Episode 52: Carol Van Den Hende, award-winning author of Goodbye Orchid

Carol Van Den Hende, award-winning author of Goodbye Orchid

Key Topics:
Carol shares her inspiration and more behind Goodbye Orchid, her debut novel which was inspired by combat wounded veterans. The book has been racking up awards, including being a 2021 Book Excellence winner, and a finalist in the CHATELAINE Book Awards that recognizes outstanding work and new talent in the genre of Romantic Fiction and Women’s Fiction.

Interview Notes:

We talk about her award-winning novel, GOODBYE ORCHID which is inspired by combat wounded veterans.

Since its release last year, this novel has racked up so many awards, and Carol was recently named disability hero of the year by Springboard consulting for her work with this novel.

In our interview she shares more on her inspiration for the book, how reviews and feedback have touched her, and her writing advice which includes understanding the reason you write; your single inspiring purpose.

 Her recommended read is THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE by V. E. Schwab  @veschwab which Carol describes as just beautiful work which inspires her while she’s writing her own second novel.

A portion of the profits from GOODBYE ORCHID are being donated to the Heather Abbott Foundation and USA Cares.