The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast

Talking Back to Stories: an interview with Author Jeanne Blasberg

August 30, 2024 Art the Bookworm Season 3 Episode 85

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Hello Bookworms! Have you ever wondered what goes into writing a retelling of a classics story, legend, or myth? I discuss that topic and more with our guest today, author Jeanne Blasberg. She has written the book "Daughter of a Promise", and it is a modern day retelling of the Biblical story of David and Bathsheba. We talk about how different the story is seen in the modern "me too" movement, what goes into writing a retelling, and the powerful connection our myths and legends have to our stories today.

Find Jeanne Blasberg online: https://jeanneblasberg.com/

Get her book here: https://jeanneblasberg.com/books/daughter-of-a-promise/

Books Mentioned/Discussed:
"James" by Percival Everett (bookshop.org affiliate link)

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver  (bookshop.org affiliate link)

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