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Allie Kochinsky interviews Chassity Evans about her debut novel Pink Sand Summer and the interplay of place, memory, and storytelling.

In this episode of Grandma's Silver , Allie Kochinsky sits down with lifestyle creator and new author Chassity Evans to discuss her debut novel Pink Sand Summer , and the relationship between place, memory, creativity, and storytelling. Known for her thoughtfully curated lifestyle content and love of coastal living, Chassity has spent years creating visual narratives inspired by the places she loves. With Pink Sand Summer , she takes that storytelling a step further, transforming the atmosphere and emotional pull of Harbour Island into a work of fiction. Together, the women explore how places shapes narrative, why summer stories continue to resonate with readers, and how nostalgia functions as both a feeling and a creative tool. Chassity also shares what surprised her most about writing a novel, the challenges of moving from visual storytelling to long-form fiction, and the role memory plays in building characters and emotional depth. In this episode, they discuss: The journey from creator to novelist The inspiration behind the book Harbour Island as a creative influence Place, memory, and storytelling Why readers are drawn to summer fiction Building characters through emotional…

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