Loving the Brontës feat. Finola Austin, author of Brontë's Mistress
Send us Fan Mail Join me as I chat with Finola Austin, author of the award-winning debut novel Brontë's Mistress. Highlights: Origins of Brontë's Mistress Investigating Lydia Robinson, rumored to have had an affair with Branwell Brontë, the ne'er-do-well brother of the famous Brontë sisters Inspiration from Mrs. Gaskell's biography of Charlotte Brontë Contrast between Lydia Robinson and the typical Brontë heroine Using Reddit for inspiration Shades of gray in Lydia Robinson, the main character of Brontë's Mistress Bad sex scenes: why we need more of them Reading from Brontë's Mistress Turning real characters into fictional ones: challenges & issues Lydia Robinson & Charlotte Brontë: not a good mix One thing learned from writing Brontë's Mistress Advice for new authors Press Play now & be sure to check out Brontë's Mistress on Art In Fiction . Finola Austin's Website Receive 20% Off ProWritingAid Music Credit Paganology , performed by The Paul Plimley Trio; composed by Gregg Simpson This website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider giving us a small donation so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists. Click this link to donate: https://ko-fi.com/artinfiction . Also, check out Art In Fiction at https://www.artinfiction.com and explore 2500+ novels inspired by the arts in 11 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, & Other. Want to learn more about Carol Cram, the host of The Art In Fiction Podcast? She's the author of several award-winning novels, including The Towers of Tuscany, A Woman of Note, The Muse of Fire, and The Choir. Find out more on her website . ...