May 12 2021 31 mins
Kathleen Basi is the author of the new novel, A Song for the Road, a story of a womxn’s healing road trip after profound loss.
"Basi's exquisite, gut-wrenching debut is filled with loss, hope, and secrets.” - Booklist
In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:
- The brick wall that is an invitation
- Feeding your creativity when supporting your family
- And more
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This Week’s Writing Prompt
This week’s writing prompt: Think of a scene from your WIP. Think about the place where it is set: the smell, the sound, the way it feels on the skin and in your body. Freewrite 3-4 details you can weave into the dialogue that can be evoked in a sentence or two, so that you can weave them into your action.
Explore Womxn Authors
In this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:
- Sonya Yoerg, Author of True Places
- Louise Miller, Author of The Late Bloomers’ Club
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Check Out More Womxn Authors
- Episode 74: Tashie Bhuiyan - Author of Counting Down With You
- Episode 73: Ellen Hagan - Author of Reckless, Glorious, Girl and Blooming Fiascoes
- Episode 72: Heather Ostman - Author of The Second Chance Home for Girls
- Episode 71: Elle Marr - Author of Lies We Bury