The Burning Side with Sarah Damoff

In this episode of Read the Damn Book, author Sarah Damoff joins host Michelle to discuss her latest novel, The Burning Side. Together, they explore powerful themes of family dynamics, generational trauma, love, grief, and the lasting impact of personal history. Sarah shares the inspiration behind the novel, how her own life experiences shaped the story, and her approach to writing emotionally resonant multi-generational fiction. Listeners will also get an inside look at her creative process, character development, and the art of crafting deeply human stories that connect with readers long after the final page.What We're Talking About...Themes of family, love, grief, and generational trauma in The Burning SideSarah Damoff on the inspiration behind her emotionally layered literary fictionThe writing process behind crafting compelling multi-generational family storiesHow personal experiences and real-life relationships shape authentic storytellingWhy storytelling is a powerful tool for exploring human emotion and connectionThe role of fiction in uncovering deeper human truths and shared experiencesCharacter development and creating emotionally resonant contemporary fictionInsights into writing literary fiction that connects deeply with readersChapters00:00 Celebrating a New Release04:06 Exploring The Burning Side07:28 The Evolution of Love11:30 Personal Inspirations Behind the Story16:00 Transitioning from Social Work to Writing19:45 The Art of Writing and Storytelling22:04 The Writing Process and Drafting24:26 Creating Authentic Characters29:27 Addressing Foster Care in LiteratureLinks MentionedOrder your copy of The Burning Side: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Burning-Side/Sarah-Damoff/9781668085011Sara Damoff's website: https://www.sarahdamoff.com/