Marie Bostwick on Book Clubs, Feminism, and Finding Your Voice

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Join us for an engaging video book club session featuring special guest Marie Bostwick, the acclaimed author of over 20 bestselling historical and contemporary fiction novels. In this episode, Marie discusses her book ’ON WINGS OF THE MORNING,’ her Hallmark-adapted novel ’THE SECOND SISTER,’ and her latest release ’THE BOOK CLUB FOR TROUBLESOME WOMEN.’ We delve into the impact of Betty Friedan’s ’THE FEMININE MYSTIQUE,’ the evolution of second-wave feminism, and the strength of women’s book clubs. Enjoy anecdotes from Marie’s writing journey, insights into character creation, and the influence of her 92-year-old mother. Don’t miss out on Marie’s heartfelt stories and the meaningful connections she draws between past and present women’s experiences. 00:00 Welcome to Tonight’s Video Book Club 00:02 Meet Marie Bostwick and Showgirl 01:24 Marie Bostwick’s Writing Journey 02:54 Quilting Adventures with Marie 04:57 Hallmark Movie Adaptation 05:41 The Book Club for Troublesome Women 06:56 The Feminine Mystique and Its Impact 12:11 Second Wave Feminism Explained 13:33 Creating Characters in Historical Fiction 14:52 Unexpected Call from Mom 15:13 Character Inspirations and Personal Connections 16:01 Challenges Women Faced in the 1960s 18:37 Courageous Acts in the Book 20:18 The Power of Book Clubs 25:41 Historical Context and Writing Process 28:27 Staying Connected with the Author 30:44 Q&A and Closing Remarks Marie Bostwick: https://freshfiction.com/author.php?id=12568 THE BOOK CLUB FOR TROUBLESOME WOMEN: https://freshfiction.com/book.php?id=136281

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