A Creative Process on Crafting Women's Fiction and Character Development -116
Author Express
05 Mar 2025
17:03
Are you a fan of women's fiction that resonates deeply and moves the soul? In this captivating episode of Author Express, meet Donna Norman-Carbone, the creative force behind beloved titles such as All That Is Sacred. Discover how Donna's experiences as an educator influences her compelling storytelling and character development. This episode offers a delightful mix of literary intrigue, including a sneak peek into the mysterious connective threads in her work, Of Lies and Honey. Topics like social class dynamics, debutante societies, and motherhood struggles weave through her novels, offering rich discussion points for book enthusiasts. Tune in to explore these gripping themes and gain insight into the art of balancing multiple storylines. Don't miss out on an enriching conversation that promises to ignite your passion for well-told tales.
Donna Norman-Carbone, the award-winning author of All That is Sacred and Of Lies and Honey, published by Red Adept Publishing, has a passion for writing women’s fiction that tugs at the heartstrings. Donna is also co-host of the podcast, Authors Talking Bookish, and the program director for the Bookish Road Trip.
Website- www.donnanormancarbone.com
Instagram & Threads- @donnanormancarbone
Facebook- dncarboneauthor
Amazon author page- Donna Norman-Carbone
Authors Talking Bookish: www.authorstalkingbookish.com
Support your local bookstore & this podcast by getting your copy ofAll That Is Scaredand Of Lies and Honey at Bookshop.org
A little about today's host-
Author and musical composer Kathleen Basi is mother to three boys and one chromosomally-gifted daughter. Her debut novel, A SONG FOR THE ROAD, 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 https://kathleenbasi.substack.com/.
Be sure to follow or subscribe to Author Express wherever you listen to podcasts and to follow us on Instagram @AuthorExpressPodcast
Learn more about our hosts, the guests we've had, and their books -
Are you a fan of women's fiction that resonates deeply and moves the soul? In this captivating episode of Author Express, meet Donna Norman-Carbone, the creative force behind beloved titles such as All That Is Sacred. Discover how Donna's experiences as an educator influences her compelling storytelling and character development. This episode offers a delightful mix of literary intrigue, including a sneak peek into the mysterious connective threads in her work, Of Lies and Honey. Topics like social class dynamics, debutante societies, and motherhood struggles weave through her novels, offering rich discussion points for book enthusiasts. Tune in to explore these gripping themes and gain insight into the art of balancing multiple storylines. Don't miss out on an enriching conversation that promises to ignite your passion for well-told tales.
Donna Norman-Carbone, the award-winning author of All That is Sacred and Of Lies and Honey, published by Red Adept Publishing, has a passion for writing women’s fiction that tugs at the heartstrings. Donna is also co-host of the podcast, Authors Talking Bookish, and the program director for the Bookish Road Trip.
Website- www.donnanormancarbone.com
Instagram & Threads- @donnanormancarbone
Facebook- dncarboneauthor
Amazon author page- Donna Norman-Carbone
Authors Talking Bookish: www.authorstalkingbookish.com
Support your local bookstore & this podcast by getting your copy ofAll That Is Scaredand Of Lies and Honey at Bookshop.org
A little about today's host-
Author and musical composer Kathleen Basi is mother to three boys and one chromosomally-gifted daughter. Her debut novel, A SONG FOR THE ROAD, 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 https://kathleenbasi.substack.com/.
Be sure to follow or subscribe to Author Express wherever you listen to podcasts and to follow us on Instagram @AuthorExpressPodcast
Learn more about our hosts, the guests we've had, and their books -