Hello, Protagonists!
My guest today on CREATIVE. INSPIRED. HAPPY is Erin Crosby Eckstine, whose debut novel, Junie, was February’s Good Morning America book pick.
Today, we talk about:
using family stories as inspiration for a novel
deciding when to insert real history and when to make it flexible in historical fiction
what happens behind-the-scenes on the set of Good Morning America for author interviews,
how writers can prepare for media appearances and publicity events,
and so much more.
I hope you enjoy the show!
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