<p>Author Christina Baldwin is a pioneer in the field of personal writing, a decades-long teacher of journal writing and story. In 2024, she released her debut novel, <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/recommended-on-www-engagingpresence-com"> The Beekeeper's Question, Love and Honey, War and Reckoning, A Novel of WWII</a>, a book I heartily recommend. We talk about a rich array of topics, including themes from the book, the relevance of a novel set during World War II to today, how Christina worked with a Native American advisor to make sure her story was appropriate and accurate, and the challenges and rewards of independent publishing.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://sallyfox.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">sallyfox.substack.com/subscribe</a>