SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon!Head to art school with debut novelist Antonia Angress today. We discuss the inspiration for her debut novel, Sirens & Muses, which one of our best debuts of 2023.If you have ever dreamed of attending art school, you will want to tune in to today's discussion and fictional art book stack.Today, we are joined by debut novelist Antonia Angress as she shares her inspiration for Sirens & Muses and how pursuing an MFA program allowed her the time and resources to finally pivot from a career in teaching to her dream of writing.Angress shares the surprising discovery that her novel, set during the financial crisis of the 2010s, has been deeply meaningful for Gen Z readers as they also face their own uncertainty and disillusionment.We also discuss how success in the art world is often influenced by class, making it inaccessible to marginalized groups, and what we can learn from adding characters from different wealth spectrums to her dialogue to showcase the scarcity of artistic resources for many students.Check out this BONUS LIST of 27 book titles that include the best books about art and artists for your month. Patrons receive a printable version of today's checklist as a thank you! Mentioned in this episode:Joining the Patreon community is an affordable way to support the show and gain access to a wealth of resources, including our monthly FULLY BOOKED buzzy new release show, exclusive author interviews, music playlists, and more! The Best Books About Art & Artists to Read NowMeet the NEW 2024 MomAdvice Book Club BooksBluff by Michael KardosThe Best Fiction Books of 2023The Best Debut Novels of 2023 to Not MissSirens & Muses by Antonia AngressSirens & Muses Book Club Guide & Cocktail RecipeLife Drawing by Robin BlackSelf-Portrait with Boy by Rachel LyonZoe Kravitz & Thomas McKenzie to Lead Mona Fastvold’s Psychological Horror “Self-Portrait”The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis“The Masterpiece:” NYC's Grand Central as One of the StarsThe Fiona Davis Interview You Need to HearMy Name is Asher Lev by Chaim PotokFake Like Me by Barbara BourlandShop the above (Amazon) links or through my Book Gang Bookshop Page!! They pay a 10% commission on every sale and match 10% to independent bookstores.Connect With Us:Connect With Antonia Angress on Instagram or WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)