283: Some Other Time with Angela Brown
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.
Angela Brown is back on today’s episode of My Simplified Life! We reconnected to discuss Angela's latest novel, Some Other Time. We explore the themes of the book, including the Butterfly Effect, the complexities of motherhood, and the importance of identity beyond being a parent. Angela shares her writing process and the challenges of creating relatable characters, while also reflecting on the significance of simple living and the choices that shape our lives.
I loved Angela’s first book, Olivia Strauss Is Running Out Of Time and had some thoughts about Some Other Time…
What would life be like if you made one different decision? That's exactly what Ellie finds out and how that one decision creates a huge ocean of ripple effects. Although this isn't a "thriller", I felt myself feeling nervous and anxious wondering what was going to happen. How was this going to end? Would Ellie come back to the present day and what actually is the present day for her? Angela Brown remarkably brings all of the characters together and gives us a look at what their lives are like and were like and could have been like. I fell in love with everyone and cried at the end...to bring such emotion to a reader is a beautiful thing and shows what a terrific writer Angela is.
What We're Talking About
Angela Brown is the author of Some Other Time.
The book explores the theme of the Butterfly Effect.
Ellie Baker, the protagonist, faces a turning point in her life.
The story examines the impact of choices on relationships.
Motherhood and identity are central themes in the book.
Angela draws inspiration from her own experiences as a mother.
Communication in relationships is crucial for understanding.
The importance of valuing simple moments in life is emphasized.
Angela is currently working on a new book with fresh themes.
The writing process can be unpredictable and requires flexibility.
