Today's episode features two authors: John Byrne Barry and Jill Culinar, who share their fascinating writing and publishing experiences and amazing tips.
John and I discuss:

When I Killed My Father: An Assisted-Suicide Family Thriller
Putting humour into difficult subjects
The importance of having hard conversations with your family
The necessary components of a good book blurb
Having the setting accomplish more than one thing

Character voice: what it is and how to get it right


Tips for crafting stories that deal with controversial or difficult topics

Jill and I discuss:

Being a member of writing organizations in various places around the world, such as Crime Writers of Canada
How living in different countries has played a part in her writing
A Contrary Journey, published in 2021 and A Room in Blake’s Folley, published in 2022
Writing romance to counterbalance the serious nature of her nonfiction writing
Telling music and travel stories on Radio France
Her incredible photography exhibition and how she uncovered forgotten and buried truths in history
Her critical art in her “chaotic and strange” museum-house
The storytelling podcast she hosts
Advice for writers incorporating history or travel into their stories

John: http://www.johnbyrnebarry.com Twitter @johnbyrnebarry Facebook: johnbyrnebarryauthor
Jill: http://www.jill-culiner.com Blog: https://jewish-histories.over-blog.com Storytelling Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/j-arlene-culiner
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