Author, Twyla Smith, The Moonshiner's Wife, 1920's Texas, Historical fiction author, Indie Author Spotlight, Women's fiction, Redemption Stories, Author Interview, Writing Inspiration, Book Talk, Rural America Stories, Southern Literature, Prohibition Era, Strong Female Characters, ReadMyBook.net, Ink and Airwaves Podcast, Behind the book, Character-driven fiction, Author Journey Alice McMurtry Author, Twyla Smith, The Moonshiner's Wife, 1920's Texas, Historical fiction author, Indie Author Spotlight, Women's fiction, Redemption Stories, Author Interview, Writing Inspiration, Book Talk, Rural America Stories, Southern Literature, Prohibition Era, Strong Female Characters, ReadMyBook.net, Ink and Airwaves Podcast, Behind the book, Character-driven fiction, Author Journey Alice McMurtry

Whiskey, Women & Words: The Making of The Moonshiner’s Wife

In this heartfelt conversation, author Twyla Smith takes us back to 1925 Texas to uncover the secrets behind her debut novel, The Moonshine’s Wife. We talk about the grit and grace of her protagonist, Birdie Fontenot, the haunting inspiration behind the story, and how tragedy and redemption shaped both the characters and Twyla’s own writing journey. Join us as we explore the power of place, the echoes of family legacy, and the timeless strength of women who refuse to be silenced.

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