The Oystercatcher of Southwark with Erica Colahan (SUMMER SERIES)
From Beauty in the Brokenness- Christian Women (Bible Study, Faith, Sexuality, Freedom from Shame) by Teresa Whiting
June 2, 2026 · 40 min
About this episode
Erica Colahan discusses her novel inspired by family history and personal healing.
Author Erica Colahan joins Teresa to share the fascinating true story behind her historical fiction novel, The Oystercatcher of Southwark — a tale rooted in family legend, an ancestor committed to a 19th-century insane asylum, and the discovery that generational silence can leave lasting wounds. Erica opens up about the archives, the heartbreak, and how writing Mary's story helped her find her own identity and healing after divorce. Click here for show notes. Watch this episode on YouTube. S...
People in this episode
Host: Teresa Whiting
Guest: Erica Colahan
Topics covered
- historical fiction
- family legend
- mental health
- identity
- healing
- divorce
Keywords
- historical fiction
- family legend
- insane asylum
- generational silence
- identity
- healing
- divorce
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Oystercatcher of Southwark
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