404: How to Turn Historical Figures into Characters for Your Novel - Interview with Jody Hadlock

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today, Lori is interviewing Jody Hadlock.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jody studied journalism and was a television news reporter and anchor serving her community in South Carolina as well as Texas. In addition to writing, her other passion is advocating for people with special needs. For several years Jody served on the board of directors of North Texas Special Needs Assistance Partners (SNAP), a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live the fullest lives possible in their communities.</span></p> <p><br /> <span style="font-weight: 400;">She has just released her debut historical novel,</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Lives of Diamond Bessie.</span></em></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode Jody Hadlock and Lori discuss:</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The research process and how to blend primary and secondary sources.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why finding the right point of view is so important to the writing process.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What role context plays in writing about the past and how to integrate it into your plot.</span></li> </ul> <p><em> </em></p> <h4><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Plus, her #1 tip for writers.</span></em></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For more info and show notes: <a href="https://diymfa.com/podcast/episode-404-jody-hadlock" target="_blank" rel="noopener">diymfa.com/404</a></span></p>