From True Crime Family Murder to Fiction Writing with Debbie Levison

From True Crime Family Murder to Fiction Writing with Debbie Levison

What happens when you discover a wooden crate containing human remains under your family's lake house—and your brother becomes the primary murder suspect? In this powerful episode, author Debbie Levison shares her shocking true crime story "The Crate," which intertwines her Holocaust survivor parents' history with a present-day murder investigation. Debbie opens up about why she pivoted to fiction with her latest novel "A Novel Crime," how she copes with trauma through dark humor, and why writing fiction gives her control over chaos that real life doesn't offer. Key takeaways: the vulnerability of nonfiction writing, how Holocaust survivors reclaimed their sanctuary after violence, and why comparing yourself to other authors is universal. Perfect for true crime lovers, aspiring writers, and anyone navigating family trauma.


0:00 - Intro
14:47 - Discovering the crate under lake house
19:02 - Family trauma & Holocaust survivor parents
24:23 - Why fiction beats nonfiction
24:49 - Writing process & failed plotting
25:06 - Statistics & speech pathology detour
29:08 - Rascal House nostalgia
29:40 - Concert pianist past
29:42 - Debbie's concert pianist background
31:13 - Outro

RESOURCES:

Dara Levan / Every Soul Has a Story:

• https://www.instagram.com/dara.levan/
• Website: daralevan.com
• https://debbielevison.com/

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