017: Behind the Scenes with Bestselling Author with Fiona Davis
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In this chapter of Open Book, I’m joined by New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis. Known for her historical fiction novels set in iconic New York City buildings, Fiona delves into her latest book, 'The Spectacular,' set at Radio City Music Hall in the 1950s. We discuss the research and inspiration behind her stories, including interviews with former Rockettes, the significance of historical landmarks, and the challenges of blending fact with fiction. Fiona shares insights from her journalism background and offers advice to aspiring historical fiction writers. Our episode also touches on memorable reader interactions and Fiona's recent audiobook novella, 'The Gimlet Flip,' co-written with Greg Wands.
Connect with Fiona
Website: https://www.fionadavisbooks.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/fionadavisauthor Book: The Spectacular
Connect with Jessica
Website: https://www.jessicasorentino.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicasorentino Substack: https://jessicasorentino.substack.com
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