Lauren Aliza Green & 'The World After Alice': Debut Discussions

07/04/24 • 39 min

On this episode of Debut Discussions, we’re chatting with Lauren Aliza Green, about her debut novel, The World After Alice, a gripping story of two families brought together to celebrate an unexpected marriage, twelve years after a devastating tragedy upended their lives. The characters are so alive in this story and the hook of having two families come together for a wedding after their last “reunion” was a funeral is so clever! Lauren chats with us about her love for reading as a child, her decision to pursue writing, and the development of her characters and their intricate connections. We also discuss how the book explores themes of grief, friendship, and the complexities of relationships. Lauren leaves us with a real lightbulb of thought about twins and astrology! Listen now to Lauren’s story wherever you get your podcasts. The World After Alice is out now -- buy it, read it, and share it (in other words, make a debut author’s dreams come true!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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