In the spotlight is U.K.-based novelist Marek Handzel, the author of six titles, including the forthcoming book “The Anchorite.” His other titles include “The Dojang,” “I Must Stay Home,” “Redemptio,” “Through Open Doors” and “The Gaff.” &nbsp;&nbsp;We discuss:&nbsp;&nbsp;&gt;&gt; The Shroud of Turin&nbsp;&gt;&gt; Isolation&nbsp;&gt;&gt; Catholicism&nbsp;&gt;&gt; Martial arts&nbsp;&gt;&gt; Writing at night&nbsp;&gt;&gt; Naming characters&nbsp;&gt;&gt; Historical references&nbsp;&gt;&gt; Novellas vs. novels&nbsp;&gt;&gt; Etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;Novelist Spotlight is produced and hosted by Mike Consol. Check out his novels here: https://snip.ly/yz18no &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Write to Mike Consol at novelistspotlight@gmail.com&nbsp;

Episode 163: Novelist Spotlight #163: Rachel Turow on using self-talk to optimize your writing and mental state

Novelist Spotlight is a gathering place for people interested in reading and writing great fiction and literature. This is where you will hear from the authors who write the novels and learn of their motivations, writing process, characters, struggles and successes. Novelist Spotlight is hosted by Mike Consol, a lifelong journalist and author of four novels.