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Elena Meets Kate Feiffer

Exploring 'Morning Pages' with Kate Feiffer: A Hilarious Take on the Sandwich Generation

In this episode, Elena interviews writer Kate Feiffer about her latest novel, 'Morning Pages'. The conversation covers Kate's diverse career, her talented family background, and the central themes of her book, including its focus on a playwright dealing with writer's block, family responsibilities, and professional challenges. Kate explains the inspiration behind the novel, its narrative style using 'Morning Pages', and the real-life experiences that influenced the story. The discussion also delves into the writing process, the humor in the book, and the dynamics within writers' groups that helped shape Kate's work.

00:00 Introduction to Kate Pfeiffer

01:10 Discussing 'Morning Pages'

02:44 The Concept of Morning Pages

04:53 Inspiration Behind the Book

09:28 Exploring Family Dynamics

11:39 Reading from the Play

15:28 Writer's Block and Writing Process

21:38 Transition from Children's Books to Adult Novels

23:33 The Role of Writers Groups

27:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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