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Jul 2022
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Interview with Carley Fortune - EVERY SU...

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In this interview, Carley and I discuss Every Summer After, setting a book in Canada, choosing Barry's Bay as the book's locale and the response by residents, what surprised her the most writing this book, tackling her sophomore novel, why this book is resonating with so many people, and much more. Carley's recommended reads are: The No-Show by Beth O'Leary ... Show More
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