Ana Veciana-Suarez is a journalist and author. She has written for various publications and has published several books, including her latest novel, Dulcinea, which was inspired by her reading of Don Quixote in high school. Known for her meticulous research and attention to detail, Anna spent many years digging up the information she needed to focus on the Spanish Inquisition.
In the latest episode of the Make Meaning Podcast, host Lynne Golodner interviews Ana about her writing process, the challenges of researching historical fiction, her experiences with marketing her book, and her insights into the changing landscape of the writing community.
In this episode, Lynne and Ana discuss:
Juggling writing as a journalist and author
Process of writing her novel, Dulcinea
Marketing and response to the book
Different challenges, writing fiction as opposed to journalism
Balancing writing with life and work
Advice for aspiring writers: read and have self-discipline
Finding historians who are subject matter experts in the era you are writing about
Focusing on the characters at the edges of a story
Golden Age Spain
Links and Resources:
Don Quixote
Miguel de Cervantes
The Miami Herald
Readers Digest
O magazine
Woman’s Day
The Washington Post Magazine
Goodreads
Women's Fiction Writers Association
Michigan Writers
Catalonia
Find Ana Veciana-Suarez:
Website
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