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Social Issues in Fiction with DonnaLee Overly

Author
The Fiction Writer's Podcast with Lana McAra
Published
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://fictionwriterspodcast.com/donnalee-overly-social-issues-in-fiction/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=donnalee-overly-social-issues-in-fiction

Are you interested in writing fiction that deals with the “tougher” topics?


When a reader experiences a character’s conflict that mimics one’s own, an emotional bond is formed that can unlock the door of fear to allow healing to begin.


In this episode, DonnaLee Overly joins internationally-acclaimed bestselling fiction novelist Lana McAra for a conversation how to incorporate your social causes into your fiction writing.


When the reader is empowered by the realization that they are not alone, as others have gone through a similar situation – it makes the story absolutely #Unputdownable.


Tune in now and get DonnaLee Overly’s thoughts on:



  • How writing on difficult subjects helps you to understand your own struggles and challenges

  • What about this whole process brings her joy in her journey as an author

  • Which of your 6 books in The KNOT Series was the most difficult to write, and why

  • What has amazed or enlightened DonnaLee the most in her research of these topics

  • And much, much more!


Invitation From Our Guest

Contact DonnaLee Overly through her website and mention you heard her on The Fiction Writer’s Podcast as she will be giving away ten books on the topics of The KNOT Series, which includes sexual assault, unintended pregnancy, and prescription drug addiction:


https://www.donnaleeoverly.com/contact


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