Alex Greenwood welcomes back internationally bestselling author Ellen Butler to discuss her latest works, including the conclusion of her Karina Cardinal mystery series and the introduction of her new character, Ariadne Winter, in Ink and Intrigue at Ivy Tree Inn. The conversation explores the creative process of integrating ghostly elements into storytelling, the evolution of characters, and the exploration of gender dynamics and diversity in historical contexts. Ellen shares insights from her writing journey, addressing the challenges of crafting compelling narratives while maintaining historical accuracy and relevance to contemporary issues. The discussion highlights the balance between truth and creativity in fiction, the importance of diverse characters, and the art of fictionalizing reality. They also touch on strategies for engaging with readers at book events and connecting their work with popular comparisons. Listen in to Ellen’s first appearance on the show here. Buy the books here. Visit her website: EllenButler.netFacebook: www.facebook.com/EllenButlerBooksTwitter - @EButlerBooksInstagram: @ebutlerbooks The Mysterious Goings On Podcast was selected by Feedspot.com as one of the Top 100 Book Podcasts on the web! Drop a buck in the tip jar here. Click here to gain access to ad-free, subscriber-only content for less than the price of a cup of coffee PER MONTH! $1.99 for no advertisements and subscriber-only content!Send us a Voice Message! Just click here and give us your first name, city, and question or comment.Contact Alex via email here.Read and subscribe FREE to Alex's Newsletter, All the Fits That's News.Visit Alex's author website: https://jalexandergreenwood.com/Alex Greenwood on Medium: https://a-greenwood.medium.com/ (Subscription)Follow him on X/Twitter: @A_GreenwoodFollow him on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@alexginkcCatch Alex's True Crime Show: GOING TO KILLING CITY. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your pods! Enjoy this episode? Please leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice, and don't forget to subscribe for more literary journeys! LEAVE A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS Announcer: Mary McKenna. Original theme music "Mysterious Goings On" by Jamie Green. Want your own cool score for your podcast or website? Contact Jamie at Greenhouse Consulting. Check out Jamie's interview on the show here. Intro music: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ This Mysterious Goings On Podcast episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.We are an Amazon Associates seller, and some of our links may earn us a commission.
