Writing The Champagne War with Fiona McIntosh
International best-selling author, Fiona McIntosh chats to Pam on the Convo Couch today about writing her new book The Champagne War. In this interview Fiona goes into her no nonsense business approach to her creative process and the hard work behind building an impressive career spanning dozens of books.
From the killing fields of Ypres to the sun-kissed vineyards of rural France, The Champagne War is a heart-stopping adventure about the true power of love and hope to light the way during war.
In the summer of 1914, vigneron Jerome Méa heads off to war, certain he’ll be home by Christmas. His new bride Sophie, a fifth generation and rebellious champenoise, is determined to ensure the forthcoming vintages will be testament to their love and the power of the people of Épernay, especially its strong women. But as the years drag on, authorities advise that Jerome is missing, considered dead.
When poison gas is first used in Belgium by the Germans, British chemist Charles Nash jumps to enlist. After he is injured, he is brought to Reims, where Sophie has helped to set up an underground hospital to care for the wounded. In the dark, ancient champagne cellars, their stirring emotions take them both by surprise.
While Sophie battles to keep her vineyard going through the bombings, a critical sugar shortage forces her to strike a dangerous bargain with an untrustworthy acquaintance – but nothing will test her courage more than the news that filters through to her about the fate of her heroic Jerome.
There is so much great information and tips for writers at all levels in this interview. Have your pens ready...
And readers of Fiona’s books will love this insight into her writing process, and the behind the scene details on her latest novel, a page-turning story of love, loyalty and survival set against the turmoil of the first world war.
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