Ep. 49: Interview with Pat Spears
Gina Hogan Edwards interviews Pat Spears, an author of three novels and numerous short stories. Spears discusses her writing journey, influenced by her family’s storytelling tradition and her experiences at Florida State University. She shares insights on her new novel, Hotel Impala, which explores themes of mental illness, homelessness, and the lies people tell themselves. The book, told from multiple perspectives, follows the story of Grace, an 11-year-old girl navigating her mother’s mental health struggles. Spears emphasizes the importance of staying true to one’s story and the challenges of writing and revising.
Hotel Impala was released on September 16, 2024!
Pat’s links:
- Connect to Author Pat Spears
- Pat’s new novel, Hotel Impala
- All of Pat’s books
- Pat’s short fiction
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