On Better Words this week: Libby Page
How motherhood convinced Libby Page to return to the world of her debut novel
Libby Page became a Sunday Times bestselling author with her debut The Lido and has since become a staple of the 'up-lit' genre with her following novels The 24-Hour Cafe, The Island Home, and The Vintage Shop. Before becoming an author, Libby worked in journalism and marketing. She is a keen outdoor swimmer and lives in Somerset with her husband and young son. Today, we're discussing her upcoming novel, The Lifeline, which sees the return of a beloved character from The Lido.
You can also read Libby’s Substack
.This episode is part of our ‘Re-Read’ series – bonus episodes where we chat with previous Better Words guests and catch up on what's happened since they joined us on the pod.
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Things we talked about
Why returning to the world of The Lido was never inevitable
How becoming a mum influenced The Lifeline and why Libby wanted to explore the (still somewhat taboo) topic of post-partum mental health
Keeping the love for something when it becomes your career
What Libby's learned about the publishing process since her debut novel
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