Amanda Hampson Talking 'Lovebirds' by The Write Way Podcast published on 2021-07-21T11:18:26Z Writer and novelist, Amanda Hampson, joined the program to talk about her new novel, ‘Lovebirds’. Topics discussed include: - Lifelong, enduring friendships – forged in youth, carried through life – how they can assist us in trying times. How close friends can see the best qualities, parts, and potential of our character that we ourselves cannot – as exemplified in what Ginny sees in central character Lizzie. - The lasting impact of the Vietnam War on those that were conscripted, indelibly altering the life and character of Ray, how that impacted on not only his life, but caused a multi-generational problem within each male member of the family - the trickle-down effect of PTSD. - Animals as supporters – Eric the bird, Vlad the goat – how Amanda’s experiences with goats helped write this component. And the delightfully unexpected response with readers. (Eric has his own Goodreads account!) - Love – how love can still be going strong, even when those that love one another, might barely see one another for years, decades, on end. How love can return to us and guide us during every stage of life, including its end. - And much more! Thanks so much to Amanda for appearing on the program, you can pick up ‘Lovebirds’ and her other novels from Penguin Random House, here: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/lovebirds-9780143792130 Genre Podcast