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“The Book of Reservations is about a woman navigating a dubious gift in a world that doesn’t always believe in it.” — Laura Buchwald
Author Laura Buchwald returns to discuss her latest novel, The Book of Reservations, the second installment in her Ghost Table trilogy. Laura shares how a haunted Manhattan restaurant inspired her series, what it’s like to write under contract deadlines, and why humor is essential—even when tackling heavy themes like grief and the aftermath of 9/11. If you love stories about creativity, resilience, and the supernatural, this conversation is for you.
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- The origin of the Ghost Table trilogy — How a real-life restaurant and whispers of paranormal activity sparked Laura’s imagination.
- From standalone to trilogy — The challenges of expanding a single novel into a multi-book series.
- Writing under pressure — Why Laura found publisher-imposed deadlines motivating rather than stressful.
- Balancing grief and humor — How levity helps navigate heavy themes without diminishing their impact.
- Research through experience — Laura’s approach to visiting real locations to bring authenticity to her settings.
- The role of belief and skepticism — Laura’s personal experiences with mediums and how they influenced her storytelling.
- Looking ahead — A sneak peek into book three and how early reader feedback is shaping its tone.
Buy The Book of Reservations
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4bbtcze
Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9798892990776
Connect with Laura
Website: https://laurabuchwald.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurabuchwaldauthor/
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