Explore the creative heartbeat of the Midwest in this Author Express episode featuring Sara Brunsvold, author of The Atlas of Untold Stories. Uncover how her roots on a multigenerational dairy farm in rural Missouri and her connections to Mark Twain’s hometown shaped her approach to storytelling and character development. Sara offers a glimpse into her latest women’s contemporary fiction, weaving themes of family, faith, and the stories we all keep hidden.Curious about the inspiration behind her memorable characters and the powerful mother-daughter relationships at the story’s core? Tune in as Sara shares little-known details about her writing process, how she balances life with teenage daughters, and why Little Women continues to inspire her. Ready for a unique literary road trip across America’s heartland? Don’t miss out—this is a must-listen for fans of family fiction, book lovers, and Midwest literature enthusiasts alike.Sara Brunsvold is the Christy Award-winning author of The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip and The Divine Proverb of Streusel. She creates stories that boldly engage contemporary issues through the lens of hope and unshakable faith. Her passion is to connect with readers first through books, then through meaningful conversation. She lives with her family in Kansas.Connect with Sara:Website- <a href="https://sarabrunsvold.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sarabrunsvold.com</a>IG- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sara_brunsvold" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@sara_brunsvold</a>FB- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sarabrunsvoldauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sara Brunsvold, Author</a> Support your local bookstore & this podcast by getting your copy of&nbsp;The Atlas of Untold Stories&nbsp;at <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/90599/9780800746124" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> <h2>A little about today's host-</h2>Author and musical composer Kathleen Basi is mother to three boys and one chromosomally-gifted daughter. Her debut novel, <a href="https://kathleenbasi.com/novels/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A SONG FOR THE ROAD</a>, follows a musician on an unconventional road trip. Bestselling author Kerry Anne King writes, “In a novel filled with music, heartbreak, and surprising laughter, Basi takes us on a journey that encompasses both unimaginable loss and the powerful resilience of the human heart.” Meaty, earnest, occasionally humorous, and ultimately uplifting, Kathleen’s fiction highlights the best within ourselves and each other. She writes monthly reflections on life, writing and beauty on her newsletter. Subscribe at <a href="https://kathleenbasi.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://kathleenbasi.substack.com/</a>.&nbsp; Be sure to follow or subscribe to Author Express wherever you listen to podcasts and to follow us on Instagram<a href="https://instagram.com/AuthorExpressPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @AuthorExpressPodcast </a> Learn more about our hosts, the guests we've had, and their books -<a href="https://linktr.ee/AuthorExpressPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/AuthorExpressPodcast</a>

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