Gary Aubry

Gary Aubry asked Kate Moore:

No question, Kate. Just praise. This was such an insightful book. I didn't know what women faced in those times, and who, frankly, still face many of the same challenges. Congress has still yet to pass the ERA! In any case, thank you so much for letting us into the life of Elizabeth Packard. By the way, isn't Gabriel's Oboe from The Mission is one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written?

Kate Moore Hi Gary. Thanks so much for your lovely words, and for reading the book. The fact that so many of the issues Elizabeth faced still resonate today was one of the reasons I wanted to write her story in the first place.

And yes, totally agree with you re Gabriel's Oboe. I found it so inspirational to listen to while I wrote.

Thank you again for reading,
Kate

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Lily

Lily asked Kate Moore:

Kate -- please tell us more about your background? Did you train and/or work as a journalist? How did you become interested enough in this topic to write a book about it?

Karen

Karen asked Kate Moore:

Just reading The Radium Girls - and wow! How did you first hear of this story? Because I'd never heard anything about them until someone mentioned your book. Those poor women...

Nora Shanahan

Nora Shanahan asked Kate Moore:

Mrs. Moore, I am writing a book report on "Radium Girls" for my AP VA/US History class, and I am supposed to include background information on the author. I have included the story of your inspiration for the work, as well as your history in book editing and publishing, but I would greatly appreciate it if you could enlighten me on some of your schooling, if that isn't too intrusive?

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