Exploring Bestseller 'The Stolen Queen' with Author Fiona...

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Welcome to Ridgewood Talks! In this episode, guest host Rosie McCooe interviews New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis about her latest book, 'The Stolen Queen.' Joined by her publicist Kathleen Carter, Davis dives into the intricacies of her historical novels centered around iconic New York City buildings. Discover the inspirations and challenges behind crafting compelling stories about strong female characters, along with the fascinating real-life histories that fuel her fiction. Tune in for insights on the writing process, a peek into her forthcoming projects, and learn about the upcoming author luncheon hosted by the College Club of Northern New Jersey on April 28th. Don't miss this enriching conversation! 00:00 Introduction to Ridgewood Talks 01:07 Meet the Guest Host and Special Guests 02:59 Fiona Davis: Journey to Becoming a Bestselling Author 03:51 The Dollhouse and Building a Readership 05:24 Writing Strong Female Characters 05:39 From Actress to Author: Fiona's Career Shift 07:13 Exploring Historical Settings in Fiction 14:13 The Stolen Queen: Inspiration and Research 19:40 Art Repatriation and Ethical Dilemmas 23:39 Security Measures and Female Relationships 24:39 Annie's Journey to Independence 26:47 Mentorship and Support Among Women 28:59 Architectural Inspirations for Novels 33:06 The Morris-Jumel Mansion: A Hidden Gem 35:27 Literary Love Story and Publicity 38:59 Book Tour and Upcoming Projects 41:00 Conclusion and Final Remarks This episode is produced by Ignite Creator Studios, Bergen County’s premier video podcasting & content strategy service! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to stay informed about all things Ridgewood, New Jersey! Ridgewood Walks and Talks: www.ridgewoodwalks.com Ridgewood Talks Instagram: www.instagram.com/ridgewood_talks Ridgewood Talks Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/1291013971028083 Ignite Creator Studios: www.ignitecreatorstudios.com Hashtags: #RidgewoodNJ #RidgewoodTalks #BergenCountyNJ #RidgewoodNJPodcast #NorthJersey #BergenCountyNews #NJLocalNews #RidgewoodCommunity #BergenCountyEvents #NewJerseyPodcast #BergenCountyUpdates #Author #NYT #NYTBestseller #FionaDavis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to Ridgewood Talks! In this episode, guest host Rosie McCooe interviews New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis about her latest book, 'The Stolen Queen.' Joined by her publicist Kathleen Carter, Davis dives into the intricacies of her...

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