Author Chat with Beth White

Announcements

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Finally, when you visit www.literaryscape.com/events you will find all our Coffee and Books events for 2025. We have some incredible authors coming to chat with you this year. These are free events, just RSVP to get the link to join each chat. Our first event is on Tuesday, February 25th from 7:00-8:00pm EST. Join authors Liz Tolsma, Lynn Blackburn, Sarah Sundin, and Sara Turnquist for an hour of book talk.

That’s it for announcements. In today’s episode, we talk with author Beth White about her Gulf Coast Chronicles series. Beth grew up in the South, specifically North Mississippi, which has a rich tradition of fostering writers, storytellers, and musicians. She is fond of both music and literature, she has recently retired from teaching chorus and piano in an inner-city public high school. Making her secret life as a romance writer, not so secret anymore. You can learn more about Beth and her books at www.bethwhite.net.

Now let’s dive into this exciting author chat!

Episode Notes

In this engaging conversation, author Beth White discusses her series, the Gulf Coast Chronicles, exploring the complexities of character development, historical context, and the challenges of writing. She shares insights into her creative process, the importance of truth in storytelling, and offers valuable advice for aspiring authors. The discussion also touches on the dynamics of family relationships within her narratives and the significance of historical events in shaping her characters’ journeys.

Takeaways

Read good books by authors that you admire.

Be kind and humble in the writing community.

Characters should be relatable and fun.

Historical accuracy is crucial in historical fiction.

Explore all sides of an issue in storytelling.

Develop complex family trees for depth.

Use real historical events to inspire plots.

Engage readers with cliffhangers and multiple viewpoints.

Always strive for a balance between fun and truth.

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