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In this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome Marissa Stapley, the author of New York Times bestseller and Reese\u2019s Book Club pick Lucky, to discuss her new novel, The Lightning Bottles, a story about grunge-era musician Jane Pyre\u2019s journey to find out what really happened to her husband and partner in music, who abruptly disappeared years earlier.\nWe chat with Marissa about the personal and musical inspirations behind this novel (which she calls the \u201cbook of her heart\u201d); her exploration of themes around fame, female representation in music, and the complexities of public perception; the significance of art and mystery in storytelling; the impact of mid-career success;\xa0 the role of astrology in character development and our shared interest in tarot; and the enduring influence of Khalil Gibran's The Prophet (which she hopes everyone will read again or for the first time!).\nWe felt deeply connected to Marissa in this conversation - listen now to hear! \n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices