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Vanessa Riley - ISLAND QUEEN

Vanessa and I discuss Island Queen, bringing Dorothy Kirwan Thomas to life, why she created her fabulous Author’s Note, how the stunning cover came about, the importance of uncovering stories hidden to history, and much more.

Vanessa and I discuss Island Queen, bringing Dorothy Kirwan Thomas to life, why she created her fabulous Author’s Note, how the stunning cover came about, the importance of uncovering stories hidden to history, and much more.

Vanessa’s recommended reads are:

  1. How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones
  2. Pack Up the Moon by Kristan Higgins
  3. Dating Playbook by Farrah Rochon

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If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Sadeqa Johnson, Hazel Gaynor, Natalie Jenner, Judithe Little, and Julia Kelly.

Enjoy reading books in the fantasy genre? Check out the Fantasy Inn Podcast.

Island Queen can be purchased at the Conversations from a Page Bookshop storefront.       

 

 

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