Suzanne Nugent, author of Brunch and Other Obligations and host of the Character Development podcast, uses humor to confront life’s darkest moments. She navigates between various storytelling mediums, from novels to screenplays, finding the right narrative platform for each project.
In the latest episode of the Make Meaning Podcast, host Lynne Golodner interviews Suzanne about her creative career and how writing has shaped her as a person. She shares her inspiration for her novel Brunch and Other Obligations and her journey to publishing. Suzanne also talks about her love for storytelling across platforms, including screenwriting and podcasting.
In this episode, Lynne and Suzanne discuss:
How writing helps Suzanne process her thoughts
How to keep voice and focus consistent in writing
How a first job writing obituaries sparked interest in finding humor in sad situations
How to decide on a book publishing path
How hiring a book coach motivated Suzanne to write her novel
How to set long-term author career goals
How to adapt novels to film
How to create an audiobook
Links and Resources:
Lynne’s 2023 Nova Scotia Writers Retreat
Ghost tour of Lunenberg
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
Scotia Road Books
Woman of Valor
Find Suzanne Nugent:
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