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Hey there Word Nerds! I’m so glad you’re here! Today's interview will be a juicy one. I’ll be talking to Stephen O’Connor about his debut novel Thomas Jefferson Dreams of Sally Hemings, a profound exploration of the ways in which the institution of slavery warped the human soul, as seen through the story of Jefferson and Hemings. In this episode, we discuss how to approach controversial topics in your writing while treating the subjects with grace and respect. In this episode Stephen and I discuss: Mindful writing about controversial topics and marginalized groups Idea evolution from short story to novel Writing outside your experience Accessing the unconscious mind as part of the writing process Issues of point of view Plus, Stephen’s #1 tip for writers.   Resources: About Stephen O'Connor Stephen is the author of two collections of short fiction, Here Comes Another Lesson and Rescue, as well as Orphan Trains, an acclaimed history of a pioneering nineteenth-century child welfare effort, and Will My Name Be