Exploring Historical Noir with Stephen Eoannou: The Journey of Bishop and Gia
In this episode of Book Lovers Companion, host chatswith fiction author Stephen Eoannou about his latest book "AfterPearl," released in May 2025. Stephen discusses the inspirations andresearch behind his book, set in 1942 shortly after Pearl Harbor, and delvesinto the creation of complex characters like Nicholas 'Nicky the Weasel' Bishopand his determined assistant, Gia. They explore themes of moral ambiguity,historical context, and the rise of right-wing nationalism, offering listenersa rich understanding of the book's backdrop. Stephen also shares personalinsights into the writing process, the importance of persistence in the literaryworld, and his exciting plans for future works in the Nicholas Bishop series.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:51 Discussing the Book 'After Pearl'
02:58 Character Deep Dive: Nicholas 'Nicky' Bishop
04:33 Gia: The Unconventional Private Eye
16:23 Historical Context and Research Insights
30:29 Visualizing the Writing Process
31:02 Daydreaming and Writing Aloud
33:36 Creating Memorable Characters
34:24 Inspiration from Real Life
36:14 Writing Strong Female Characters
41:54 Researching for Authenticity
44:38 Humor in Noir Fiction
48:10 Advice for Aspiring Authors
51:28 FutureProjects and Final Thoughts
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