In the summer of 1972, eighteen-year-old Maeve O’Connor is desperate to escape her conservative family and pursue her dream of studying photography. Her chance comes in the form of a photo contest. She finds the needed compelling subjects in a fading seaside town where strippers, sideshow performers, and artists live openly on the boardwalk. There, Maeve falls for Georgie, an androgynous musician chasing stardom, and builds friendships with a group of misfit creatives. But as Maeve immerses herself in a world where she finally feels at home, she must face the question: how much is she willing to risk to claim the life she wants? I’m so excited to share this interview with Mary Kathleen Mehuron. Down on the South Beach Drag is a book that completely caught me off guard in the best way. I found myself staying up way too late, completely wrapped up in Maeve’s world and her messy, lovable group of friends. Even though Maeve and I come from different walks of life, I saw so much of my...
Author Julie Hatch drew inspiration from her decades of experience as a medical professional to write her debut novel, The Very Best of Care . The jaw-dropping thriller plunges readers into the nerve-wracking world of neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). The story follows one young mother's fight against corrupt physicians and the exploitation of Big Pharma, all while attempting to save her premature newborn son's life. Unapologetic in its look inside the hell that many families face inside the walls of the hospital, Hatch delivers a gripping and emotionally driven narrative that will have you on the edge of your seat. A Good Book To End The Day had the pleasure of interviewing the author ahead of her novel's June 3rd release. Check it out below: Tell us a little about yourself and your journey toward becoming an author. I am a healthcare professional—a retired nurse practitioner and a current acupuncturist. My years of working in neonatal and pediatric intensive care a...