278: Sweet Fury with Sash Bischoff

My Simplified Life podcast releases two episodes per week featuring authors and changemakers. Every interview reveals life lessons we can embrace and stories of others that build empathy.

In this episode of My Simplified Life, I interview author Sash Bischoff about her debut novel, Sweet Fury. The conversation explores the book's themes, including the influence of F. Scott Fitzgerald, the complexities of the Me Too movement, and the dynamics of feminism. Sash shares her journey from theater to writing, the process of crafting suspenseful twists, and her experiences recording the audiobook.

Sweet Fury has stories within stories and will have you questioning which one is real and which one is the movie being created. My quick synopsis..

Lila Crayne is a gorgeous actress who has risen to stardom and is in a new film, directed by her boyfriend and business partner. She seeks out a therapist to reveal past trauma to help her in her new role yet she's actually out for revenge. The revenge turns into more than she expects...

What We're Talking About

• Sweet Fury is a thought-provoking thriller that reflects on contemporary issues.

• Sash Bischoff's writing is influenced by F. Scott Fitzgerald's works.

• The novel explores the relationship between an actress and her therapist.

• Sash's background in theater informs her writing style and character development.

• The Me Too movement is a significant theme in Sweet Fury.

• Characters in the book exist in moral gray areas, challenging black-and-white narratives.

• Sash's next book will focus on climate crisis and feminist themes.

• Recording the audiobook was a challenging yet rewarding experience for Sash.

• Sash is excited about her upcoming book tour and connecting with readers.

• The conversation highlights the importance of true feminism and its complexities.