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Defining Book Club Fiction

The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

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Empowering Women Through Historical Fiction and Storytelling

The chapter explores the author's decision-making process behind a dual timeline in a novel inspired by their great great grandmother's murder, focusing on giving distinct voices to protagonists. It delves into themes of women's ambition and empowerment in Sicilian history, reflecting on past and present struggles for women's rights. The conversation expands to discussing the blending of real life and fiction, selling TV and film rights, challenges in the entertainment industry, and the importance of writers engaging in marketing and adaptation processes.

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