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Author Daisy Goodwin's new novel "Diva" focuses on misunderstood opera great Maria Callas

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Diva is the latest novel from Daisy Goodwin
St. Martin's Press
Diva is the latest novel from Daisy Goodwin

On this episode of AOS, New York Times bestselling author Daisy Goodwin's new novel Diva gives a clearer picture of the misunderstood opera great Maria Callas.

Daisy Goodwin is a New York Times bestselling author and the creator of the PBS Masterpiece series Victoria
St. Martin's Press
Daisy Goodwin is a New York Times bestselling author and the creator of the PBS Masterpiece series Victoria

Goodwin chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle about Diva (out January 23 from St. Martin's Press) and why she wanted to write the novel that centers around the he love affair between Maria Callas and Aristotle Onassis.

New York Times bestselling author Daisy Goodwin chats with WBGO News Director Doug Doyle
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New York Times bestselling author Daisy Goodwin chats with WBGO News Director Doug Doyle

You can SEE the entire interview with Daisy Goodwin here.

Doug Doyle has been News Director at WBGO since 1998 and has taken his department to new heights in coverage and recognition. Doug and his staff have received more than 250 awards from organizations like PRNDI (now PMJA), AP, New York Association of Black Journalists, Garden State Association of Black Journalists and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.