Delusion, persistence, and manifestation: Three authors talk debut novels in Aspen.

In this special episode recorded at the Aspen Literary Festival presented by Book of the Month, debut authors Kristin Koval, Anika Jade Levy, and Eliana Ramage give candid thoughts on first novels, family themes, and the pure magic of getting published. From origin stories to audience questions, they discuss what it takes to go from blank page to Book of the Month pick. About Penitence : When murder rocks a Colorado family, old secrets resurface, and long-lost love returns. Spanning decades and coasts, one family grapples with guilt, forgiveness, and the mess of trying to make things right. About Flat Earth : In a crumbling near-future New York, a young woman spirals through grad school, sugar daddies, and watching her best friend become the next big thing. This darkly funny debut explores transactional love, female friendship, and some unexpected conspiracy theories. About To the Moon and Back : Steph Harper is determined to escape her past—and Earth—with a dream to become an astronaut. As she pushes toward space, and past the Cherokee Nation where she was raised, the women around her navigate their own journeys of identity, ambition, and belonging. Get Penitence , Flat Earth , and To the Moon and Back at bookofthemonth.com . Learn more about Book of the Month LIVE at bookofthemonth.com/botm-live .

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Delusion, persistence, and manifestation: Three authors talk debut novels in Aspen. is an episode from Virtual Book Tour by Book of the Month.

This episode is 32:27 long.

This episode was published on Nov 7, 2025.

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