Episode 85 From Stage to Page: Career Pivots, Parkinson's, and Historical Fiction with NY Times Bestseller Fiona Davis
New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis shares her remarkable journey from acting to journalism to writing acclaimed historical fiction.
Davis discusses her latest novel The Stolen Queen, set at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and opens up about navigating a Parkinson's diagnosis while at the height of her career. Learn how she researches New York City's iconic buildings, balances her writing schedule with health demands, and crafts compelling dual-timeline narratives.
Davis also offers candid insights about women's roles throughout history and advice for aspiring authors. A must-listen episode about resilience, reinvention, and finding your voice at any age.
Episode recorded December 5, 2024, at the LMC Media Podcast Studio
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Davis, Fiona. The Stolen Queen. 2025. Publish date January 7, 2025.
Other Books by Fiona Davis
The Spectacular (2023)
The Magnolia Place (2022)
The Lions of Fifth Avenue (2021)
The Masterpiece (2019)
The Address (2018)
Recommended by Fiona Davis
Brooks, Geraldine. The People of the Book. Penguin Books, 2008.
Quinn, Kate. The Rose Code. William Morrow, 2021.
Rose, M.J. and edited by Rose, M.J and Fiona Davis. Stories from Suffragette City. Henry Holt & Co., 2022.