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Coquina Soup & Florida Stories: A Conversation with Author Frances Nevill

Steve Barlow, Doug Barlow Season 1 Episode 64

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In this episode of the Palm and Pine Podcast, we sit down with Florida author Frances Nevill, whose new book Coquina Soup: Collected Stories is already sparking conversations across the Sunshine State. Blending memory, place, folklore, and Florida’s unmistakable sense of wildness, Frances weaves stories that feel both timeless and unmistakably local.


We explore her inspirations, her writing process, and why Florida’s landscapes and people make such rich creative ground. From coastal textures to small-town characters, Frances shares how she captures the heart of Florida in ways only a lifelong observer can.


Whether you’re a lover of Southern literature, a student of place-based storytelling, or simply someone who appreciates the strange magic of Florida, this episode will pull you right in.

📚 Where to Find Frances Nevill & Buy the Book


Coquina Soup: Collected Stories

Available now on Amazon and through her publisher, Asterism Books.

(Just search “Coquina Soup Frances Nevill” on Amazon to grab your copy.)


🔗 Publisher: Asterism Books

Browse the book here: asterismbooks.com (search “Coquina Soup”)


📸 Instagram:

Follow Frances at @itsfloridayall for updates, readings, events, and more.


🌐 Website:

Explore more of her work at francesnevill.com


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