In Episode 47 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Marissa Stapley about her new novel, The Lightning Bottles.
Marissa is the New York Times bestselling author of the Reese’s Book Club pick Lucky, which has been optioned for television, as well as international bestsellers The Last Resort, Things to Do When It’s Raining, and Mating for Life. Her latest novel, The Lightning Bottles, is out now. Marissa’s journalism has appeared in newspapers and magazines across North America. She lives in Toronto with her family.
In this interview, Marissa talks about what drew her to writing about the 90’s grunge music scene, why we glorify male singers and vilify their female counterparts, making the jump from author to screenwriter, the specific snacks that keep her energy up while working on multiple projects, and much more…