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An investigative podcast hosted by world-renowned literary critic and publishing insider Bethanne Patrick. Book bans are on the rise across America. With the rise of social media, book publishers are losing their power as the industry gatekeepers. More and more celebrities and influencers are publishing books with ghostwriters. Writing communities are splintering because members are at cross purposes about their mission. Missing Pages is an investigative podcast about the book publishing ind ...
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In this episode, I chat with debut author Jean Ende, who published her first novel, Houses of Detention, at seventy-nine. Jean shares what inspired her to start writing, how she mined her family history for fiction, and what she’s learned about persistence, rejection, and finding community along the way.
It’s an honest, uplifting reminder that it’s never too late to chase your creative dreams or to finally write the story that’s been waiting for you.
Timestamps:
00:00 Finding your creative spark at any age
01:31 Meet Jean Indy
07:04 The inspiration behind Houses of Detention
16:40 Turning family stories into fiction
31:14 Rejection, resilience, and the long road to publication
36:37 The power of writing groups
39:17 What’s next for Jean
Connect with Jean and read Houses of Detention
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