Once Upon Our Time

Susan Wiggs
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Society & Culture

Join New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs and her daughter, Elizabeth, for a warm, candid, often cringey behind the scenes look at the stories that shaped a career. In each episode, this mother-daughter duo dives into the books Susan has written, sharing the real-life process of publishing, and the creative arguments behind the pages. Whether you are a lifelong fan of sweeping romance and emotional dramas or an aspiring writer curious about the mechanics of a storytelling life, Once Upon Our Time offers an intimate, funny, and deeply personal exploration of books, life, commercial success and failure, and the enduring bond of family.

Episodes

  1. Aug 19

    Episode 1 - Texas Wildflower

    Once Upon Our Time, Episode 1 Texas Wildflower

  2. Jul 19

    Episode 3 - Embrace the Day

    In the third episode, Susan and Elizabeth turn their attention to Embrace the Day. Moving forward in Susan's expansive bibliography, the mother-daughter duo breaks down the historical backdrop, the intense emotional stakes, and the specific narrative challenges of crafting this sweeping story. They dive into the research process, share behind-the-scenes family memories from the era it was written, and look honestly at how this book marked another major step in Susan's journey as a storyteller.

  3. Jul 19

    Episode 2 - Briar Rose

    Following their debut, Susan and Elizabeth dive into Susan’s second major milestone: her adaptation and exploration of Briar Rose. In this episode, the mother-daughter duo unpacks the dark, rich fairy-tale roots, the emotional layers of the retelling, and the creative choices that went into reshaping this classic narrative. They share their trademark honest reflections on the writing process, behind-the-scenes family dynamics, and how this specific story helped define Susan's evolving voice as a novelist.

  • 3 Episodes

5
out of 5
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About

Join New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs and her daughter, Elizabeth, for a warm, candid, often cringey behind the scenes look at the stories that shaped a career. In each episode, this mother-daughter duo dives into the books Susan has written, sharing the real-life process of publishing, and the creative arguments behind the pages. Whether you are a lifelong fan of sweeping romance and emotional dramas or an aspiring writer curious about the mechanics of a storytelling life, Once Upon Our Time offers an intimate, funny, and deeply personal exploration of books, life, commercial success and failure, and the enduring bond of family.

Information

  • Creator
    Susan Wiggs
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Susan Wiggs
  • Show Website
    Once Upon Our Time