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The Intersection of Personal History and Historical Fiction: A Chat With Sharon Short

In the final episode of season three of “Writer’s Digest Presents,” editor-in-chief Amy Jones and content editor Michael Woodson chat with author Sharon Short about her new novel, Trouble Island.

The Editors of Writer's DigestPublished Dec 17, 2024 7:00 PM PST

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