{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpage-one.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fep-17-barbara-graham-what-jonah-knew-En6evwOF","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Ep. 17: Barbara Graham: What Jonah Knew","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/8583da00-42e9-4897-ab16-2a2d61be8a44/2bd76ddb-25dd-44c8-af31-0f7e2b17b3b6/page-one-podcast-ep-17.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"In Episode 17, we interview bestselling author Barbara Graham about the stories and struggles behind writing her debut novel, What Jonah Knew, published by Harper this summer. In this very honest conversation, Graham shares her profound joy in writing fiction for the first time—her lifelong dream and the cost of finding her way to this side of writing. “For me, writing fiction, writing this novel, is the most fun I've ever had, the hardest thing I've ever done and the absolute most fun.” In this special episode, we discuss how spirituality can influence and support the writing process and how seeming deadends can lead to fortuitous opportunities. Graham is a Buddhist practitioner and speaks with grace, grit and humor. What a gift to hear her wisdom and learn more secrets about the craft and how writing fiction “opens you to more possibilities for getting to truths that otherwise you would be confined and not be able to write.” I hope you enjoy it!\n"}