426: Overcoming Differences and the Ability to Change in Novels - Interview

Today, Lori is interviewing Khristin Wierman. We'll be talking about how she explores the theme of overcoming differences in her debut novel Buck's Pantry. Khristin Wierman spent twenty years rising through the marketing ranks of Fortune 500 companies, building a career that was lucrative, ego-boosting, and a little bit soul-crushing. So she quit. And had no idea what to do with her life. Writing novels ensued. She was born and raised in a small East Texas town—which means she came into this world a Dallas Cowboys fan and ardently believes "y'all" is a legitimate pronoun. Some things she enjoys are playing golf with her husband and stepson, poker, yoga, chocolate, the Golden State Warriors, and the daily adventure of life with an adorably imperfect cat named Rocco. She lives in San Francisco, California. You can find her on her website or follow her on Facebook.   In this episode Khristin Wierman and Lori discuss: How to ensure each character has their own distinct voice and mannerisms Seeing the good in people and places you disagree with Untying the knots inside yourself as a path to fulfillment   Plus, her #1 tip for writers. For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/426

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