Stories Beneath the Snow: Finland’s Forgotten 1930's

In this episode, Zoey Michaels interviews author and podcaster Liisa Kovala, exploring her multifaceted career, the art of podcasting and interviewing, the impact of historical fiction, the challenge of book reviews and marketing, and the fascination with historical fiction. The conversation delves into the exploration of historical time periods and their influence on storytelling. The conversation covers topics such as the love of learning, the power of pen names, the impact of pen names on promotion, the cozy mystery series, the love for sci-fi, and the enduring nature of stories. The discussion also delves into the evolving nature of history, the fascination with historical discoveries, and the freedom of writing under a different name. The impact of pen names on author identity and the joy of writing the cozy mystery series are also explored.TakeawaysThe power of historical fiction in bringing history to lifeThe challenge of book reviews and marketing for authors The enduring impact of stories on human connectionThe freedom and privacy afforded by pen namesChapters00:00 Introduction and Multifaceted Career09:07 The Challenge of Book Reviews and Marketing20:43 The Fascination with Historical Fiction28:42 The Love of Learning34:44 The Freedom of Writing40:01 The Cozy Mystery Series49:18 The Enduring Nature of Stories