Writer Amy Ephron talks writing style, building characters and her new book Unseasonably Cold

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Amy Ephron discusses her writing style, character creation, and her new novel Unseasonably Cold.

In Los Angeles today with acclaimed author, journalist and screenwriter Amy Ephron (A Cup of Tea: A Novel of 1917 and One Sunday Morning) talking about her tenth novel Unseasonably Cold - which chronicles the mysterious disappearance of a popular socialite who vanishes without a trace - set against the backdrop of 1939 New York. Join us as Amy discusses everything from her unique writing style, creating characters, to growing up in one of America's most celebrated, close-knit litera...

People in this episode

Host: Donna Reed

Guest: Amy Ephron

Topics covered

• writing style
• character development
• literature
• novels
• author interviews

Keywords

• Amy Ephron
• Unseasonably Cold
• writing style
• character development
• 1939 New York

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Unseasonably Cold, A Cup of Tea: A Novel of 1917, One Sunday Morning

Places: Los Angeles, New York

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