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From Heart Surgery to Literary Success: Megan Michelle on Her Debut Novel 'Skylark' | Episode 141

From Heart Surgery to Literary Success: Megan Michelle on Her Debut Novel 'Skylark' | Episode 141

Update: 2025-11-05
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In this episode of the Bookaholic podcast, host welcomes debut author Megan Michelle to discuss her first novel, 'Skylark.' Megan shares her deeply personal journey of how a life-changing open heart surgery inspired the story of Rachel Riker, the first female Navy SEAL on a mission to dismantle the patriarchy and liberate women. The conversation delves into Megan's creative process, her challenges in balancing writing with her day job as a pharmaceutical project manager, and her experience moving from Sweden to Virginia after her surgery and divorce. Megan also provides insights into the ongoing series development and where listeners can find and support her work.


00:00 Welcome to the Bookaholic Podcast


00:26 The Origin of Skylark


01:00 A Life-Changing Surgery


01:45 The Birth of a Story


03:10 World-Building and Character Development


05:14 About the Skylark Series


08:04 Balancing Writing with a Day Job


08:58 A New Beginning


10:06 Where to Find Skylark


10:47 Closing Remarks


 


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From Heart Surgery to Literary Success: Megan Michelle on Her Debut Novel 'Skylark' | Episode 141

From Heart Surgery to Literary Success: Megan Michelle on Her Debut Novel 'Skylark' | Episode 141

Deirdre Pippins