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Podcast: Read And Write With Natasha
Episode: Revisiting the past through fiction with Rhonda Zimlich
Description: What happens when childhood memories collide with historical events?In this episode, I sit down with Rhonda Zimlich—author, writing teacher at American University, and storyteller. Rhonda shares the inspiration behind her novel, Raising Panic, a story rooted in her own experiences and the tragic PSA 182 crash in San Diego.Set in 1978 in rural Southern California, Raising Panic captures the resilience of two young girls navigating chaos and loss. Rhonda opens up about weaving personal history into fiction, exploring the nuances of memory, trauma, and creativity. Does technology threaten creativity—or en...