The Supper Club Saints with Claire Swinarski

In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with bestselling author Claire Swinarski to discuss her latest novel, The Supper Club Saints. Claire shares the inspiration behind the book, her experience writing both middle grade and adult fiction, and how Wisconsin's rich culture and traditions shape her storytelling. They also explore family dynamics, character development, the creative writing process, and what makes stories resonate with readers across generations.What We're Talking About...Wisconsin culture and supper club traditions in contemporary fictionWriting middle grade vs. adult novels: Claire Swinarski's creative processFamily secrets, generational relationships, and emotional storytellingThe inspiration behind the "mommune" concept and modern motherhoodCrafting authentic, character-driven realistic fictionChapters00:00 Introduction to Claire Swinarski03:25 Exploring The Supper Club Saints09:42 Understanding Character Depth and Backstories13:59 The Art of Writing for Different Age Groups19:12 The Inspiration Behind The Supper Club Saints24:37 Balancing Multiple Writing ProjectsLinks MentionedClaire Swinarski's website: http://www.claireswinarski.comCLaire Swinarski's Substack: http://www.claireswinarski.com/newsletter