Exploring the People Behind the Stories of History with Author Sharon Virts (E111)
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Sharon Virts. Beyond her business acumen, Sharon is a gifted visual artist, intertwining her artistic expression with extraordinary storytelling to breathe life into intricate characters and vivid settings that captivate the heart and ignite the imagination. She has authored two bestselling novels, Masque of Honor and Veil of Doubt. Her latest novel, The Grays of Truth, was published yesterday. Sharon lives at the historic Selma Mansion in Virginia with her husband, Scott Miller, and their three Labrador retrievers.
In our conversation, Sharon discusses her journey as a writer, sharing the in-depth research she undertakes to build authentic historical stories and the powerful influence of reading on her writing. We discuss her belief that the most compelling histories are about the people behind the events, bringing history to life with intimate and relatable storytelling. Sharon also shares her thoughts on annotating books creating a potential sisterhood of the traveling books.
Key Highlights:
Sharon’s extensive research process and how it enhances her storytelling
Insights on how reading shapes a writer’s journey
The power of personal stories in bringing history to life
Sharon’s book flight includes historical fiction novels that has influenced her writing
Whether you’re a history buff, aspiring writer, or simply a lover of great stories, you’re sure to enjoy this episode with Sharon.
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Show Notes
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Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
The Erection Set by Mickey Spillane
Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan
All the Glimmering Stars by Mark Sullivan
The Last Green Valley by Mark Sullivan
East of Eden by John Steinbeck
A Time to Kill by John Grisham
Rednecks by Taylor Brown
The Unicorn Woman by Gayl Jones
Book Flight
Homecoming by Kate Morton
Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
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