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Vietnam War & Past Lives: Inside Ellen Birkett Morris’s Gripping Tale! | Episode 144

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Exploring 'Beware the Tall Grass' with Ellen Birkett Morris: The Bookaholic Podcast In this episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, celebrated author Ellen Birkett Morris discusses her latest novel, 'Beware the Tall Grass.' Ellen delves into the book's intriguing dual narrative that intertwines a mother's love with a soldier's courage. Inspired by a real-life program that investigates children's past life memories, Ellen transformed a short story into a novel over an eight-year journey. She shares her process, from overcoming the challenge of expanding her writing from short stories to novels, to the crucial role a developmental editor played. Ellen also discusses the book's compelling themes, including the impact of the Vietnam War and intergenerational trauma, as well as her own evolving thoughts on reincarnation. The episode highlights the novel's accolades, including winning the Donald L. Jordan Prize and concludes with a glimpse into Ellen's future writing plans.

00:00 Welcome to the Bookaholic Podcast

00:27 Introducing 'Beware The Tall Grass'

02:04 The Inspiration Behind the Story

03:07 The Eight-Year Journey of Writing

05:57 Exploring Themes and Characters

08:03 Vietnam War and Personal Connections

11:29 Beliefs and Skepticism in the Story

17:45 Accolades and Recognition

20:22 Future Projects and Final Thoughts

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