What if the most iconic death in Hollywood history was a lie? In this captivating episode, Dara Levan talks with journalist, novelist, and founder of the Palm Beach and Cape Cod Book Festivals, Lois Cahall. Cahall reveals the incredible 26-year journey of her new novel, Maybe Marilyn, a story born from a screenplay and resurrected with a push from literary giant James Patterson.        This episode is a must-listen for aspiring writers and avid readers, offering a raw and honest look at the modern publishing industry. Hear firsthand the challenges of self-promotion, the struggle to balance art with business, and the shocking, real-life autopsy details that fuel Cahall's fascinating "happy conspiracy." Discover why real readers will always find real writers and how to keep your creative spark alive.  TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:26 - Why Marilyn and why now? 5:11 - James Patterson's pivotal role 7:42 - The path to Simon & Schuster 9:03 - The myth of "just writing a book" 13:33 - The all-consuming reality of promotion 16:27 - How she feels when not writing 17:41 - The unspoken truth among authors 19:42 - What writing Marilyn taught her 20:30 - The suspicious details of Marilyn's death 23:40 - The people who saw her dead 26:29 - Where to find Lois online 27:26 - Outro RESOURCES:<a href="https://loiscahall.com/">https://loiscahall.com/</a>@lois.cahall Dara Levan / Every Soul Has a Story: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dara.levan/">https://www.instagram.com/dara.levan/</a>Website: <a href="https://www.daralevan.com/">daralevan.com</a>

The Book That Survived 9/11 and COVID | Lois Cahall

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