Novelist Spotlight #173: Bestselling historical novelist Alyson Richman

In the spotlight is Alyson Richman, a USA Today and international bestselling author of historical novels, including “The Velvet Hours,” “The Garden of Letters,” and “The Lost Wife,” which is in development as a motion picture. Alyson Richman is also an accomplished painter, and her novels combine her penchant for art, historical research and travel. Her novels have been published in 25 languages and have reached the bestseller lists both in the United States and abroad.

We discuss: 

>> Writing like one paints 

>> The writer’s code of honor 

>> Writing in a dreamy, gossamer state of mind 

>> Starting a novel with a question to be resolved 

>> Avoiding formulas and outlines 

>> Writing as though each novel is the last 

>> Her next novel 

>> Etc. 

Learn more about Alyson Richman here: www.alysonrichman.com 

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