435: Family, Soviet History, and the Power of Art in Historical Fiction - Interview

Today, Lori is interviewing Suzanne Parry. They’ll be talking about the power of art and her book Lost Souls of Leningrad.

A former European security specialist, Suzanne writes historical fiction about the Soviet Union. She studied Russian in Moscow and earned a Master's from Princeton University before joining the US Department of Defense. While at the Pentagon, she helped negotiate the first security agreement of the Gorbachev era. She raised a large family, taught university, and coached high school cross-country and track for fifteen years before embarking on a writing career. A veteran of several dozen marathons on six continents, Suzanne now runs slowly and not very far. 

You can find her on her website or follow her on Facebook, and Instagram.

 

In this episode Suzanne Parry and Lori discuss:

• Writing a story that people will read about a particularly gruesome event.
• Structuring the chapter format and perspective to support the story you’re telling.
• Exploring the bonds that art creates between people.

 

Plus, her #1 tip for writers.

For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/435