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ENCORE EPISODE: Queen of the Beach Read, Author Hannah McKinnon
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Hannah McKinnon is an award-winning author of eight women's fiction and beach read novels with Simon & Schuster. Her notable titles include The Summer Club, (July 23rd), Message in the Sand, The View from Here, Sailing Lessons, The Summer House, Mystic Summer, and The Lake Season. Her latest release, The Darlings, came out on May 2nd. Previously, she published two YA novels, Franny Parker and The Properties of Water, with FSG Macmillan. Hannah resides in Fairfield County, Connecticut, with her family, where she enjoys spending time in her backyard, chasing chickens, wrangling rescue dogs, or at the lake. Follow her on Instagram at Hannah McKinnon Writes and Twitter at Hannah McKinnon.
Key Discussion Points:
- Introduction and New Book Announcement:
- Introduction of Hannah McKinnon and her new book The Summer Club, releasing on July 23rd.
- Overview of her career and previous titles.
- Family Dynamics and Character Development:
- Discussion on Hannah’s approach to exploring complex family relationships in her books.
- Insights into the themes of family stress points and creating relatable characters.
- Writing Process and Settings:
- Hannah’s approach to incorporating settings as integral parts of her stories.
- Research and personal experiences influencing her New England settings.
- Publishing Journey and Challenges:
- Hannah’s transition from middle grade books to contemporary women's fiction.
- Overcoming challenges in the publishing industry, including dealing with rejection and maintaining a balance with social media.
- Advice for Aspiring Writers:
- Importance of perseverance and doing thorough research on the marketplace.
- Using acknowledgements in books to find potential agents and publishers.
Conclusion: Hannah McKinnon shared valuable insights into her writing process, the importance of setting in her novels, and advice for aspiring writers. Her candid discussion about the challenges of the publishing industry and maintaining authenticity in social media presence provided a relatable perspective for both new and seasoned writers.
Mentioned Links:
- Hannah McKinnon’s website: www.hannahmckinnon.com
- Instagram: Hannah McKinnon Writes
- Twitter: Hannah McKinnon
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1. Family Dynamics in Author Interviews (00:00:00)
2. Reinventing Yourself as a Writer (00:13:52)
3. Navigating the Social Media Balancing Act (00:18:14)
4. Advice for Aspiring Women's Fiction Writers (00:24:49)
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