Vietnam War & Past Lives: Inside Ellen Birkett Morris’s Gripping Tale! | Episode 144

Purchase Beware The Tall Grass here. Exploring 'Beware the Tall Grass' with Ellen Birkett Morris: The Bookaholic Podcast In this episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, celebrated author Ellen Birkett Morris discusses her latest novel, 'Beware the Tall Grass.' Ellen delves into the book's intriguing dual narrative that intertwines a mother's love with a soldier's courage. Inspired by a real-life program that investigates children's past life memories, Ellen transformed a short story into a novel over an eight-year journey. She shares her process, from overcoming the challenge of expanding her writing from short stories to novels, to the crucial role a developmental editor played. Ellen also discusses the book's compelling themes, including the impact of the Vietnam War and intergenerational trauma, as well as her own evolving thoughts on reincarnation. The episode highlights the novel's accolades, including winning the Donald L. Jordan Prize and concludes with a glimpse into Ellen's future writing plans. 00:00 Welcome to the Bookaholic Podcast 00:27 Introducing 'Beware The Tall Grass' 02:04 The Inspiration Behind the Story 03:07 The Eight-Year Journey of Writing 05:57 Exploring Themes and Characters 08:03 Vietnam War and Personal Connections 11:29 Beliefs and Skepticism in the Story 17:45 Accolades and Recognition 20:22 Future Projects and Final Thoughts Listeners, give this episode a review on your favorite podcast platform!  You can also leave a review at my website or leave me a voicemail.  Subscribe to my newsletter Behind The Book. CONNECT WITH BOOKAHOLIC // INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic // FACEBOOK: @truebookaholic // PINTEREST: @truebookaholic // TIKTOK: @truebookaholic // LINKEDIN: Bookaholic