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Exploring the People Behind the Stories of History with Author Sharon Virts (E111)
Description
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Sharon Virts. Beyond her business acumen, Sharon is a gifted visual artist, intertwining her artistic expression with extraordinary storytelling to breathe life into intricate characters and vivid settings that captivate the heart and ignite the imagination. She has authored two bestselling novels, Masque of Honor and Veil of Doubt. Her latest novel, The Grays of Truth, was published yesterday. Sharon lives at the historic Selma Mansion in Virginia with her husband, Scott Miller, and their three Labrador retrievers.
Key Highlights:
- Sharon’s extensive research process and how it enhances her storytelling
- Insights on how reading shapes a writer’s journey
- The power of personal stories in bringing history to life
- Sharon’s book flight includes historical fiction novels that has influenced her writing
Whether you’re a history buff, aspiring writer, or simply a lover of great stories, you’re sure to enjoy this episode with Sharon.
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Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
- Trixie Belden books
- The Erection Set by Mickey Spillane
- Stephen King books
- Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan
- All the Glimmering Stars by Mark Sullivan
- The Last Green Valley by Mark Sullivan
- Diane Chamberlain books
- Amy Harmon books
- Susan Meissner books
- East of Eden by John Steinbeck
- Stephanie Dray books
- The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
- A Time to Kill by John Grisham
- Rednecks by Taylor Brown
- The Unicorn Woman by Gayl Jones
Book Flight
- Homecoming by Kate Morton
- Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
- The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
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