#69 - Lies, Love & Leaky Roofs: Amy Jo Burns Discusses Mercury
Update: 2024-05-07
Description
Amy Jo Burns is the acclaimed author of the novel Mercury, a captivating story that delves into the complex dynamics of a family of roofers in the small town of Mercury, Pennsylvania. With a background in industrial and labor relations from Cornell University, Amy Jo brings a unique perspective to her storytelling, crafting richly layered characters and exploring themes of secrets, redemption, and the power of choice.
Discussed in this Episode:
- The inspiration behind Mercury and the significance of the roofing profession
- Strategies for creating a vivid sense of place and capturing small-town life
- The role of secrets and revelations in driving the narrative forward
- Lessons learned from writing a multi-generational family saga
- Insights on character development, theme, and structuring a novel across multiple timelines
Links:
- "Mercury: A Novel" Book: https://amzn.to/4a3ub0g
- Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zjFVeOxiAqg
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Produced by Podcast Studio X.
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