📖 In the Shadow of the Plague: David Solbach Explores Family, Pandemic Life & Human Connection

What happens to families, relationships, and communities when the world suddenly changes?In this thought-provoking episode of Bold Book of the Day with Dr. Denise Nicholson, award-winning author David Solbach discusses his powerful contemporary novel, In the Shadow of the Plague.Set during the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020 to 2021, this compelling family saga explores themes of love, loyalty, resilience, environmental responsibility, generational conflict, and the challenges of staying connected during uncertain times.David shares the inspiration behind the novel, his fascinating journey from Kansas farm life to San Francisco jazz musician, carpenter, poet, and Oregon goat farmer, and how his diverse life experiences shaped his storytelling.Listeners will discover:✅ The inspiration behind In the Shadow of the Plague✅ Writing fiction during the COVID-19 pandemic✅ Family dynamics and generational struggles✅ Environmental responsibility and land stewardship✅ Character-driven storytelling and multiple perspectives✅ How music and improvisation influence writing✅ The impact of social isolation and modern culture✅ Lessons about resilience, connection, and hopeDavid also discusses the environmental themes woven throughout the novel and why storytelling can help us better understand both personal and global challenges.Whether you enjoy literary fiction, family sagas, contemporary novels, or stories that explore the human condition, this episode is filled with wisdom, insight, and inspiration.📚 Grab your copy of In the Shadow of the Plague by David Solbach. - https://davidsolbachauthor.com/🎙️ Subscribe to Bold Book of the Day for more inspiring conversations with authors, thought leaders, and storytellers from around the world.#InTheShadowOfThePlague #DavidSolbach #LiteraryFiction #COVID19Novel #BoldBookPodcast