Join hosts Laura Owens and Jan Black as they kick off the very first episode of The Fiction Files with a heartfelt conversation featuring debut author Amelia Ireland. In this warm, candid interview, Amelia opens up about her moving novel, The Seven O’Clock Club, a story inspired by her personal experiences with grief, love, and human resilience. She shares her journey crafting relatable characters, balancing heartache with humor, and incorporating a stunning plot twist readers won’t see coming.
Amelia discusses why exploring grief through the unexpected bonds of strangers became so important to her, and how writing this book became a powerful tribute to her mother. It’s an episode filled with honesty, hope, and insight into the transformative power of fiction.
Whether you’re a passionate reader, aspiring writer, or just someone who loves stories that touch the heart, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.