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Ellen Zachos talks candidly about how Mythic Plants is finding its audience. She comments about which plants the readers seem to respond to, and what advice she would give garden writers who have a book idea that's close to their heart. C.L. ends by asking Ellen, " If you could have a god or goddess tending your garden, which one would you welcome? Which god or godde...

C.L. starts off by asking Ellen Zachos to comment on why the Greek myths so "extra"? It's like these myths love a massive overreaction… punishments and rewards are dialed up to the highest stakes! Ellen talks about the plant that had her saying, "Wow!" as she worked on the book. She gives some behind-the-scenes information about the illustrations and the look of the book, and...

C.L. Fornari interviews Ellen Zachos about her new book, Mythic Plants. Here about working with an agent to get a publishing contract. Learn what Ellen's vision of the book was as she began, and how that changed over time.

Two plant geeks talk about the process, pleasures, and problems of creating a book. In this episode Ellen talks about her journey from being a Broadway actress to becoming an author of plant and garden books.