Meredith R. Lyons - Ghost Tamer

Meredith R. Lyons discusses her debut novel, Ghost Tamer, which follows an aspiring comedian in Chicago who survives a train crash and gains the ability to see ghosts. The book explores themes of grief, loss, and finding one's way back to solid ground. Meredith shares that the inspiration for the book came from a nightmare she had about a train crash. She also talks about her background in acting and martial arts and her decision to focus on writing. Ghost Tamer is currently a standalone novel, but the door is left open for a potential series. In this conversation, Travis Davis and Meredith R. Lyons discuss their upcoming attendance at BoucherCon, a writing conference. They also talk about their experiences as panelists and moderators, their writing routines, and their marketing strategies. Travis shares about his book, 'One of Four,' and his plans to interview Sentinels at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Meredith talks about her book, 'Cam Cat,' and the importance of book covers in attracting readers. They both emphasize the need for authors to be active on social media and engage with their audience.