Author L.L. Kirchner recently appeared on the Arts Alive! podcast to discuss her new book, a psychological suspense novel set in 1995 Pittsburgh. The book, which features rivals at Alternative News Weeklys, explores the world of newsroom culture in the 90s.
Kirchner’s Writing Process
Kirchner discussed her writing process, including how she develops her characters and their backstories. She noted that she becomes each character in the book and creates a detailed history for them, even if it doesn’t appear on the page.
The author also talked about the launch of her book, which was held at the Velvet Mat, a yoga studio in St. Petersburg. The event was a costume party, with guests dressing up in 90s-inspired outfits.
The Queenpin Chronicles
Kirchner also discussed her previous work, including the Queenpin Chronicles, a series of character-driven novels that began in 1940s St. Petersburg. She noted that the characters kept talking to her, and she ended up writing more books than she had initially planned.
Original reporting: St. Pete Catalyst — read the source article.
