Uncorking a Story Podcast

Uncorking a Story

Hosted ByMike Carlon

Stories influence, teach and inspire us, but what about the storytellers who create them? Uncorking a Story profiles storytellers to uncover how their background and life experiences influence the stories they create. We learn what motivates them, their path to success, and what fuels them to keep creating. It all starts by asking one simple question, where does your story begin? Welcome to uncorking a story. All of the books promoted on Uncorking a Story can be viewed and purchased here: https://bookshop.org/shop/UncorkingaStory

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Letting it Cook, with Fiona Barton

October 1, 2024 MPN Uncorking a Story 0 Comments
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“Writing is not just putting your fingers on the keys. Writing is thinking, imagining, and playing games in your head.” — Fiona Barton

In this episode of Uncorking a Story, host Mike Carlon sits down with New York Times bestselling author Fiona Barton, known for her psychological thrillers The Widow, The Child, The Suspect, and Local Gone Missing. Fiona opens up about her journey from seasoned journalist to novelist, offering insight into her writing process, character development, and the power of letting ideas “cook” in your mind before putting pen to paper.

Key Themes

  1. Transitioning from journalism to fiction: Fiona reflects on her 35-year journalism career and how it influenced her shift to writing novels.
  2. Character-driven storytelling: She shares her approach to developing complex characters based on real-life experiences.
  3. Writing under pressure: Lessons learned from rushing through her second book and the importance of taking time to think.
  4. The power of a good deadline: How entering a writing competition pushed her to complete her first novel.
  5. Multiple narrators in thrillers: Fiona discusses the challenge and excitement of writing from multiple perspectives.
  6. Exploring loneliness and grief: A sneak peek into her latest novel, Talking to Strangers, and the deep emotional themes contained within.
  7. Creative advice for aspiring authors: Fiona’s advice on embracing change, taking risks, and not being afraid to let stories develop over time.

Buy Talking to Strangers

Amazon: https://amzn.to/4d6h5Rt

Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9781984803078

Connect with Fiona

Website: https://www.fionabartonauthor.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fionabartonauthor

Twitter: https://x.com/figbarton

Connect with Mike

Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/

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