Suspense Novel, and the Role of Rest for Writers

Charlotte Readers Podcast

In this episode 332, we feature Leah Konen’s suspense novel You Should Have Told Me, which offers a gripping take on new motherhood. We discuss Kammeron Polverari’s blog post on an underrated topic: the role of rest for writers. And we share community updates and more!
Today’s Featured Authors:
Leah Konen: Time Stamp: 4:18
In You Should Have Told Me, a Paste Magazine Most Anticipated Book of 2023, a new mother chases the secrets her partner left behind after his sudden disappearance. An endlessly suspenseful and surprising look at both the beauty and darkness of modern motherhood, this is a roller-coaster of a thriller with family at its heart. Learn more at https://www.leahkonen.com/.
Kammeron Polverari: Time Stamp: 34:57
We discuss Kammeron Polverari’s blog post “Might I Suggest a Hammock?” (https://charlottereaderspodcast.com/might-i-suggest-a-hammock/).
2-Minute Tip: Time Stamp: 26:04
Don’t miss Charlotte Lit co-founder and executive director Paul Reali’s tip, part four of a series about how to start a writing project.
Book Recommendations: Time Stamp: 44:43
Hannah recommends:
The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion
Sarah recommends:
Something Like Gravity by Amber Smith
Landis recommends:
Leaves from a President’s Notebook: Lessons on Life and Leadership by Thomas H. Kearn, Jr.
Mark West, Storied Charlotte Blog (https://pages.charlotte.edu/mark-west/blog/author/miwest/), recommends:
The People We Keep by Allison Larkin
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