Georgia on My Mind: An Interview with Barbara Linn Probst, Author of Queen of the Owls

Art In Fiction

10-11-2020 • 36 mins

Welcome to EPISODE 18 of the Art In Fiction Podcast.

Barbara Linn Probst's debut novel inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe is a must-read for fans of the artist and of  compelling stories.

In this lively episode, I chat with Barbara about her novel Queen of the Owls, the art of Georgia O'Keeffe, and a lot more.

Highlights:

  • Queen of the Owls and its relationship to the art and life of Georgia O'Keeffe
  • Feminism and Georgia O'Keeffe
  • What did Georgia O'Keeffe say to feminist icon Gloria Steinem when she came to visit?
  • O'Keeffe's work in Hawaii and its relationship to Queen of the Owls
  • Does a work of art benefit from interpretation by others? Do  artists always know or can they analyze their influences and intentions?
  • Complexities of relationships as portrayed in Queen of the Owls
  • What does the title Queen of the Owls mean?
  • Ghost Ranch and the celebrations honoring Georgia O'Keeffe's birthday on November 15 - see www.ghostranch.org for details regarding Barbara's virtual presentation about O'Keeffe's influence on her and the protagonist in Queen of the Owls
  • Reading from Queen of the Owls
  • Barbara's background in social work and qualitative research and its relationship to her novel-writing
  • Barbara is an amateur pianist - how has her love of music inspired her second novel?
  • The obsessive nature of novel-writing
  • Advice for new authors

Press Play right now and be sure to check out Queen of the Owls listed in the Photography category on Art In Fiction.

Barbara Linn Probst's website: https://www.barbaralinnprobst.com/
Ghost Ranch: https://www.ghostranch.org/

Link to 20% Off ProWritingAid

Music Credits

The 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 Simpsonand performed by Lunar Adventures. Follow the links to download the full tracks.

This website con

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/artinfiction

Also, check out the Art In Fiction website at https://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.

You Might Like

The Moth
The Moth
The Moth
99% Invisible
99% Invisible
Roman Mars
Myths and Legends
Myths and Legends
Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod
The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Adam Graham Radio Detective Podcasts
LeVar Burton Reads
LeVar Burton Reads
LeVar Burton and Stitcher
Anxiety Rx
Anxiety Rx
Russell Kennedy
McCartney: A Life in Lyrics
McCartney: A Life in Lyrics
iHeartPodcasts and Pushkin Industries