In Episode 60 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Fiona Davis about her latest novel, The Stolen Queen.
Fiona is the New York Times bestselling author of eight historical fiction novels set in iconic New York City buildings, including The Spectacular, The Magnolia Palace, The Address, and The Lions of Fifth Avenue, which was a Good Morning America book club pick. Her most recent novel, The Stolen Queen, is out now. Fiona’s articles have appeared in publications like The Wall Street Journal and the Oprah magazine, and she holds a master’s degree from Columbia Journalism School. Her books have been translated into over twenty languages. She’s based in New York City.
In this interview, Fiona talks about how an international art plot involving Kim Kardashian inspired her latest novel, what draws her to historical fiction, how she found her way to writing fiction later in life, why she believes everyone should change careers every 10 years, and much more..