We are delighted to welcome debut author and Hawaiʻi resident Carol Lin, who joins us to share the story behind her memoir, When News Breaks: A Memoir of Love and War. Carol offers an intimate look at her journey from lived experience to the written page, discussing the vulnerability of mining her own life for material and the rigors of her creative process. Whether you are curious about the mechanics of memory or the path to publication, Carol’s reflections on finding her voice and structuring her narrative offer invaluable insights for storytellers at any stage of their career. Welcome!