Zibby speaks with debut author Elizabeth O’Connor about WHALE FALL, a haunting and exquisite novel about an 18-year-old girl on a beautiful but blisteringly harsh Welsh island in 1938, and how her life changes when two anthropologists arrive to study her island’s disappearing way of life, forcing her to confront the outside world. The conversation delves into the novel's themes of isolation, folklore, cultural change, and the interplay between nature and humanity. Elizabeth shares insights into her inspiration, drawn from her academic background in English literature and personal connections to coastal landscapes. She also delves into her writing process, next project, and best advice for aspiring authors.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3XbiH7LShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for listening guides and more. **(Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact [email protected].) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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