Magical Realism in a Debut Novel - Interview with Michelle St. Romain

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In this episode of Indie Authors Tell All, host Becky Parker Geist chats with Michelle St. Romain, author of the debut novel, "Song of Belonging." Michelle shares her writing journey, the inspiration behind her literary fiction/magical realism novel set in French Louisiana, and the importance of community in independent publishing. Discover how a childhood memory sparked a story of family, mystery, and environmental awareness. Learn more about Michelle and her book: Michelle St. Romain: https://michellestromain.com "Song of Belonging" available wherever books are sold https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Song-of-Belonging/Michelle-St-Romain/9798896361268 Bay Area Independent Publishers Association (BAIPA): https://baipa.org #IndieAuthors #IndependentPublishing #LiteraryFiction #MagicalRealism #SouthernFiction #BookLaunch #AuthorInterview #WritingCommunity #MichelleStRomain #SongOfBelonging #BAIPA

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