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Colleen McKeegan & 'The Wild One': Complicated Conversations Series

Published: June 15, 2023, 10 a.m.

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On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome Colleen McKeegan to discuss her debut novel, The Wild One, which is now out in paperback! The Wild One is a coming of age mystery that explores the ways trauma and societal expectations shape the women we become.

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We chat with Colleen about what it really feels like to publish a book; the \\u201corigin story\\u201d of this book and how it morphed from a middle grade novel inspired by the movie \\u201cStand By Me\\u201d into what it is today \\u2013 something she herself wanted to read; the importance of the summer camp setting of the story and what it means to her personally; the sometimes messy and darker nature of female friendship, particularly when coming of age; and her serendipitous path to publication.

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The Wild One is out now in paperback! Buy it, read it, share it and listen to our spoiler-free interview wherever you get your podcasts.

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