Bringing real emotion into fiction helps stories stay with readers longer. But this can be an arduous and vulnerable task. However, bestselling and award-winning author Valencia G. Wallace gives us the tools to bring emotion into our works. Valencia shares how writing helped her process childhood trauma, grief, and family history, and how those experiences shaped both her nonfiction and fiction work.
About Valencia G. Wallace
Award-winning author Valencia G. Wallace writes Southern psychological thrillers rooted in Louisiana life, lore, and buried secrets. She is the author of several nonfiction works, including the memoir Motherless Child.
Her fiction debut, The Other Auntie, launches The Auntie Diaries, a series shaped by Louisiana culture and the emotional complexities of women navigating power, survival, memory, and silence.
A wife and mother of three, Valencia writes stories that challenge what’s accepted, expose what’s ignored, and explore the truths families work hardest to hide.
Links
Website: https://vgwallacebooks.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/valencia.gwallace
The Other Auntie: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQ3D7CXN
About Liz
Liz Bullard is a multi‑genre author, therapist, and coach who helps creatives move from stuck to started with clarity and confidence. Known for her captivating storytelling, Liz’s notable works include The Prophecy Series and the Lira Somers Mysteries, praised for fast‑paced plots, vivid characters, and movie‑like imagery. When she’s not writing, coaching, or recording the podcast, she’s cooking, reading, or spending time with Preston the corgi.
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