In 'Pete and Alice in Maine,' a marriage is tested during pandemic

Author Caitlin Shetterly discusses her debut novel 'Pete and Alice in Maine' which explores the challenges faced by a couple during the pandemic, including infidelity and forgiveness. She shares personal experiences and the impact on her writing, emphasizing the theme of forgiveness in a marriage. The episode explores the conflicting emotions and doubts that arise when trying to forgive, and how writing offered solace amidst personal challenges. It also delves into the impact of writing the novel during a pandemic and the search for empathy, leaving the ending open-ended for speculation.