Books and Brews Podcast Episode #19: Sandra Lynne Reed

Books and Brews Podcast

Born and raised in Alaska, Sandra graduated from University of Alaska and became a travel agent. After marriage, she helped run her husband’s real estate appraisal business until their children were grown, while doing freelance writing. She and her family left Alaska in 1988 and has lived in Western Washington since 1991. A lifelong fascination with the Middle Ages stoked her interest in historical fiction, and she traveled to Italy to research a novel set in the thirteenth century Kingdom of Naples. Her passion for family history keeps the drama of the past alive for her and sometimes inspires story ideas for novels or non-fiction. sandralynnereed.com

Sandy's Readings:

• Earthquake! – 10:44
• Fireflies in New York – 26:19
• The Northwoods Axe Murderer – 41:38

Michael’s Beer Pairings:

• Earthquake High Gravity Lager, City Brewing Company (paired to Earthquake) – 8:58
• Éphémère (Apple), Unibroue (paired to Fireflies in New York) – 24:05
• Bomb!, Prairie Artisan Ales (paired to The Northwoods Axe Murderer) – 39:46

Interview Highlights:

• Deciding to write the book. The origins of the story – 17:01
• What inspired 3 women to go on a 22,000-mile road trip with five kids in 1965?! – 20:30
• Overcoming doubt and scoffing – 21:40
• Showing the route around the country – 31:30
• People's perceptions of each other – 35:30
• Travel and writing – 48:53
• Why is it important to tell our stories? – 52:15

COMING NEXT MONTH: Shawn D. Brink, apocalyptic trilogy, YA adventure

UPCOMING EVENTS: Gabriel's Horn is accepting submissions for its anthology

Our theme music is from www.bensound.com.