Episode Description
In this episode of Book Lover‘s Companion, Edith interviews Carmen Amato, a CIA veteran, crime fiction writer, and dog mom, about her exciting novels. They delve into Carmen's popular Emelia Cruz Mystery series and the Gallo Club historical fiction thrillers. Carmen shares insights about her characters, her experiences in the CIA influencing her writing, the research process behind her books, and the inspiration from her family history. They also discuss the challenges and triumphs of writing about complex themes like corruption, femicide, and Mexican society. Carmen offers valuable advice for aspiring authors and gives a sneak peek into her upcoming releases and audiobooks.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:37 Meet Carmen Amato: Dog Mom and Author
01:50 Diving into the Emelia Cruz Mystery Series
02:29 Barracuda Bay: Plot and Characters
08:38 Exploring Mexican Society and Corruption
18:34 Challenges and Realities of Publishing
25:52 Carmen's Writing Process
30:26 Organized Writing System
31:03 Challenges with Character Names
32:21 First Person Narration
33:32 Femicide in Mexican Society
39:39 Historical Fiction Inspiration
44:07 Researching for Historical Fiction
47:49 Advice for Aspiring Authors
53:45 Upcoming Releases and Projects
57:25 Audiobooks Announcement
59:13 Conclusion and Farewell
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