The Bridge by Shanna Hatfield | GSMC Book Review Podcast

Sarah chats with Shanna Hatfield about the inspiration behind this suspenseful and uplifting story, the characters whose lives collide during one unforgettable moment, and the powerful themes of hope, courage, and second chances that shape the novel.Set on the iconic St. Johns Bridge in Portland, The Bridge follows five strangers whose lives intersect during a tense holiday crisis. Sergeant Archer Raines is determined to finally spend Christmas with his wife, but duty calls when a desperate man threatens to jump from the bridge.Meanwhile, Rosalee, a meticulous accountant and expectant mother, finds her carefully organized world thrown into chaos when she goes into labor during a traffic standstill. Exhausted nurse Nova, tow truck operator Carter, and recent graduate Ian are also pulled into the unfolding drama, each facing unexpected choices that could change their lives forever.During the interview, Shanna shares how she built a story around a single pivotal moment and created a cast of characters whose journeys highlight compassion, resilience, and human connection. Sarah and Shanna also discuss crafting multiple character perspectives and why holiday settings can heighten both emotion and tension in storytelling.Listeners who enjoy uplifting fiction, holiday reads, and character driven suspense will appreciate this inspiring conversation with an author who blends heart, hope, and high stakes storytelling. Tune in to discover the story behind The Bridge and learn how one frozen moment can lead to powerful change.Subscribe to the GSMC Book Review Podcast for more engaging author interviews and book discussions.If you enjoyed this episode, follow and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. This way you will always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Book Review Podcasts. We would like to thank our Sponsor: GSMC Podcast NetworkApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gsmc-book-review-podcast/id1123769087GSMC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-EKO3toL1ATwitter: https://twitter.com/GSMC_BookReviewFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GSMCBookReview/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsmcbookreviewTiktok: @gsmcbookreviewBluesky: @gsmcbookreview.bsky.socialThreads: @gsmc_bookreviewGSMC Podcast Network YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gsmcpodcastnetwork GSMC Sports Network YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GSMCSportsNetwork. GSMC Entertainment Network YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GSMCEntertainmentNetwork GSMC News Network YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GSMCNEWSNETWORK Disclaimer: The views expressed on the GSMC Book Review Podcast are for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction, copying, or redistribution of The GSMC Book Review Podcast without the express written consent of Golden State Media Concepts LLC is prohibited.