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Jean Burgess returns to discuss the interplay between real life and fiction in writing, particularly in retro fiction.

Send us Fan Mail Returning guest and author Jean Burgess is back to discuss drawing inspiration from real life for novels, when to research for accuracy and when you can fill in the lines, and how this is all blended together in the genre of retro fiction. ▬ Swing by Jean's website and grab a copy of Navigating Her Next Chapter: https://www.jeanburgessauthor.com/ Find more ways to connect with Jean on her socials: https://www.instagram.com/jeanburgessauthor/ https://www.facebook.com/jeanmbur...

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Host: Jennia D'Lima

Guest: Jean Burgess

Topics covered

• fact and fiction
• inspiration from real life
• research accuracy
• retro fiction
• novels

Keywords

• fact and fiction
• Jean Burgess
• novels
• research
• retro fiction

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Books & works: Navigating Her Next Chapter

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