How an Idea Turned Into a Novel.

Seeking Clemency by Joy Martin

There wasn't much left of the house by the lake, but in its ruins there was a story.

In this first episode, we uncover how a single image of a run down home sparked the idea for Seeking Clemency, a haunting and lyrical novel by Joy Martin.

From quiet inspiration to a fully formed novel, we trace the path of creativity, memory, and persistence.