Paper Roses: an interview with the author

NOTE: There was a disconnection during the original recording of this interview, and so it abruptly ended, unfortunately.Some good questions were asked and addressed before the tech mishap, however, and I’m happy to share that discussion with you all here now.💜 SaiIn this conversation, Sai Marie Johnson interviews Debby Show, author of ‘Paper Roses’, exploring the intricate relationship between family history, trauma, and storytelling. Debby shares her journey of writing the novel, inspired by her sister’s struggles and her mother’s past in Morocco.The discussion delves into the emotional labor involved in writing about trauma, the surprising truths uncovered during research, and the responses from readers who resonate with similar family dynamics. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saimarie.substack.com