Summary: <p>Elise Hooper and Ashley Hasty talk about Angels of the Pacific, which <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author Lauren Willig described as "Absolutely riveting. A stay-up-all night read about two very different women who discover just how strong they can be—and just how much they'll dare—during the brutal Japanese occupation of the Philippines in World War II. This story of endurance and sisterhood will have you turning pages late into the night."</p> <p>Elise talks about her research trip to the Philippines in February of 2020, how this book ended up being perfect for the times, and how her next novel is very much in response to the pandemic. She also shares some of her favorite books and writing advice for her fellow authors.</p> <p>Find the books recommended, the author's social media links, and the video version of this episode at <a href="https://www.bestofwomensfiction.com/episodes" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.BestofWomensFiction.com</a></p> <p>All books featured on the podcast can be purchased through the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-549fff39?listId=1DADOIP37NQBC&ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_list_own_influencer-549fff39_dp_dWcZ7FdxMdl38" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Best of Women's Fiction Amazon list</a> or through <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/laineycameron" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Lainey's recommended reads</a> at www.bookshop.org.</p>
