Alone Researching Bog Bodies with Author Anna North

This week we are joined by Anna North! Anna North is the author of four novels, including Outlawed, an instant New York Times bestseller and Reese's Book Club pick, and Bog Queen, a national bestseller and National Book Foundation Science + Literature Selected Title. She is also a senior correspondent at Vox, and lives in Brooklyn. In this episode, we discuss Anna’s journey as a writer and her latest book, "Bog Queen." Anna shares insights into her writing process, the inspiration behind her characters, and her experiences at the Iowa Writers Workshop. The conversation also touches on themes of identity, societal roles, and the challenges of balancing journalism with novel writing. Recommendations From This Episode: Bodies... The Exhibition Lonesome Dove Follow Anna: Instagram: @annanorthbooks  Bluesky: Anna North Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Please rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends!  Email us: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.