Jennifer Craven is the author of All That Shines and Whispers, a re-imagining of what happens after the credits roll on The Sound of Music. The book explores themes of betrayal, sacrifice, consequences, and redemption, set against the backdrop of Nazi-era Europe.

In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:

• That words have power and that we can use them for positive or negative purposes
• How her book was inspired by The Sound of Music
• And more

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This Week’s Writing Prompt

This week’s writing prompt: Write a story in which you are disconnected from someone society tells you you should inherently be close to. Write how you navigate the distance, remain true to yourself, and explain your choice to those who just don’t understand.

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• Kiersten Modglin - Author of My Husband’s Secret
• Ashleigh Renard - Author of Swing

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