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Once Upon Our Time

Once Upon Our Time

By: Susan Wiggs
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Join New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs and her daughter, Elizabeth, for a warm, candid, often cringey behind the scenes look at the stories that shaped a career.

In each episode, this mother-daughter duo dives into the books Susan has written, sharing the real-life process of publishing, and the creative arguments behind the pages.

Whether you are a lifelong fan of sweeping romance and emotional dramas or an aspiring writer curious about the mechanics of a storytelling life, Once Upon Our Time offers an intimate, funny, and deeply personal exploration of books, life, commercial success and failure, and the enduring bond of family.

2026 Susan Wiggs Art Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode 1 - Texas Wildflower

    Episode 1 - Texas Wildflower
    19 Aug 2026

    Once Upon Our Time, Episode 1

    Texas Wildflower
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    50 min
  • Episode 3 - Embrace the Day

    Episode 3 - Embrace the Day
    19 Jul 2026

    In the third episode, Susan and Elizabeth turn their attention to Embrace the Day. Moving forward in Susan's expansive bibliography, the mother-daughter duo breaks down the historical backdrop, the intense emotional stakes, and the specific narrative challenges of crafting this sweeping story. They dive into the research process, share behind-the-scenes family memories from the era it was written, and look honestly at how this book marked another major step in Susan's journey as a storyteller.
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    54 min
  • Episode 2 - Briar Rose

    Episode 2 - Briar Rose
    19 Jul 2026

    Following their debut, Susan and Elizabeth dive into Susan’s second major milestone: her adaptation and exploration of Briar Rose. In this episode, the mother-daughter duo unpacks the dark, rich fairy-tale roots, the emotional layers of the retelling, and the creative choices that went into reshaping this classic narrative. They share their trademark honest reflections on the writing process, behind-the-scenes family dynamics, and how this specific story helped define Susan's evolving voice as a novelist.
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    1 hr
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