239: Barbara Bellesi Zito - Author of Lucky Stiff
This week we talk to Barbara Bellesi Zito (Lucky Stiff, Literary Wanderlust, January 2023). In an interesting twist to our usual interview, Barbara's debut features a male protagonist but one who exactly fits the WFWA definition of a "main character's emotional journey" as he processes his lottery win and what it means to his work, his family relationships, and his own growth as an individual. Written initially as a screenplay, Barbara credits that version with honing her skill at both dialogue and story structure. We discuss whether living in a publishing hub like NYC is an advantage to a…
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