Minisode: An Interview with "No Land to Light On" Author Yara Zgheib
Episode description
Today’s spoiler-free minisode includes a conversation between Kaytee and author Yara Zgheib. Yara is the author of No Land to Light On, a heartbreaking and heart-mending love story of immigration and parenthood and leaving your heart across the ocean. This book was an Indie Press List pick for March from An Unlikely Story. Tune into my conversation with Yara to hear about:
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Writing as therapy
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Turning real world events into novel
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The humanity in every story
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Her personal connections to this story
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Travel and privilege
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How Ph.D.s are so useful
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Her favorite characters
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And of course: a book she wants to press into your hands.
Minisode show notes are not timestamped, but linked titles are below for you to peruse. These are affiliate links, which kick back a small percentage of your purchase to the podcast, which helps support the show!
No Land to Light On by Yara Zgheib
The Girls at 17 Swann Street by Yara Zgheib
The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
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