On this week’s Corks & Conversation with Liz Milliron episode we enjoyed a fun talk with her about writing historical crime fiction. Have a listen …
Liz Milliron is the author of multiple short stories, the Laurel Highland Mystery Series, and the Home Front Mystery Series. The latest book, The Lessons We Learn, is a historical mystery set in 1943 Buffalo. This coincidentally was the same year and city where Christie’s mother, Barbara, was born! So it was such fun talking about how things were back then. Many women worked in the manufacturing jobs that men left to fight in World War II. Liz’s grandmother was one of them and inspired Liz to write this story. In her words,
“What happens if this young woman who is just doing what she thinks is her patriotic duty to help the war effort shows up one day and there’s a dead body on the manufacturing floor.”
Liz did her research so this book is not only a good mystery but is also a fascinating look at history. We suggest you get a copy (indie bookshop.org or Amazon.com) and enjoy it with a glass of Seaglass Pinot Grigio like we did!
We also discussed the different paths to becoming an author and some of Liz’s tips for getting it done. As Liz says…
“One of my very favorite pieces of advice comes from Hallie Ephron, who said just hold your nose and write.”
Listen to this Corks & Conversation with Liz Milliron for all the laughs and insights!
Highlights
2:45 Pro tip: choose your wine by the label
8:15 All roads lead to Buffalo!
12:20 A movie buff detective
20:53 The things we do for the sake of research
27:00 Her advice to aspiring writers(hint: You do have the time!)
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