A Passionate Prequel to the Classics with Guest Author Alice McVeigh

A Passionate Prequel to the Classics with Guest Author Alice McVeigh Maccabee and Marccella 53:36

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Have you ever considered creating fan fiction for your favorite book series? Or maybe experiment with a well-known character’s backstory to answer the question, what if? Well, this week’s guest author, Alice McVeigh, did just that to one of Jane Austen’s most infamous villainous characters, Lady Susan. In Susan – A Jane Austen Prequel, Alice shows us that not all villains start evil initially but are gradually changed over time. Her love of Jane Austen is so overwhelming and unprecedented; you can hear it in her voice during our interview. So come with us as we glimpse into the what-if of Lady Susan’s childhood with author Alice McVeigh on Beyond the Pen.

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Maccabee & Marccella Podcasters

Maccabee is a husband of 19 yrs, father of two boys, Army vet, voice actor, writer, and podcast co-host of Beyond the Pen. Growing up in the theater and working as a voice actor, script analysis has been a critical skill he's been perfecting over the years. This skill has allowed him to look past what the author wants you to see and discover the truth between the words and the printed paper. Every story is unique, and so are the authors.

Marccella, a self-proclaimed bookworm, is an advocate for authors and their unique voices. Since learning to read at aged 6, Marccella could be found in the library with her nose in a good book. As an avid reader, Marccella recognized that there was untapped potential in the author community and was decidedly committed to creating valuable spaces to have conversations with writers of all genres. As a result, Marccella united with Maccabee (her brother from another mother) to further her vision of expanding the reach of authors and their audience.