Uncorking A Story

About Sophie Irwin: Sophie has spent years immersed in the study of historical fiction, from a dissertation on why Georgette Heyer helped win World War Two, to time spent in dusty stacks and old tomes doing detailed period research when writing this book.  Her love and passion for historical fiction bring a breath of fresh air and a contemporary energy to the genre. Her debut novel is A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting and joining me today to talk about that, and so much more, is author Sophie Irwin.  In this episode, Mike and Sophie discuss:  Why her writing starts with consuming stories across multiple genres and media platforms.  The draw of historical fiction (and how it is similar to fantasy).  Building an immersive world without overwhelming your readers.  Embracing and feeding your inner selves - past, present, and future.  Finding a community within the solitary process of writing.  Key Takeaways:  Historical fiction has a texture that is rich and gorgeous in a way that is different from mo