Read And Write With Natasha

This author finished her mother's novel after she passed away

Natasha Tynes Episode 14

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Emily Johnson was born in Aspen, Colorado.  In 1996,  Emily's mom, Marilyn, was diagnosed with breast and advanced ovarian cancer.  

She began writing The Bird of Paradise as a life gift for her daughter.  She passed away
in 2012 leaving the novel unfinished – for Emily to complete.

Hear how Emily discovered her mother's manuscript and finished it.

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