Ep 148: Real Life, Real Places: Bringing Croatian History to Life in Fiction with Eva Glyn
Thu Nov 06 2025
Today’s guest, author Eva Glyn (Jane Cable), joins us to talk about her novels set in Croatia, including "The Dubrovnik Book Club."
Discover how Eva Glyn fell in love with Croatia, the stories that brought her characters to life, and the fascinating history woven through her novels. From behind-the-scenes anecdotes about researching authentic details and working with local sources, to reflections on war, resilience, and the healing power of both travel and storytelling, this episode offers a heartfelt look at writing across cultures. Plus, get a peek at upcoming books, favorite destinations, and the joys of celebrating books within books.
Authentic Storytelling Requires Local Insight: Eva’s novels set in Croatia come alive thanks to her ongoing collaborations with locals. These relationships help her infuse genuine cultural detail and nuance into her stories—reminding writers that authenticity often comes from boots-on-the-ground research and real conversations.
Friendships Can Be Just as Compelling as Romance: Eva highlighted her fascination with writing about deep, platonic friendships. Her characters’ bonds—often non-romantic—show that healing, growth, and rich storytelling come from all kinds of relationships, not only love stories.
Curiosity Drives Creativity: Much of Eva’s writing starts with a simple “what if?”—researching a local legend, responding to a snippet of history, or chasing a story told by a tour guide. Staying curious and open to these rabbit holes can lead to unexpected and powerful narratives.
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Episode links:
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Today’s guest, author Eva Glyn (Jane Cable), joins us to talk about her novels set in Croatia, including "The Dubrovnik Book Club." Discover how Eva Glyn fell in love with Croatia, the stories that brought her characters to life, and the fascinating history woven through her novels. From behind-the-scenes anecdotes about researching authentic details and working with local sources, to reflections on war, resilience, and the healing power of both travel and storytelling, this episode offers a heartfelt look at writing across cultures. Plus, get a peek at upcoming books, favorite destinations, and the joys of celebrating books within books. Authentic Storytelling Requires Local Insight: Eva’s novels set in Croatia come alive thanks to her ongoing collaborations with locals. These relationships help her infuse genuine cultural detail and nuance into her stories—reminding writers that authenticity often comes from boots-on-the-ground research and real conversations. Friendships Can Be Just as Compelling as Romance: Eva highlighted her fascination with writing about deep, platonic friendships. Her characters’ bonds—often non-romantic—show that healing, growth, and rich storytelling come from all kinds of relationships, not only love stories. Curiosity Drives Creativity: Much of Eva’s writing starts with a simple “what if?”—researching a local legend, responding to a snippet of history, or chasing a story told by a tour guide. Staying curious and open to these rabbit holes can lead to unexpected and powerful narratives. CLICK HERE to sign up for the BOOK CLUB! CLICK HERE to check out the SHOW NOTES for this episode! Are you an author who would like to join me for a conversation on the podcast? CLICK HERE to get more information and fill out the form. Episode links: https://literaryescapes.fun/ep-148-author-eva-glyn-brings-croatia-to-life-in-fiction/ We’d love to have you join us in the Literary Escapes Book Club – get more info and sign up here: https://literaryescapes.fun/literary-escape-book-club/