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Today's episode features Thao Thai, bestselling author of Banyan Moon. She joins us to discuss her latest novel, The Seekers of Deer Creek, a captivating story of two estranged sisters whose search for a lost painting uncovers long-buried family secrets stretching across generations and continents.

In our conversation, we explore the many ways art preserves history and memory, the fascinating world of art conservation, and what it truly means to be an artist. Thao shares how her travels inspired the settings in the novel, why creativity is essential even in the busiest seasons of life, and how motherhood has shaped her writing. We also discuss the joy of reading physical books, the importance of making space for creativity, and why everyone has an inner artist waiting to be discovered.


Episode Highlights

  • The inspiration behind The Seekers of Deer Creek
  • Why art is one of history's greatest storytellers
  • The unseen work of preserving paintings and cultural artifacts
  • Vietnamese identity and artistic legacy
  • Balancing motherhood and a creative career
  • The value of reading physical books
  • Why everyone should embrace their inner artist
  • Thao's book flight includes books about art and artists


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