A Spot of Story

A Spot of Story brings you books, history, and the writing life over a steaming cup of tea. Tune in on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays for author conversations and quick history dives. Find out more at daniellegrandinetti.com/podcast. danielleswritingspot.substack.com

A Spot of Story is a fiction podcast hosted by Danielle Grandinetti, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Danielle Grandinetti hosts A Spot of Story, a fiction show with 25 episodes published.

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  Episode #19

  Episode 19 | Behind the Book: The Island Bakeshop with Roseanna M. White

  Jun 6, 202614 minS0

  <p>Set your dial to A Spot of Story, where books, history, and the writing life come alive over a steaming cup of tea. On this episode, we are diving into a deep conversation with best-selling, Christy Award-winning author Roseanna M. White about her new dual-timeline novel, The Island Bakeshop.</p><p>Roseanna returns readers to the coastal setting of Avon, North Carolina, building a beautiful story around second chances, family legacy, and unexpected protection. In this episode, we discuss:</p><p>* The Reality of the Baker’s Life: Roseanna shares her on-location research with a baker from Hatteras Island, re...

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  Episode 18 | Echoes of History: Origins of the Great Depression

  May 16, 202614 minS0

  <p>Set your dial to A Spot of Story, where books, history, and the writing life come alive over a steaming cup of tea.</p><p>On this episode of Echoes of History, we step back into the 1930s to explore the true beginnings of the Great Depression. While history often focuses on the stock market crash of October 29, 1929, the reality was a multifaceted building of problems that started long before the bubble burst.</p><p>In this episode, we discuss:</p><p>* The Post-War Foundation: How the opulence of the 1920s was built on shaky ground following World War...

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  Episode 17 | Behind the Book: Megan Schaulis

  May 2, 202623 minS0

  <p>In this episode, I’m joined by author Megan Schaulis to celebrate the release of Rebuilder, the emotional conclusion to her Susa Chronicles trilogy. We talk about the transition from the desert of Susa to the tropical—and sinking—territory of Evania, and how the character of Hatch finds his own path to restoration.</p><p>* How Megan used the biblical book of Nehemiah as a blueprint for a dystopian setting.</p><p>* The inspiration behind Evania, a tropical island populated by the Alphanites.</p><p>* The journey of Hatch, a fan-favorite character seeking a fresh start after heartbreak.</p><p>...

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  Episode 16 | Echoes of History: The Setting Inspiration of Eyewitness Sketch

  Apr 18, 202612 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Echoes of History, we are stepping back into the 1930s to explore the real-life inspirations behind the setting of my novel, Eyewitness Sketch. From the shipwreck-strewn waters of Port des Morts to the cultural heritage of Washington Island, we’ll look at how geography and local lore inform a fictional mystery.</p><p>* Discover the history of “Death’s Door” and why it was a graveyard for Lake Michigan ships.</p><p>* Learn about Ephraim, the last “dry” town in Wisconsin, and how it inspired the social dynamics of Heima Island.</p><p>* Explore the Norwegian an...

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  Episode 15 | Behind the Book: Misshelved Magic with S. R. Crickard

  Apr 4, 202617 minS0

  <p>I had the most delightful time chatting with S. R. Crickard about her journey from writing short story “palate cleansers” to publishing her debut novel, Misshelved Magic. We explore how her curiosity about the short-lived Edwardian era shaped a world where magic and history collide in the stacks of a very special library.</p><p>* The “Miyazaki” inspiration behind her protagonist, Adelina.</p><p>* Fascinating (and funny) Edwardian research, from King Edward’s vest buttons to the “S-shaped” silhouette.</p><p>* How an “intervention” from author friends turned a short story into a full-length novel.</p><p>* The heart of the story: why...

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