Debut novelist Michelle Collins Anderson is honored with the MLA Literary Award for 2025 for her historical novel, The Flower Sisters.
Michelle shares her MFA journey, experiences with low residency programs, and practical advice for writers pursuing their craft later in life.
Michelle shares her research process for The Flower Sisters, from discovering the 1928 West Plains explosion to crafting a fictional town and getting her debut novel published.
Special episode featuring Missouri author Michelle Collins Anderson discussing "The Flower Sisters," Scenic Regional Library's 2025 Community Read book selection.
Historical Novels Review Issue 108
Michelle Collins Anderson reveals the behind-the-scenes story of writing The Flower Sisters, exploring the challenges of transforming a creative vision into a published novel.
In the Flower Sisters, author Michelle Collins Anderson re-imagines the West Plains Dance Hall explosion on Friday, April 13, 1928
Highlights of conversation with author Michelle Collins Anderson about her novel The Flower Sisters
Michelle answers Judith's questions about her debut novel, The Flower Sisters.
Michelle shares the story behind The Flower Sisters.