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National Writers Series: Jeannette Walls

Jeannette Walls (r) with Susan Odgers (l)
Jeannette Walls (r) with Susan Odgers (l)

Jeannette Walls started her writing career as a columnist covering celebrity news. Later she became the bestselling author of the memoir “The Glass Castle,” which was made into a film starring Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson and Naomi Watts. Her latest book is a novel called “Hang the Moon,” which takes place in a small Virginia town during Prohibition. Jeannette spoke with columnist and teacher Susan Odgers at the City Opera House in Traverse City.

Linnaea Melcarek is an independent producer for Interlochen Public Radio.