Finding the shape of your story with Alice Jolly

In this episode of The Write Club, Beth and Mary sit down with award-winning author Alice Jolly to discuss her latest novel, The Matchbox Girl. Set against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied Vienna, the story explores the complex legacy of Dr. Asperger through the eyes of a neurodivergent ghost narrator.Alice takes us behind the scenes of her extensive research process, explains why she chose such a unique narrative voice, and shares her philosophy on why writers should never shy away from the ‘grey areas’ of history. We also chat about her prolific career across plays, memoirs, and short stories, discussing how to choose the right ‘shape’ for your next big idea.Buy Alice Jolly’s latest novel, The Matchbox Girl, here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit writersonline.substack.com/subscribe