Truth in Fiction + Krystal Marquis Interview

Vibe Check Gwen and Danielle have both had sort of rough weeks, but we’re getting through it! Gwen has been going to bed early and Danielle successfully revealed the cover of ACCIDENTALLY IN LOVE. * Truth in Fiction Gwen likes when real figures pop up in fiction works, to see how people reimagine them. Danielle struggles with real historical figures in fiction, unless under very specific circumstances. Gwen’s Recs: Inspired by real-life figures: The Menu, RRR, A Star is Born; Biopics: The Crown, Rocketman, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story; Recent/Upcoming: I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Oppenheimer, Maestro Danielle’s Recs: Egregiously Inaccurate/Different: The Great, Dickinson, Reign, My Lady Janies YA series; Side Characters who are real life figures: Ever After, Downton Abbey, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson, Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter People we’d like to see portrayed on screen: Danielle—Josephine Baker, Gwen—Mary Pickford * Interview with Krystal Marquis THE DAVENPORTS, now available! https://krystalmarquis.com/ https://www.instagram.com/krystabelle_reads https://twitter.com/krystalmarquis https://www.tiktok.com/@krystalmarquis Follow Krystal for updates about Book 2! She’s enjoying the excitement and support in the days leading up to her book release, as well as making time for self-care and taking some time away from work. * Goals/Comfort & Joy Danielle did NOT get anywhere close to writing 20,000 words of her WIP, so she’s continuing this goal for this week. The graphic novel series Heavy Vinyl by Carly Usdin, Nina Vakueva, and Irene Flores is bringing her immense joy. Gwen has spent about 30 minutes everyday making plans for everything she needs to do. This week, she would like to fill out the Conscious Spending Plan, specifically with her subscription services. Gwen is enjoying the new reality show THE TRAITORS! * EMAIL US! Thoughts or questions? Email us at [email protected]. * Find us on the Socials! Gwen Reyes Twitter Facebook Instagram Danielle Jackson Twitter Instagram Fresh Fiction Twitter Facebook Instagram EventBrite