EP.27 House Swaps and Hilarity: An Interview with Amy Poeppel

In this episode of Elena Meets the Author, I interview the wonderful novelist Amy Poeppel about her latest book, Far and Away, a comedic tale of two families from Dallas and Berlin embarking on a chaotic house swap. Amy shares the inspiration behind her book, drawn from her own experiences living in these cities, and we dive into the complexities of writing a multi-layered story. She discusses the humorous misunderstandings and cultural clashes her characters face and gives insights into her unique writing process, including her preference for using a whiteboard over outlining. We wrap up with a conversation about how Amy's characters discover the true meaning of home and community.Links to books mentioned:Please buy through these links to directly support the podcast for free! Amy Poeppel - Far and AwayAmy’s book recommendations: The Correspondence The Road to Tender HeartsRed Island House Check out my favorite rolling top 10 books, updated regularly! Watch Amy’s trailer here 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:39 Meet the Author: Amy Poeppel02:13 The Inspiration Behind the Novel05:00 Humorous Miscommunications11:03 Writing Process and Challenges15:24 Character Development and Research25:49 Exploring the Vermeer Scandal26:12 Writing Process and Research28:49 Teenage Dialogue and Miscommunication30:14 Character Development and Themes32:51 Challenges and Joys of Writing37:18 The Importance of Community39:17 Starting a Writing Career Later in Life45:59 Upcoming Projects and Inspirations49:43 Book Recommendations52:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit elenabowes.substack.com

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