Episode #9
S3 E9 Historical Romance Author Christine Hill Suntz!
In this episode, Christine Hill Suntz discusses The Heiress and the Woodsman , a historical fiction novel set in 1830s Canada. She shares what inspired the story, why she chose this era and setting. She even talks about her life on her hobby farm! We cover: Why the 1830s Canadian setting stood out Research sources Writing realistic wilderness scenes How the character of Mrs. Norris became more complex Themes of home, identity, and belonging Chapters: 00:00 Exploring Historical Fiction's Untapped Periods 02:57 Setting the Scene: The Canadian Wilderness 05:56 Researching the Wilderness: A Personal Journey 08:41 The Allure of Forbidden Love 11:42 Class Struggles and Social Dynamics 14:39 Character Development and Unexpected Twists 17:34 The Meaning of Home 20:38 Looking Ahead: Future Projects 22:58 The Journey of Writing and Upcoming Projects 24:34 Exploring Historical Recipes 27:39 Life on the Hobby Farm 30:28 Literary Influences and Childhood Reads 33:40 Guilty Pleasures 38:01 Connecting with Christine Online Connect with Christine: Website Facebook Instagram Thank you to our sponsor for this week - Charity Henico ! Authors if you are looking for an amazing narrator for your audiobook, I highly recommend Charity! She is a delight to work with, and the finished product is something you will be proud of! Contact her today to talk about your next audiobook production! Connect with me: Website Instagram Show notes are available at www.abakersperspective.com (within a week of the episode going live)
