Book Talk: Rhys Bowen

Listen to the episode with Rhys Bowen here.

Join host Cara Putman for a delightful sit-down with New York Times bestselling author Rhys Bowen! Known for her beloved Royal Spyness and Molly Murphy series, Rhys drops in to talk about her gripping historical standalone novel, The Castle in the Glen.

In this episode, Rhys shares how a terrifying personal hiking mishap on Scotland’s Isle of Skye inspired the novel’s stark, gothic atmosphere. She also breaks down the tricky creative challenge of crafting a “book within a book,” navigating character self-doubt, and how writing from home and using Google Earth brought the wild Scottish Highlands back to life.

Plus, stay tuned for our signature Lightning Round, where Rhys shares her top three books of all time, her ultimate writing community, and her favorite power word! Readers, look for The Castle in the Glen in August, and find Rhys online at RhysBowen.com, Facebook (Author Rhys Bowen), Instagram, and don’t forget to sign up for her bimonthly newsletter at her website.

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