Mandy Robotham on Writing, History, and the Untold Stories of Wartime Women.

In episode 07 of season 15 of The Writing Community Chat Show, we had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Mandy Robotham, the USA TODAY bestselling author behind gripping historical fiction novels such as A Woman of War and The Secret Messenger.From her childhood dream of becoming a writer (inspired by Harriet the Spy) to her fascinating career in journalism and midwifery, Mandy took us through her unique journey to becoming a full-time author.🎙 The Road to WritingMandy shared how her background in midwifery and journalism shaped her storytelling, giving her a deep understanding of both the human experience and the importance of research. She also reflected on her MA in Creative Writing and the moment she realized she could make a career out of writing.📖 What’s the Story?We delved into Mandy’s passion for historical fiction, particularly the stories of women in wartime who often go unnoticed. She discussed the meticulous research behind her books, the challenges of balancing historical accuracy with compelling storytelling, and how she brings different settings—like occupied Venice and post-war Berlin—to life.🤔 Community Questions & InsightsOur live audience had some fantastic questions! Mandy revealed her writing process, the role of her loyal muse dog Basil, and the toughest challenges of writing historical fiction. She even shared which historical figure she’d love to sit down with for a chat.This was an inspiring and insightful conversation that both writers and book lovers will enjoy. Don’t miss out!📺 Watch the full interview on YouTube here: Let us know in the comments what you thought of this episode and who you’d love to see next on the show!#WritingCommunity #MandyRobotham #HistoricalFiction #AuthorInterviewBecome a paid member and tune into our live shows! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewccs.substack.com/subscribe Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-writing-community-chat-show--5445493/support.