This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Wednesday “Books & Authors” Show with Books Forward features debut author Ann Lowry who discusses her novel, “The Blue Trunk.”

When Ann Lowry inherited an ancestor’s blue Travel trunk, she had no idea that this artifact was about to take her on a three-year journey of discovery. She was told that the trunk’s previous owner, a great-great aunt, had been institutionalized for insanity. Despite meticulous genealogy research, she was unable to uncover any facts about her and concluded that she must have spent her entire adult life in an asylum. 

Lowry was inspired to write “The Blue Trunk” (Sept. 10, 2024, Koehler Books) to help reclaim her ancestor’s voice and shed light on these all-too-common institutionalizations. Seamlessly weaving historical fiction with contemporary life, Lowry’s tale explores identity, strength, and connection across decades. Visit: https://www.annlowry.com/ 

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