Lindsay Marie Morris on Italian American History, WWII Internment & Writing Heritage-Inspired Historical Fiction | Plot Twist Radio

In this powerful episode of Plot Twist Radio, host Erin Nevius sits down with historical fiction author Lindsay Marie Morris to discuss her novels The Last Letter from Sicily and Beneath the Sicilian Stars. Inspired by her Sicilian American heritage and her grandparents’ wartime love story, Lindsay explores hidden chapters of World War II history, including the overlooked internment and persecution of Italian Americans on the West Coast.Together, Erin and Lindsay dive into historical research, family stories, immigrant identity, journalism versus fiction writing, emotional character development, and the importance of preserving forgotten voices through storytelling.If you love historical fiction, World War II history, genealogy, family heritage, immigrant stories, or behind-the-scenes writing conversations, this episode is a must-listen.Topics include:• Italian American internment during WWII• Hidden family history and inherited stories• Writing heritage-inspired historical fiction• Researching FBI files and wartime archives• Journalism vs. novel writing• Character immersion and emotional storytelling• California wartime history• Historical fiction writing techniques and plottingFeaturing author Lindsay Marie Morris, educator, historian, and author of The Last Letter from Sicily and Beneath the Sicilian Stars.Where you can find Lindsay:WebsiteInstagram