Online for Authors Episode 9-5-24

​Second Chances on the Eastern Shore: Unveiling a Paranormal Secret with Author Gail Priest

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Gail Priest, author of the book Soul Dancing. Gail has a passion for women’s fiction. Her degrees and work in theatre and counseling psychology inspire her stories of healing from trauma and secrets within families. A dash of romance and her love of second chances are always in the mix. The settings of her novels are influenced by her time spent on the coast of New Jersey and the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

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I just had the pleasure of sitting down with the wonderfully talented Gail Priest, author of the award-winning novel Soul Dancing, on the latest episode of the Online for Authors podcast. Let me tell you, this was one delightful and insightful conversation! 

Soul Dancing is a captivating cross-genre novel that blends women's fiction, romance, and a touch of the paranormal in a way that will keep you turning the pages. The story follows 90-year-old Shirlene, who finds herself reborn in the body of 20-year-old Rain, a troubled young woman with a history of addiction. As Shirlene navigates this new life and her growing attraction to Rain's brother-in-law Cameron, she must also come to terms with her own past and the secrets that have haunted her.

During our chat, Gail shared some fascinating insights into her writing process, including:
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• How she lets her characters guide the story, even when they take her in unexpected directions
• The challenges and rewards of writing cross-genre fiction
• The importance of exploring complex themes like addiction, grief, and second chances with empathy and honesty
• Her own journey as a writer, from her early days in theater to becoming a multi-published author

One of the things I loved most about our conversation was Gail's infectious passion for storytelling and her dedication to creating rich, layered characters that feel like real people. She had me laughing one moment and tearing up the next as we discussed some of the book's most poignant scenes.

If you're a fan of character-driven fiction that explores the human experience in all its messy, beautiful complexity, then I highly recommend giving Soul Dancing a read. And if you want to dive deeper into Gail's creative world, be sure to check out the full podcast episode - I promise you won't be disappointed!

As always, happy reading!

P.S. Want a chance to win a signed copy of Soul Dancing? Head on over to the Novels and Latte Book Club on Facebook to enter the giveaway. While you're there, join the discussion and connect with other passionate readers!

P.P.S. To stay up-to-date on all things Gail Priest, visit her website at https://gailpriest.com/

Purchase Soul Dancing: 
Paperback: https://amzn.to/3TFGCu3
eBook: https://amzn.to/3XgMQ4s

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