#69 - Lies, Love & Leaky Roofs: Amy Jo Burns Discusses Mercury

Amy Jo Burns is the acclaimed author of the novel Mercury, a captivating story that delves into the complex dynamics of a family of roofers in the small town of Mercury, Pennsylvania. With a background in industrial and labor relations from Cornell University, Amy Jo brings a unique perspective to her storytelling, crafting richly layered characters and exploring themes of secrets, redemption, and the power of choice. Discussed in this Episode: The inspiration behind Mercury and the significance of the roofing profession Strategies for creating a vivid sense of place and capturing small-town life The role of secrets and revelations in driving the narrative forward Lessons learned from writing a multi-generational family saga Insights on character development, theme, and structuring a novel across multiple timelines Links: "Mercury: A Novel" Book: https://amzn.to/4a3ub0g Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zjFVeOxiAqg _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Find my book reviews on ViewsOnBooks.com.