Book Nook: Nancy Thayer (Summer Light on Nantucket) on Writing Novels to Bring Comfort

Nancy Thayer is a New York Times bestselling author of 38 novels—including Summer Light on Nantucket, The Summer We Started Over, and The Hot Flash Club—whose work has been translated into fifteen languages. In this episode of In Her Words, Nancy takes us on a literary escape to Nantucket, where she’s lived for 40 years in a historic captain’s house alongside her husband, cat, and thousands of books. She joins Gretchen McCourt and Renee Rossi to discuss her latest novel, “Summer Light on Nantucket”, a heartwarming tale of family, love, and rediscovery. She shares insights into crafting authentic family dynamics, weaving humor and personal experiences into her writing, and capturing the island’s off-season charm. Whether you’re a longtime Nancy Thayer fan or simply looking for the perfect summer read, you’ll discover why her evocative prose and uplifting storytelling have captivated readers for decades. Tune in to learn more about her creative process, the importance of community, and the beauty of embracing life’s unexpected turns. In Her Words presents thoughtful conversations with leaders across entertainment from film and television to media and gaming and everything in between; as we talk about what it takes to make your mark in the industry, lessons these incredible people have learned along the way, and how they have found their way in an ever-changing environment. With in-depth conversations and pre-submitted listener questions, each episode provides candid advice for navigating today’s entertainment industry, giving listeners an inside look at how key players got their start, and guidance for building the necessary toolkit to bring careers to life in film, TV, music, theater, graphics, writing, animation and beyond. Listen on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5AfPfPQ2EPGuC1PhcqJpGW?si=fdb445a8906b49b4 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-her-words/id1674672975 Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/In-Her-Words-Podcast/B0BWYXYBF6?action_code=ASSGB14908 Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/women_in_entertainment/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womeninentertainment Twitter: https://twitter.com/InHerWords_WIE