“The girls really want to bring someone home that doesn’t just try to fit in. They want someone who’s going to bring something new to the family lore, to family legend, to the Garnett way of life.”

Every family has their own traditions, habits and customs that often seem alien to the outside world. And for large, close-knit families whose lives are entirely intertwined, this can make for a daunting experience for new partners.

The Garnett Girls certainly have their own way - whether they believe it’s the right way is up for debate. As a family of four women, led by eccentric mother Margo, they don’t do things by halves. A novel of family secrets, betrayal and the bonds of sisterhood, The Garnett Girls is the debut novel from book publicist Georgina Moore. And in this episode she tells the story of how they came to life.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to effectively establish the voices of multiple characters. 
• How to fully engage with the narrative benefits that come from using multiple perspectives.
• And why you need to focus on presenting older women in an authentic way.

Find out more about Georgina here.

Your host is inkjockey founder Mark Heywood.

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