Jenn Bouchard, talks about her debut novel, First Course, a finalist in the 2021 American Fiction Awards. She shares her inspiration for a book about second acts, why she decided to set the book in coastal Maine, and how she approached writing about a real location. Plus, her path to publication, and why Jenn told to go with a small publisher.

Find the books she recommends, her social media links, and the video version of this episode at www.BestofWomensFiction.com

All books featured on the podcast are listed in Lainey's recommended reads at www.bookshop.org