A Light-Hearted Mystery, and Writing the Next Chapter

Charlotte Readers Podcast

In this episode 349, we feature award-winning author and founder of Starr Creek Press, Julie Mathison, and her novel The Starlet Letter, which reviewers call a “quirky, light-hearted historical mystery” with “wonderfully developed characters.” Plus Robert Babirad talks about writing that next chapter, and Charlotte Lit teaches us to embrace beach reads.
Today’s Featured Authors:
Julie Mathison: Time Stamp: 4:34
The Starlet Letter is book one of the Canary House Mysteries, a tongue-in-cheek historical mystery series featuring amateur sleuths and literary themes. When a washed-up Ziegfeld Follies star goes missing, can the Van der Beeck twins crack the case without breaking their necks... or losing their hearts? Learn more at https://juliemathison.com/.
Robert Babirad: Time Stamp: 46:18
We discuss Robert Babirad’s blog post “Writing That Next Chapter.” (https://charlottereaderspodcast.com/writing-that-next-chapter/)
2-Minute Tip: Time Stamp: 39:25
Don’t miss Charlotte Lit co-founder and executive director Paul Reali’s tip about embracing beach reads.
Book Recommendations: Time Stamp: 57:08
Hannah recommends:
The Maidens by Alex Michaelides
Sarah recommends:
Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang
Landis recommends:
The Last Full Measure by Jeff Shaara
The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
Mark West, Storied Charlotte Blog (https://pages.charlotte.edu/mark-west/blog/author/miwest/), recommends:
Carolina Moonset by Matt Goldman
Community Voices:
Thanks to Michael Polelle for sharing two elevator pitches.
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