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Five Compelling Questions with Shawn

Five Compelling Questions with Shawn

Written by: Shawn Reilly Simmons
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Award-Winning Author and Editor Shawn Reilly Simmons gets to know her guests by asking Five Compelling Questions (plus a few bonus ones) about the writing life. Topics include finding inspiration, staying motivated, writing as a career, staying sane during the creative process, and balancing fictional and real life.Shawn Reilly Simmons Art
Episodes
  • EP 314: 5CQ for Jackie Thomas-Kennedy, Author of The Other Wife

    EP 314: 5CQ for Jackie Thomas-Kennedy, Author of The Other Wife
    Jul 20 2026

    In this episode, author Jackie Thomas-Kennedy discusses her novel 'The Other Wife,' exploring themes of memory, midlife change, and the power of storytelling. She shares her writing process, character development, and insights into navigating the complexities of contemporary fiction.
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    22 mins
  • EP 313: 5CQ for Gerald R. Patnode, Author of The Sterling Defense

    EP 313: 5CQ for Gerald R. Patnode, Author of The Sterling Defense
    Jul 17 2026

    In this episode, author Gerald R. Patnode Jr. shares the fascinating story behind his debut novel, The Stirling Defense, exploring hidden history, the challenges of writing historical fiction, and the importance of confronting uncomfortable truths in history.
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    15 mins
  • EP 312: 5CQ for Laura Moriarty, Author of Sunlight Finds You

    EP 312: 5CQ for Laura Moriarty, Author of Sunlight Finds You
    Jul 15 2026

    In this episode, Laura Moriarty discusses her novel 'Sunlight Finds You,' exploring themes of first love, forgiveness, class, and the power of storytelling. She shares insights into her writing process, character development, and the significance of setting in her work.
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    38 mins
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