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S. C. Perkins - FATAL FAMILY TIES

S. C. Perkins - FATAL FAMILY TIES

Stephanie and I discuss her new book Fatal Family Ties, the complexity of researching individuals who fought in the Civil War, her favorite secondary characters to write, how her title came about, how the theme of second chance ended up winding through this book, and much more.

Stephanie and I discuss her new book Fatal Family Ties, the complexity of researching individuals who fought in the Civil War, her favorite secondary characters to write, how her title came about, how the theme of second chance ended up winding through this book, and much more.

Stephanie’s recommended reads are:

  1. A Peculiar Combination by Ashley Weaver
  2. The Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley
  3. A Rogue of One’s Own by Evie Dunmore
  4. The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton
  5. The Hunting Wives by May Cobb

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Fatal Family Ties can be purchased at the Conversations from a Page Bookshop storefront.       

 

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Celeste Connally/S.C. Perkins Profile Photo

Celeste Connally/S.C. Perkins

Author

S.C. Perkins is a fifth-generation Texan who grew up hearing fascinating stories of her ancestry and eating lots of great Tex-Mex. Her first book, Murder Once Removed, was the winner of the 2017 Malice Domestic Best First Traditional Mystery competition, and an Agatha Award Nominee. She resides in Houston and, when she’s not writing, she’s likely outside in the sun or on the beach.