness a hundred years after her deathReading from Love and FuryFinding moments as metaphors when writing historical fictionWriting history and writing historical fiction -- what are the differences?Origins of Mr. Dickens and His CarolCharles Dickens--rock star of his ageScreenwriting vs novel writingAdvice for new authorsPress Play now & be sure to check out  Love and Fury and Mr. Dickens and His Carol on Art In Fiction.Samantha Silva's WebsiteReceive 20% Off ProWritingAidMusic CreditPaganology, performed by The Paul Plimley Trio; composed by Gregg SimpsonSubscribe to Art In Fiction to find out about upcoming podcast episodes, blog posts, featured authors, and more.This website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Would you like to support Art In Fiction? Please consider buying us a coffee on Ko-Fi. Thank you!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEPro Writing Aid ProWriting Aid is a grammar checker, style editor, and writing mentor in one package, ProWritingAid Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider helping us keep the lights on so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists. Just $3 buys us a coffee (and we really like coffee) at Ko-Fi. Just click this link: https://ko-fi.com/artinfictionAlso, check out the Art In Fiction website at www.artinfiction.com where you'll find over 1800 novels inspired by the arts in 10 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, and Other. Thank you!

Join me as I chat with Finola Austin, author of the award-winning debut novel Brontë's Mistress.Highlights:Origins of Brontë's MistressInvestigating Lydia Robinson, rumored to have had an affair with Branwell Brontë, the n'er-do-well brother of the famous Brontë sistersInspiration from Mrs. Gaskell's biography of Charlotte BrontëContrast between Lydia Robinson and the typical Brontë heroineUsing Reddit for inspirationShades of gray in Lydia Robinson, the main character of Brontë's MistressBad sex scenes--why we need more of themReading from Brontë's MistressTurning real characters into fictional ones--challenges & issuesLydia Robinson & Charlotte Brontë - not a good mixOne thing learning from writing Brontë's MistressAdvice for new authorsPress Play now & be sure to check out  Brontë's Mistress on Art In Fiction.Finola Austin's WebsiteReceive 20% Off ProWritingAidMusic CreditPaganology, performed by The Paul Plimley Trio; composed by Gregg SimpsonSubscribe to Art In Fiction to find out about upcoming podcast episodes, blog posts, featured authors, and more.This website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider helping us keep the lights on so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists. Just $3 buys us a coffee (and we really like coffee) at Ko-Fi. Just click this link: https://ko-fi.com/artinfictionAlso, check out the Art In Fiction website at www.artinfiction.com where you'll find over 1800 novels inspired by the arts in 10 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, and Other. Thank you!

Join me as I chat with Lauren Belfer, author of several riveting historical novels including And After the Fire and A Fierce Radiance.   Highlights:Genesis of And After the FireLearning about the music of Johann Sebastian BachSalons of 19th-century Berlin and Fanny MendelsohnRole of Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, son of Johann Sebastian Bach in the novelFanny Mendelsohn's fraught relationship with her brother Felix MendelsohnWhat is so appealing about Bach's music?Reading from And After the FireUsing details in historical fiction Process of writingGenesis of A Fierce RadianceParallels of the 1918 flu epidemic and COVID in 2021The role of Life Magazine and photography in A Fierce RadianceAdvice for authors: write what you don't knowPress Play now & be sure to check out Lauren Belfer's novels on Art In Fiction.Lauren Belfer's WebsiteReceive 20% Off ProWritingAidMusic CreditsIntro: Paganology, performed by The Paul Plimley Trio; composed by Gregg SimpsonAd: Celtic Calypso, performed by Lunar Adventures; composed by Gregg SimpsonSubscribe to Art In Fiction to find out about upcoming podcast episodes, blog posts, featured authors, and more.This website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider helping us keep the lights on so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists. Just $3 buys us a coffee (and we really like coffee) at Ko-Fi. Just click this link: https://ko-fi.com/artinfictionAlso, check out the Art In Fiction website at www.artinfiction.com where you'll find over 1800 novels inspired by the arts in 10 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, and Other. Thank you!

Join me as I chat with Lynn Cullen, author of several novels including Mrs. Poe and Twain's End.   Highlights:Genesis of Twain's EndShocking truths about Mark TwainHal Holbrook, Mark Twain, and Isabelle LyonHow would we label Mark Twain in this age of psychological profiling?Francis Osgood and her relationship with Edgar Allen Poe in Mrs. PoePoe and the popularity of The RavenDepicting the complexity of romanceLife and constant cravingThe creative process in Cullen's novelsReading from Mrs. PoeAdvice for authorsPress Play now & be sure to check out Lynn Cullen's novels on Art In Fiction.Lynn Cullen's WebsiteMusic CreditsIntro: Paganology, performed by The Paul Plimley Trio; composed by Gregg SimpsonAd: Celtic Calypso, performed by Lunar Adventures; composed by Gregg SimpsonSubscribe to Art In Fiction to find out about upcoming podcast episodes, blog posts, featured authors, and more.This website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider helping us keep the lights on so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists. Just $3 buys us a coffee (and we really like coffee) at Ko-Fi. Just click this link: https://ko-fi.com/artinfictionAlso, check out the Art In Fiction website at www.artinfiction.com where you'll find over 1800 novels inspired by the arts in 10 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, and Other. Thank you!

Join me as I chat with B. A. Shapiro, the New York Times bestselling author of three fabulous novels featuring visual art: The Art Forger, The Muralist, and The Collector's Apprentice.  Highlights:The attraction of art, particularly late-19th and early-20th-century art, as a subject for novelsGenesis of The Collector's ApprenticeWriting the "bad guy " in The Collector's ApprenticeCézanne and Matisse in The Collector's ApprenticeReading from The Collector's ApprenticeThe inspiration for The MuralistThe role Eleanor Roosevelt plays in The MuralistModern artists Pollock, de Kooning, Krasner, and Rothko in The MuralistWhat is a cowardly writer?Art forgery and seeing what we want to see in The Art ForgerPress Play now & be sure to check out B. A. Shapiro's novels on Art In Fiction.B. A. Shapiro's WebsiteReceive 20% Off ProWritingAidMusic CreditsIntro: Paganology, performed by The Paul Plimley Trio; composed by Gregg SimpsonAd: Celtic Calypso, performed by Lunar Adventures; composed by Gregg SimpsonSubscribe to Art In Fiction to find out about upcoming podcast episodes, blog posts, featured authors, and more.This website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider helping us keep the lights on so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists. Just $3 buys us a coffee (and we really like coffee) at Ko-Fi. Just click this link: https://ko-fi.com/artinfictionAlso, check out the Art In Fiction website at www.artinfiction.com where you'll find over 1800 novels inspired by the arts in 10 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, and Other. Thank you!

Join me as I chat with bestselling novelist Alka Joshi, author of two novels listed on Art In Fiction: The Henna Artist and The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, both set in India in the 1950s and 1960s. Highlights:Overview of The Henna Artist (Decorative Arts)Inspiration for The Henna Artist Women and independenceIndia in the 1950s and India todayResourcefulness of the characters in The Henna Artist and The Secret Keeper of JaipurNovels as a metaphor for IndiaSuccess of The Henna ArtistThe role played by henna in The Henna ArtistReading from The Henna ArtistThe genesis of The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, sequel to The Henna ArtistAdvice for authorsPress Play now & be sure to check out Alka Joshi's novels on Art In Fiction.Alka Joshi's WebsiteGet a free audiobook from AudibleMusic CreditsIntro: Paganology, performed by The Paul Plimley Trio; composed by Gregg SimpsonAd: Celtic Calypso, performed by Lunar Adventures; composed by Gregg SimpsonSubscribe to Art In Fiction to find out about upcoming podcast episodes, blog posts, featured authors, and more.This website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider helping us keep the lights on so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists. Just $3 buys us a coffee (and we really like coffee) at Ko-Fi. Just click this link: https://ko-fi.com/artinfictionAlso, check out the Art In Fiction website at www.artinfiction.com where you'll find over 1800 novels inspired by the arts in 10 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, and Other. Thank you!

Join me as I chat with Erika Gaffney, the creator of the ArtHerstory website at www.artherstory.net. Highlights:The genesis of the Art Herstory websiteDevelopments in celebrating women artists from the Renaissance and Baroque erasWhy has the work of female artists not been in the public eye until quite recently?Erika's background as an Acquisitions Editor in scholarly publishingWomen artists in the medieval eraWork by female artists that has been attributed to male artistsDiscussion of some of the artists featured on the Art Herstory website, including Clara Peeters, Giovanna Garzoni, and Ann Vallayer-CosterThe beautiful art note cards available on the Art Herstory websiteArt In Fiction novels about artists featured on the Art Herstory websiteExpanding into focusing on women botanical artistsWhat's next for Art Herstory?Press Play now & be sure to check out the Art Herstory website.ArtHerstory Notecards featuring the paintings of female artists are available in museum gift shops in the United States, notably at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC and the Joslyn Art Museum in Nebraska.Search for Awesome Art on SaatchiMusic CreditsIntro: Paganology, performed by The Paul Plimley Trio; composed by Gregg SimpsonAd: Celtic Calypso, performed by Lunar Adventures; composed by Gregg SimpsonSubscribe to Art In Fiction to find out about upcoming podcast episodes, blog posts, featured authors, and more.This website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider helping us keep the lights on so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists. Just $3 buys us a coffee (and we really like coffee) at Ko-Fi. Just click this link: https://ko-fi.com/artinfictionAlso, check out the Art In Fiction website at www.artinfiction.com where you'll find over 1800 novels inspired by the arts in 10 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, and Other. Thank you!

Join me as I chat with Deborah Swift, author of four novels listed on Art In Fiction, including The Lady's Slipper and the Women of Pepys' Diaries Series, all set in England in the 17th century. Highlights:Genesis of The Lady's Slipper (Visual Arts)Why the novel is set following the English Civil WarOrchids in The Lady's SlipperReading from The Lady's SlipperThe Women of Samuel Pepys' Diaries series and the trilogy of novels inspired by themWomen in 17th-century theaterResearching the 17th centuryHow to make a novel "compulsively readable"Press Play now & be sure to check out Deborah Swift's novels on Art In Fiction.Deborah Swift's WebsiteReceive 20% Off ProWritingAidMusic CreditsIntro: Paganology, performed by The Paul Plimley Trio; composed by Gregg SimpsonAd: Celtic Calypso, performed by Lunar Adventures; composed by Gregg SimpsonSubscribe to Art In Fiction to find out about upcoming podcast episodes, blog posts, featured authors, and more.This website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider helping us keep the lights on so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists. Just $3 buys us a coffee (and we really like coffee) at Ko-Fi. Just click this link: https://ko-fi.com/artinfictionAlso, check out the Art In Fiction website at www.artinfiction.com where you'll find over 1800 novels inspired by the arts in 10 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, and Other. Thank you!

Join me as I chat with Lilianne Milgrom, author of L’Origine, an intriguing novel about the creation and history of L’Origine du Monde by Gustave Courbet, one of the world’s most provocative paintings.Highlights:Find out why Courbet's L'Origine du Monde is still raising eyebrows after 150 yearsThe effect of the painting on LilianneGustave Courbet and realismHow reactions to L'Origine du Monde are like those to a Rorschach testIs the painting odious or empowering?The Paris Commune of 1870 and its role in L'OrigineA reading from the novelAdvice for authorsPress Play now & be sure to check out L'Origine on Art In Fiction.View L'Origine du Monde at the Musée d'Orsay.A Year of Writing Dangerously: 365 Days of Inspiration and Encouragement  by Barbara Abercrombie Lilianne Milgrom's WebsiteSearch for Awesome Art on SaatchiMusic CreditsIntro: Paganology, performed by The Paul Plimley Trio; composed by Gregg SimpsonAd: Celtic Calypso, performed by Lunar Adventures; composed by Gregg SimpsonSubscribe to Art In Fiction to find out about upcoming podcast episodes, blog posts, featured authors, and more.This website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider helping us keep the lights on so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists. Just $3 buys us a coffee (and we really like coffee) at Ko-Fi. Just click this link: https://ko-fi.com/artinfictionAlso, check out the Art In Fiction website at www.artinfiction.com where you'll find over 1800 novels inspired by the arts in 10 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, and Other. Thank you!

Meet Alex George, author of The Paris Hours,  a tour de force of a novel told over the course of one day in 1927 about four ordinary people whose stories are as extraordinary as the glorious city they inhabit.Highlights:The genesis of The Paris Hours --Marcel Proust and his maidHow is a writer like a magpie? Paris in the 1920s--incorporating the tapestry of history into a novelThe roles played in the novel by a panoply of stars, including Josephine Baker, Maurice Ravel, Ernest Hemingway and many more.Reading from The Paris HoursThe Unbound Book FestivalWhat's the one thing that all authors must do?Press Play now & be sure to check out The Paris Hours on Art In Fiction.Alex George's websitePhoto Credit:  Anastasia Pottinger: Rogue StudiosGet 50% off your first digital audiobook on AudiobooksNow.comMusic CreditsIntro: Paganology, performed by The Paul Plimley Trio; composed by Gregg SimpsonAd: Celtic Calypso, performed by Lunar Adventures; composed by Gregg SimpsonSubscribe to Art In Fiction to find out about upcoming podcast episodes, blog posts, featured authors, and more.This website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider helping us keep the lights on so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists. Just $3 buys us a coffee (and we really like coffee) at Ko-Fi. Just click this link: https://ko-fi.com/artinfictionAlso, check out the Art In Fiction website at www.artinfiction.com where you'll find over 1800 novels inspired by the arts in 10 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, and Other. Thank you!

Meet Donna DiGiuseppe, author of Lady in Ermine, a stunning biographical novel about Renaissance painter Sofonisba Anguissola.Highlights:Lady in Ermine is "a vivid portrait of a talented woman who defied the conventions of her times." Find out why!Who is Sofonisba Anguissola and why is she in the news lately?Discover why Giorgio Vasari, who wrote Lives of the Artists, considered Sofonisba's work worthy of the descriptor "invenzione".The Prado exhibition in 2019 that expanded Sofonisba's popularityIs it true there were "no women artists" back in the day? Why Donna DiGiuseppe chose Sofonisba Anguissola as the subject of her debut novelWas Sofonisba the Forrest Gump of her time?Why was Sofonisba considered  one of the premier portraitists of the 16th century?A reading from Lady in ErmineWhat was something Donna DiGiuseppe learned from writing Lady in Ermine ?What's the next novel about?Press Play now & be sure to check out Lady in Ermine on Art In Fiction.Donna DiGiuseppe's website and more information about Sofonisba Anguissola: www.sofonisba.netReceive 20% Off ProWritingAidMusic CreditsIntro: Paganology, performed by The Paul Plimley Trio; composed by Gregg SimpsonAd: Celtic Calypso, performed by Lunar Adventures; composed by Gregg SimpsonSubscribe to Art In Fiction to find out about upcoming podcast episodes, blog posts, featured authors, and more.This website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider helping us keep the lights on so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists. Just $3 buys us a coffee (and we really like coffee) at Ko-Fi. Just click this link: https://ko-fi.com/artinfictionAlso, check out the Art In Fiction website at www.artinfiction.com where you'll find over 1800 novels inspired by the arts in 10 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, and Other. Thank you!

In Episode 23, meet C. C. Humphreys, bestselling author of several novels listed on Art In Fiction, including Shakespeare's Rebel, Chasing the Wind, and Vlad: The Last Confession.Highlights:What is an adventure writer of historical fiction?The genesis of Shakespeare's Rebel: "Hamlet and swords" Challenges of depicting real people such as Shakespeare, Elizabeth I, Lord Essex, and Sir Robert CecilA reading from Shakespeare's RebelHow research can be a "springboard for the imagination"Art, aviation, and adventure in Chasing the WindWho was Vlad the Impaler (Vlad: The Last Confession) and was he misunderstood?Find out about new adventures through the unicorn tapestries in the Tapestry Trilogy.What is the one thing aspiring authors should do?What's next for C. C. HumphreysPress Play now & be sure to check out C. C. Humphreys's novels on Art In Fiction.C. C. Humphreys's website: http://www.authorchrishumphreys.com/Get a free audiobook from AudibleMusic CreditsIntro: Paganology, performed by The Paul Plimley Trio; composed by Gregg SimpsonAd:   Celtic Calypso, performed by Lunar Adventures; composed by Gregg Simpson. Subscribe to Art In Fiction to find out about upcoming podcast episodes, blog posts, featured authors, and more.This website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider helping us keep the lights on so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists. Just $3 buys us a coffee (and we really like coffee) at Ko-Fi. Just click this link: https://ko-fi.com/artinfictionAlso, check out the Art In Fiction website at www.artinfiction.com where you'll find over 1800 novels inspired by the arts in 10 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, and Other. Thank you!

Welcome to the Episode 22 of The Art In Fiction Podcast!Meet Charlie Lovett, bestselling author of 5 novels listed on Art In Fiction,  including his most recent, Escaping Dreamland.Highlights:What is a bibliophile and why do they interest Charlie so much?How Charlie chooses what to write aboutGenesis of Escaping Dreamland - what's with those children's series novels?Who really wrote the children's series so many readers grew up with (Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, et al)?Elements in Escaping Dreamland - New York, secrets, children's books, writers, and moreEvery good story starts with a question: what question launched Escaping Dreamland?Reading from Escaping Dreamland:  Alice Gold: Girl InventorGenesis of The Lost Book of the Grail - books, cathedrals, digital vs. analog, and historyWhy Barchester?The intriguing character of Arthur Prescott and his dislike of academic committee meetings (among other things)Use of the physical structure of the cathedral to hang the novel's plot onWhy Jane Austen in First Impressions? Writing the avuncular relationship between a man and a womanDoes Charlie have a favorite Jane Austen novel? The process of structuring a novelThe benefits of reading novels aloudInside the Writer's Studio - Charlie's podcastWhat's next for Charlie Lovett?Press Play now & be sure to check out Charlie Lovett's novels Escaping Dreamland, The Lost Book of the Grail, First Impressions, The Bookman's Tale, and The Further Adventures of Ebenezer Scrooge, in the Literature category on Art In Fiction.Charlie Lovett's website: https://charlielovett.com/Inside the Writer's Studio Podcast: https://www.charlielovett.com/podcast/Get 50% off your first digital audiobook on AudiobooksNow.comPhoto Credit:  Strategic Arts & ProductionsMusic CreditsIntro: Paganology, performed by The Paul Plimley Trio; composed by Gregg Simpson Ad:     Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider helping us keep the lights on so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists. Just $3 buys us a coffee (and we really like coffee) at Ko-Fi. Just click this link: https://ko-fi.com/artinfictionAlso, check out the Art In Fiction website at www.artinfiction.com where you'll find over 1800 novels inspired by the arts in 10 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, and Other. Thank you!

Welcome to the Art In Fiction Podcast!In this episode, I've compiled advice from nine of the authors interviewed in Season 1 of the podcast.  You'll learn five smart tips from Syrie James, Barbara Linn Probst, Maggie Humm, Stephanie Storey, Jeanne Mackin, Stephanie Cowell, Helaine Mario, Barbara Quick, and Patricia Morrisroe. Highlights:Tip #1: Write what you love to read Syrie James and Barbara Linn Probst talk about writing and reading what excites you. Tip #2: Find a mentorMaggie Humm shares her experience with writing courses and working with a mentor. Tip #3: Trust your gutStephanie Storey talks about trusting your gut.Jeanne Mackin discusses what to do about that editor in your head.Stephanie Cowell reminds authors to stay true to their vision. Tip #4: Develop a thick skin and a sense of humorHelaine Mario recommends staying true to the story you want to tell. Tip #5: Write for the love of itBarbara Quick and Patricia Morrisroe talk about making a living as a novelist.Press Play now and be sure to explore www.artinfiction.com to find novels by our featured authors.Syrie James:                     https://www.syriejames.com Barbara Linn Probst:  https://www.barbaralinnprobst.com/      Maggie Humm:               http://www.maggiehumm.net/ Stephanie Storey:        https://stephaniestorey.com/          Jeanne Mackin:              https://www.jeannemackin.com/      Stephanie Cowell:       http://www.stephaniecowell.com/          Helaine Mario:                https://helainemario.com/      Barbara Quick:               https://www.barbaraquick.com/      Patricia Morrisroe:      https://patriciamorrisroe.com/        Link to 20% Off for ProWritingAidMusic CreditsIntro music: Symbolist Waltz from the album Alive in SeattleAd music: The Feverfrom the album Full Moon.Composer: Gregg Simpson, performed by Lunar Adventures. This website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider helping us keep the lights on so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists. Just $3 buys us a coffee (and we really like coffee) at Ko-Fi. Just click this link: https://ko-fi.com/artinfictionAlso, check out the Art In Fiction website at www.artinfiction.com where you'll find over 1800 novels inspired by the arts in 10 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, and Other. Thank you!

Welcome to EPISODE 20  of the Art In Fiction Podcast.Paris between the wars is the exciting setting for Jeanne Mackin's novels The Last Collection and The Beautiful American.In this episode, find out about wacky surrealist lobsters, why pencils and paper were not allowed at fashion shows, and a lot more!Highlights:The Beautiful American and the art and life of photographer Lee Miller, famed surrealist Man Ray, and the indomitable PicassoFact and fiction in The Beautiful AmericanHow Mackin structured The Beautiful AmericanSurrealism, violence, lobsters, and moreThe surprising role played by Picasso in The Beautiful AmericanThe Last Collection and the world of haute couture in 1930s ParisThe rivalry between Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli--yes, they hated each other in real life and in the novel!Fact and fiction in The Last CollectionCommon themes in Jeanne Mackin's novelsCan the creative spirit save the world?Advice for authorsPress Play right now and be sure to check out The Beautiful American listed in the Photography category and The Last Collection listed in the Textile Arts category on Art In Fiction.Jeanne Mackin's website: https://www.jeannemackin.com/Receive 20% Off ProWritingAidMusic CreditsThe intro music is from Symbolist Waltz from the album Alive in Seattle and the ad music is from The Feverfrom the album Full Moon. Both pieces are composed by Gregg Simpson and performed by Lunar Adventures. Follow the links to download the full tracks.This website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you.  Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider helping us keep the lights on so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists. Just $3 buys us a coffee (and we really like coffee) at Ko-Fi. Just click this link: https://ko-fi.com/artinfictionAlso, check out the Art In Fiction website at www.artinfiction.com where you'll find over 1800 novels inspired by the arts in 10 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, and Other. Thank you!

Welcome to EPISODE 19 of the Art In Fiction Podcast. The three novelists you'll meet in this episode are each inspired by a different classical composer. They discuss their inspiration and research processes, and touch on a topic rarely discussed in author circles--money! Barbara Quick is the author of Vivaldi’s Virgins, Stephanie Cowell is the author of Marrying Mozart, and Patricia Morrisroe is the author of The Woman in the Moonlight about Beethoven's inspiration for his Moonlight Sonata.Highlights:Barbara Quick: inspiration to write Vivaldi's Virgins after discovering that the 18th-century composer had been the resident priest and composer in an all-girls foundling home in Venice. She also discusses the integral role that Venice plays in the novel.Stephanie Cowell: inspiration for Marrying Mozart, a novel about Mozart's relationship with the four Weber sisters, one of whom he married. Patricia Morrisroe: how she came to write The Woman in the Moonlight, her debut novel, after a career in journalism.Barbara: how she learned Italian to help her research Vivaldi's Virgins and the help she received from Vivaldi experts.A reading from Vivaldi's Virgins.Stephanie: the challenges of choosing which stories to include in the novel and what to leave out.A reading from Marrying Mozart.Patricia: the importance of fact-checking and extensive research.A reading from The Woman in the Moonlight.Writing and money (or its lack!).Press Play right now and be sure to check out Vivaldi's Virgins, Marrying Mozart and The Woman in the Moonlight listed in the Music category on Art In Fiction.Barbara Quick's website: https://www.barbaraquick.com/Stephanie Cowell's website: http://www.stephaniecowell.com/Patricia Morrisroe's website: https://patriciamorrisroe.com/Get an extended free trial of SmarterQueueMusic CreditsThe intro music is from Symbolist Waltz from the album Alive in Seattle and the ad music is from The Fever from the album Full Moon. Both pieces are composed by Gregg Simpson and performed by Lunar Adventures. Follow the links to download the full tracks.This website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qAre you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider helping us keep the lights on so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists. Just $3 buys us a coffee (and we really like coffee) at Ko-Fi. Just click this link: https://ko-fi.com/artinfictionAlso, check out the Art In Fiction website at www.artinfiction.com where you'll find over 1800 novels inspired by the arts in 10 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, and Other. Thank you!