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Melissa Weisner Talks 'Wish I Were Here', Writing Journey, and Magical Realism in Fiction
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In this What to Read Next Podcast episode, we chat with author Melissa Weisner, whose works span emotional women’s fiction and lighthearted romance. Melissa talks about her unique journey to becoming an author, starting in her 30s with no plans of writing, and shares the inspiration behind her latest novel, Wish I Were Here( https://amzn.to/3Y6EUTR). We dive into the fascinating concept of identity loss and how Melissa created a fun, uplifting, romantic story from a tragic, real-life event. She also shares her love for audiobooks, how they have changed her reading life, and her latest book recommendations centered on themes of fate, magic, and second chances.
Key Takeaways:
- Melissa’s Writing Journey
- Inspiration for Wish I Were Here
- Magical Realism and Romance
- Audiobook Love
Book Recommendations from Melissa:
- The Backtrack by Erin LaRosa https://amzn.to/3Yo7TDN
- Prime Time Romance by Kate Robb https://amzn.to/3BNyv8v
- Witchful Thinking by Celestine Martin https://amzn.to/4f1zdx3
- Red String Theory by Lauren Kung Jessen https://amzn.to/4885a4I
Connect with Melissa Weisner:
- Website: MelissaWeisner.com
- Instagram: @MelissaWeisnerAuthor
- TikTok: @MelissaWeisnerAuthor
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