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Based on a True Story Panel Discussion

In our panel discussion with guest host Vanessa MacLaren-Wray, authors Karen Beatty, Lisa Jacob, and Michael Thal discuss the challenges and strategies in writing stories based on real-life events and locations.

Books and resources mentioned during this episode:

  • Carnival Farm by Lisa Jacob
  • Dodging Prayers and Bullets by Karen Beatty
  • The Lip Reader by Michael Thal
  • The Dragon Eater by J. Scott Coatsworth
  • The Inn of the Seven Stars by Kevin Beckett
  • Shadows of Insurrection by Vanessa MacLaren-Wray
  • Then They Fight You by Steven D. Brewer

Also visit our Marketplace for more information about the books and stories mentioned during this episode.

https://spbu-podcast.com/podcast-player/936/based-on-a-true-story.mp3

Play in new window | Duration: 00:38:08 | Recorded on March 22, 2023

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