In this episode, we have the privilege of chatting with Helene Wecker. Helene is the author of the Mythopoeic Award-winning historical fantasy novel The Golem and the Jinni and its sequel, The Hidden Palace. Today, she joins the podcast to discuss her work, background, and writing process. Helene was an aspiring writer from a young age, and as time went on, she started writing short stories that ultimately blossomed into a successful career path. Drawing inspiration from a number of distinct elements related to her Jewish heritage, Helene has created a work of literature that is truly intriguing…  Click play to hear Helene talk about: A timeline of her creative writing journey.  How being a child of an immigrant family informed her work as an author. The writing process behind The Golem and the Jinni. How the story arc of her work captures people’s attention. Want to learn more about Helene and her fascinating work? Visit www.helenewecker.com now! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C